Sure.... two considerations before we start:
1. This is a “at your own risk” kinda deal
2. Results may and will vary from user to user
That said, let’s yap. Firstly let’s, for the record, note the stock settings (or what should be the stock settings for your chip)
Clock Speed: 800Mhz
FSB: 133Mhz
Multiplier: 6.0x
Interface: Socket370
Core Voltage: 1.65V
Max Core Temp: 80°C
There are two ways of approaching OC.
1, Adjust the Multiplier
2. Adjust the FSB
Note that the FSB x Multiplier = Clock Speed. Furthermore note that the FSB and the rest of your system components (namely the RAM and PCI slots) are related one way or another.... by increasing the FSB you (can) also increase the other speeds.
Increasing the Multiplier
This is the ideal method since, adjusting this value doesnt actually impact anything but the overall speed. SImply go into your BIOS and alter the multiplier.
Increasing the FSB
Your base FSB is 133Mhz. Start by increasing it in 1Mhz increments and see how far you can boot. Note that by increasing this you also increase the speed at which the memory is operating at. Of course you can get into changing FSB:Memory ratios but that gets complicated. Why is this a ‘concern’? Because not all memory can OC to the same limit: just because your system can handle, say, 147Mhz doesnt mean your memory can.
Combination
Sometimes you may find that after you goto your maximum OC via the FSB technique, if you drop off say 5-10Mhz but then increase the multiplier by 0.5 that you end up with a faster, stable system. It’s all about trial and error.
Limits
- Nobody can tell you the limit to which you can OC. It’s a trial and error game. You
shouldnt have any problem hitting 900Mhz. I hit ~1130Mhz from mine but that really doesnt matter because even if we have the same models, your limit may be different from my limit.
- Note you may find that sure the system boots at the OCd speed but sometimes it crashes and is generally unstable. Increase the voltages a bit here and there. THat may let you keep your OC and/or keep going
- The more cooling you have the better even thoug P3s dont make much heat
- With the P3-800EB, after roughly 900Mhz you will have to start tweakin the voltages to maintain stability -- soemtimes less for people someimtes more....like i said its trial and error
If You Mess Up
Reset the BIOS by popping the battery and setting the BIOS reset jumper for a few seconds.
That should get you started
