From: tom 

Somethings not right... what cpu?

In the mean time;
Did you check the setting of the "clk_sw" jumper on the board?

The switch is sometimes set to "off" which limits fsb to 100mhz.
Set to "auto" enables higher fsb settings (the bios might
incorrectly show higher settings as available when the switch is set to
"off").

*** Reset the bios to normal or default settings ("load setup defaults")
and reboot. Set bios as follows.

Once in the bios hit the ctrl and F1 keys to open up some advanced settings.
You have to choose "Expert" mode in the cpu setup screen then you
can adjust cpu/multipliers with effect. Otherwise settings are eye candy.

Full multipliers should be available and have effect now.


*** You might need to manualy clear the bios if a reset doesn't work.
Disconnect computer from power source, unplug it. Clear the cmos with the
jumper (if there) or remove battery. Cycle power switch.
Reset jumper or re-install battery. Reconnect to power source and set bios as above.

Jeff Shultz wrote:
>
[snip]
>
> I've got one question that isn't mobo related, but hopefully those with
> more current mobo configuration skills than I have will be able to help.
> Boot up is reporting the CPU as an "Athlon XP running at 1250mhz"
> regardless of the CPU ratio (which I'm assuming is the clock multiplier) I
> put in). Right now the mobo is set at the CPU ratio of "Normal" which
> sorta baffles me... especially as the correct one, 12.5x of 166mhz, isn't
> available as an option. Any ideas on if "normal"  is
actually doing the
> right thing, or should I set the ratio at 12 and forget about it?
>
> This has been interesting... and I'm glad I've got a couple weeks before I
> go back to work.
> --
> Jeff Shultz

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