K7T Turbo and XP 1800+

Yes the K7T Turbo does recognize the 1800 when it is flashed to the
latest bios. I moved from a 700 in a K7T Turbo to an 1800 a couple of
years ago. Initially, I had a problem getting it to boot at 133 mhz
but I reset the bios and then ran the processor for a while on the 100
mhz speed. After a few days, it booted at 133 and recognized the
processor as an 1800. It would never re-boot consistently though; I
generally had to shut the power off. I eventually switched to a turbo2
which is a much more stable board.



Eric P. wrote:
 > Are you sure the K7T Turbo supports the AMD Athlon XP 1800+
 > I see that confirmation only for the K7T Turbo2
 >
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=100&kind=1" target="_blank">http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=100&kind=1</a>
 > Also they call the current Bios version 3.6 and not "six"
 >
 > Lord and Master wrote:
  > > I also posted a similar article on alt.comp.hardware before
  > > finding this group. I have updated the BIOS on my mobo to
  > > version six but cannot get the thing to post. This cpu is
  > > working in another machine so I know that is not the problem.
  > > Do I need to change a BIOS setting or jumper to use this cpu?
  > >
  > > I have it currently running with a 700 MHz Athlon currently
  > > running.
  > >
  > > Thanks,
  > >
  > > fyb
  > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: K7T Turbo and XP 1800+ 

After reading your response I'm even more sure the K7T Turbo doesn't
(really) support the AMD Athlon XP 1800+ processor and the K7T Turbo2 does.

racer7 wrote:
 > Yes the K7T Turbo does recognize the 1800 when it is flashed to the
 > latest bios. I moved from a 700 in a K7T Turbo to an 1800 a couple of
 > years ago. Initially, I had a problem getting it to boot at 133 mhz
 > but I reset the bios and then ran the processor for a while on the 100
 > mhz speed. After a few days, it booted at 133 and recognized the
 > processor as an 1800. It would never re-boot consistently though; I
 > generally had to shut the power off. I eventually switched to a turbo2
 > which is a much more stable board.
 >
 >
 >
 > Eric P. wrote:
 >
  >>Are you sure the K7T Turbo supports the
  >>I see that confirmation only for the K7T Turbo2
  >>
 >
<font color=purple> > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=100&kind=1</font" target="_blank">http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=...&kind=1</a>>
 >
  >>Also they call the current Bios version 3.6 and not "six"
  >>
  >>Lord and Master wrote:
  >>
   >>>I also posted a similar article on alt.comp.hardware before
   >>>finding this group. I have updated the BIOS on my mobo to
   >>>version six but cannot get the thing to post. This cpu is
   >>>working in another machine so I know that is not the problem.
   >>>Do I need to change a BIOS setting or jumper to use this cpu?
   >>>
   >>>I have it currently running with a 700 MHz Athlon currently
   >>>running.
   >>>
   >>>Thanks,
   >>>
   >>>fyb
   >>>
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: K7T Turbo and XP 1800+ 

I have to say one thing... i've been running KT7 Turbo Limited with a
AMD Xp 2400+ Cpu for almost a year if not more... it's very possible to
have it run that. The bios supports it all the way. I havent experienced
any problems.

SiSoftware Sandra

Processor
Model : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
Speed : 2.01GHz
Model Number : 2400 (estimated)
Performance Rating : PR2912 (estimated)
Type : Standard
Package : Socket A PGA
Multiplier : 15/1x
Generation : G7
Name : Duron M8 & Athlon MP/XP & Sempron (Thoroughbred) 130nm
1.5-2.5GHz+ 1.5-1.65V
Revision/Stepping : 8 / 1 (0)
Stepping Mask : B0
Core Voltage Rating : 1.650V
Maximum Physical / Virtual Addressing : 34-bit / 32-bit
Native Page Size : 4kB

Co-Processor (FPU)
Type : Built-in
Revision/Stepping : 8 / 1 (0)

