4 y/o mobo upgrading CPU HELP...

captduckie · 10-09-2004, 01:44 AM

I put together (4 years ago) an Abit BX6 version 2 with slot 1 architecture for CPU. Trying to upgrade from P3 500Mhz to P3 1Ghz. I cannot get past the "2 IDE Drives detected". I've tried putting in the old processor and get the same thing. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!

kof2000 · 10-09-2004, 04:56 AM

remove the two ide drives and see what happens.

imjacktoo · 10-09-2004, 10:40 PM

Ur BIOS my need an upgrade inorder for it to recognize the new 1Ghz cpu...Go to ur Mobo website and check ur board to see if it needs an upgrade.....

Had the same poblem with an old MSI board that said it would take a 700Mhz but didnt untill I upgraded the BIOS....

OH and u may have to clear ur CMOS to recognize ur old cpu before it will work again...Not really sure, but easy to check out.....

**Praetor** · 10-10-2004, 06:07 PM

Or even a more difficult condition if the CPU is calibrated via DIP switches (which means voltages wont be adjustable) and thus if the CPU requires more voltage and wont/cant get it, it wont fire up

**[tab]** · 10-20-2004, 01:19 PM

Abit BX6 rev 2 is configured via firmware, not dip switches... I had one, was a good mobo until it's untimely demise at the hands of a dodgy NIC.

**Praetor** · 10-20-2004, 02:22 PM

Cant remember off the top of my head but it could be a voltage thing too

10-09-2004, 01:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
captduckie New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8	4 y/o mobo upgrading CPU HELP... I put together (4 years ago) an Abit BX6 version 2 with slot 1 architecture for CPU. Trying to upgrade from P3 500Mhz to P3 1Ghz. I cannot get past the "2 IDE Drives detected". I've tried putting in the old processor and get the same thing. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!

10-09-2004, 04:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-20-2004, 01:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
[tab] [...] Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 904	Abit BX6 rev 2 is configured via firmware, not dip switches... I had one, was a good mobo until it's untimely demise at the hands of a dodgy NIC. __________________ DVDRelease.com - Digital-Camera.org

10-20-2004, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,951	Cant remember off the top of my head but it could be a voltage thing too __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

10-09-2004, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
imjacktoo Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 55	Ur BIOS my need an upgrade inorder for it to recognize the new 1Ghz cpu...Go to ur Mobo website and check ur board to see if it needs an upgrade..... Had the same poblem with an old MSI board that said it would take a 700Mhz but didnt untill I upgraded the BIOS.... OH and u may have to clear ur CMOS to recognize ur old cpu before it will work again...Not really sure, but easy to check out.....

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