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Why does your BIOS limit FSB?

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I just got an athlon xp 2800+, but I'm wondering. If the processor can run with a 333fsb, then why in the bios are you limited to 166mhz/200mhz? What do i need to do to get the 333fsb?

Name: jam
Date: August 9, 2003 at 07:08:45 Pacific

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I think you're confused by the double data rate numbers...you already have what you need... 333 = 166 x 2 400 = 200 x 2

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Oh, I haven't built a computer in a while. LOL. This is my first computer with DDR ram. My last processor only had 133 fsb

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