Processor Cache(s)
Internal Data Cache : 64kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way set, 64 byte
line size
Internal Instruction Cache : 64kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way set, 64
byte line size
L2 On-board Cache : 256kB ECC Synchronous, Write-Back, 16-way set, 64
byte line size
L2 Cache Multiplier : 1/1x (2008MHz)

Upgradeability
Socket/Slot : Socket A
Upgrade Interface : ZIF Socket
Supported Speed(s) : 2.01GHz+

Environment Monitor 1
Model : VIA 686PM PCI
Version : 10.02
Mainboard Specific Support : Yes

Power Rating(s)
CPU Core Power : 57W (estimated)
CPU Cooling System Thermal Resistance : 0.49°C/W (estimated)

Sensors
CPU Temperature : 52.6°C / 126.7°F
CPU Voltage : 1.63V

SiSoftware Sandra

System
Host Name : HURRICANE
User : Roman
Domain : WORKGROUP

Processor
Model : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
Speed : 2.01GHz
Model Number : 2400 (estimated)
Performance Rating : PR2912 (estimated)
Type : Standard
L2 On-board Cache : 256kB ECC Synchronous, Write-Back, 16-way set, 64
byte line size

Mainboard
Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI USB i2c/SMBus
MP Support : No
MP APIC : No
System BIOS : Award Software International, Inc. 6.00 PG
System : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-6330
Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-6330
Total Memory : 768MB SDRAM

Chipset 1
Model : VIA Technologies Inc VT8363/5 KT133/KM133 System Controller
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 134MHz (268MHz data rate)
Total Memory : 768MB SDRAM
Memory Bus Speed : 1x 134MHz (134MHz data rate)



Eric P. wrote:
 > After reading your response I'm even more sure the K7T Turbo doesn't
 > (really) support the AMD Athlon XP 1800+ processor and the K7T Turbo2 does.
 >
 > racer7 wrote:
 >
  >> Yes the K7T Turbo does recognize the 1800 when it is flashed to the
  >> latest bios. I moved from a 700 in a K7T Turbo to an 1800 a couple of
  >> years ago. Initially, I had a problem getting it to boot at 133 mhz
  >> but I reset the bios and then ran the processor for a while on the 100
  >> mhz speed. After a few days, it booted at 133 and recognized the
  >> processor as an 1800. It would never re-boot consistently though; I
  >> generally had to shut the power off. I eventually switched to a turbo2
  >> which is a much more stable board.
  >>
  >>
  >>
  >> Eric P. wrote:
  >>
   >>> Are you sure the K7T Turbo supports the I see that confirmation only
   >>> for the K7T Turbo2
   >>>
  >>
  >> <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=100&kind=1" target="_blank">http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_detail.php?UID=100&kind=1</a>
  >>
  >>
   >>> Also they call the current Bios version 3.6 and not "six"
   >>>
   >>> Lord and Master wrote:
   >>>
   >>>> I also posted a similar article on alt.comp.hardware before
   >>>> finding this group. I have updated the BIOS on my mobo to
   >>>> version six but cannot get the thing to post. This cpu is
   >>>> working in another machine so I know that is not the problem.
   >>>> Do I need to change a BIOS setting or jumper to use this cpu?
   >>>>
   >>>> I have it currently running with a 700 MHz Athlon currently
   >>>> running.
   >>>>
   >>>> Thanks,
   >>>>
   >>>> fyb
   >>>>
  >>
  >><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: K7T Turbo and XP 1800+ 

On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 18:09:49 -0800, Roman Shakin <rshakin.DeleteThis@dslextreme.com> wrote:

 >I have to say one thing... i've been running KT7 Turbo Limited with a
 >AMD Xp 2400+ Cpu for almost a year if not more... it's very possible to
 >have it run that. The bios supports it all the way. I havent experienced
 >any problems.
 >
 >SiSoftware Sandra
 >
 >Processor
 >Model : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
 >Speed : 2.01GHz
 >Model Number : 2400 (estimated)
 >Performance Rating : PR2912 (estimated)
 >Type : Standard
 >Package : Socket A PGA
 >Multiplier : 15/1x
 >Generation : G7
 >Name : Duron M8 & Athlon MP/XP & Sempron (Thoroughbred) 130nm
 >1.5-2.5GHz+ 1.5-1.65V
 >Revision/Stepping : 8 / 1 (0)
 >Stepping Mask : B0
 >Core Voltage Rating : 1.650V
 >Maximum Physical / Virtual Addressing : 34-bit / 32-bit
 >Native Page Size : 4kB


 >Eric P. wrote:
  >> After reading your response I'm even more sure the K7T Turbo doesn't
  >> (really) support the AMD Athlon XP 1800+ processor and the K7T Turbo2 does.
  >>
  >> racer7 wrote:
  >>
   >>> Yes the K7T Turbo does recognize the 1800 when it is flashed to the
   >>> latest bios. I moved from a 700 in a K7T Turbo to an 1800 a couple of
   >>> years ago. Initially, I had a problem getting it to boot at 133 mhz
   >>> but I reset the bios and then ran the processor for a while on the 100
   >>> mhz speed. After a few days, it booted at 133 and recognized the
   >>> processor as an 1800. It would never re-boot consistently though; I
   >>> generally had to shut the power off. I eventually switched to a turbo2
   >>> which is a much more stable board.

My question is what FSB is your XP2400? I just moved a unlocked XP Barton 2500, 166 FSB, to a MSI
turbo 2 board that was running an OC 1400,133FSB just fine. The max multiplyer I can get to work
is 12.5 which = 1.666Ghz at the boards max of 133FSB. I know the Turbo 2 board can't set the high
multiplyer, or 5th bit and have tried the wire socket mod to pull it up but it will not even boot.
Yes I have been running BIOS 3.6 for a time. Any ideas? it seams such a wast of the unlocked
Barton 2500.
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 >> Stay informed about: K7T Turbo and XP 1800+ 

It's running at 133fsb at the default setting of like 15 or something...
i just have it set as default in the bios. And I had this bios take care
of the rest. I've ran my Athlon 1.2 at 150 FSB before running at 1.4 Ghz
KG wrote:
 > On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 18:09:49 -0800, Roman Shakin <rshakin.RemoveThis@dslextreme.com> wrote:
 >
 >
  >>I have to say one thing... i've been running KT7 Turbo Limited with a
  >>AMD Xp 2400+ Cpu for almost a year if not more... it's very possible to
  >>have it run that. The bios supports it all the way. I havent experienced
  >>any problems.
  >>
  >>SiSoftware Sandra
  >>
  >>Processor
  >>Model : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
  >>Speed : 2.01GHz
  >>Model Number : 2400 (estimated)
  >>Performance Rating : PR2912 (estimated)
  >>Type : Standard
  >>Package : Socket A PGA
  >>Multiplier : 15/1x
  >>Generation : G7
  >>Name : Duron M8 & Athlon MP/XP & Sempron (Thoroughbred) 130nm
  >>1.5-2.5GHz+ 1.5-1.65V
  >>Revision/Stepping : 8 / 1 (0)
  >>Stepping Mask : B0
  >>Core Voltage Rating : 1.650V
  >>Maximum Physical / Virtual Addressing : 34-bit / 32-bit
  >>Native Page Size : 4kB
 >
 >
 >
  >>Eric P. wrote:
  >>
   >>>After reading your response I'm even more sure the K7T Turbo doesn't
   >>>(really) support the AMD Athlon XP 1800+ processor and the K7T Turbo2 does.
   >>>
   >>>racer7 wrote:
   >>>
   >>>
   >>>>Yes the K7T Turbo does recognize the 1800 when it is flashed to the
   >>>>latest bios. I moved from a 700 in a K7T Turbo to an 1800 a couple of
   >>>>years ago. Initially, I had a problem getting it to boot at 133 mhz
   >>>>but I reset the bios and then ran the processor for a while on the 100
   >>>>mhz speed. After a few days, it booted at 133 and recognized the
   >>>>processor as an 1800. It would never re-boot consistently though; I
   >>>>generally had to shut the power off. I eventually switched to a turbo2
   >>>>which is a much more stable board.
 >
 >
 > My question is what FSB is your XP2400? I just moved a unlocked XP Barton 2500, 166 FSB, to a MSI
 > turbo 2 board that was running an OC 1400,133FSB just fine. The max multiplyer I can get to work
 > is 12.5 which = 1.666Ghz at the boards max of 133FSB. I know the Turbo 2 board can't set the high
 > multiplyer, or 5th bit and have tried the wire socket mod to pull it up but it will not even boot.
 > Yes I have been running BIOS 3.6 for a time. Any ideas? it seams such a wast of the unlocked
 > Barton 2500.
 > *****************
 > Thank You kgsAT.RemoveThis@msbx.net
 >
 >
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 >> Stay informed about: K7T Turbo and XP 1800+ 

On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 16:50:29 -0800, Roman Shakin <rshakin.TakeThisOut@dslextreme.com> wrote:

 >It's running at 133fsb at the default setting of like 15 or something...
 >i just have it set as default in the bios. And I had this bios take care
 >of the rest. I've ran my Athlon 1.2 at 150 FSB before running at 1.4 Ghz
 >KG wrote:
  >> On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 18:09:49 -0800, Roman Shakin <rshakin.TakeThisOut@dslextreme.com> wrote:
  >>
  >>
   >>>I have to say one thing... i've been running KT7 Turbo Limited with a
   >>>AMD Xp 2400+ Cpu for almost a year if not more... it's very possible to
   >>>have it run that. The bios supports it all the way. I havent experienced
   >>>any problems.
   >>>
   >>>SiSoftware Sandra
   >>>
   >>>Processor
   >>>Model : AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
   >>>Speed : 2.01GHz
   >>>Model Number : 2400 (estimated)
   >>>Performance Rating : PR2912 (estimated)
   >>>Type : Standard
   >>>Package : Socket A PGA
   >>>Multiplier : 15/1x
   >>>Generation : G7
   >>>Name : Duron M8 & Athlon MP/XP & Sempron (Thoroughbred) 130nm
   >>>1.5-2.5GHz+ 1.5-1.65V
   >>>Revision/Stepping : 8 / 1 (0)
   >>>Stepping Mask : B0
   >>>Core Voltage Rating : 1.650V
   >>>Maximum Physical / Virtual Addressing : 34-bit / 32-bit
   >>>Native Page Size : 4kB
  >>
  >>
  >>
   >>>Eric P. wrote:
   >>>
   >>>>After reading your response I'm even more sure the K7T Turbo doesn't
   >>>>(really) support the AMD Athlon XP 1800+ processor and the K7T Turbo2 does.
   >>>>
   >>>>racer7 wrote:
   >>>>
   >>>>
   >>>>>Yes the K7T Turbo does recognize the 1800 when it is flashed to the
   >>>>>latest bios. I moved from a 700 in a K7T Turbo to an 1800 a couple of
   >>>>>years ago. Initially, I had a problem getting it to boot at 133 mhz
   >>>>>but I reset the bios and then ran the processor for a while on the 100
   >>>>>mhz speed. After a few days, it booted at 133 and recognized the
   >>>>>processor as an 1800. It would never re-boot consistently though; I
   >>>>>generally had to shut the power off. I eventually switched to a turbo2
   >>>>>which is a much more stable board.
  >>
  >>
  >> My question is what FSB is your XP2400? I just moved a unlocked XP Barton 2500, 166 FSB, to a MSI
  >> turbo 2 board that was running an OC 1400,133FSB just fine. The max multiplyer I can get to work
  >> is 12.5 which = 1.666Ghz at the boards max of 133FSB. I know the Turbo 2 board can't set the high
  >> multiplyer, or 5th bit and have tried the wire socket mod to pull it up but it will not even boot.
  >> Yes I have been running BIOS 3.6 for a time. Any ideas? it seams such a wast of the unlocked
  >> Barton 2500.
  >> *****************

Thank you for the reply. It is as I thought you have a 133FSB XP, my 2500 Barton is a 166FSB and
will not respond to a multiplyer higher than 12.5. Thats why your works and mine doesn't.
Thanks again
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