bios for 2200+ KX7 333 Raid

[Rollin]

Hi all pick my new xp2200+ up tomorrow

just wondering what the best bios is so far for this puppy :p

so far im runnin a new KX7 333 Raid with the stock 9K bios it was shipped with..

the boards still un mod'd aint got the balls to mod it yet :rolleyes:


cheers in advance

[Svenn]

I've got another KX7 question... I just ordered my KX7-333R and I have a 2200+ here. I don't know which version or bios it will be when I get it but should I have a problem getting it to boot with the 2200+ (not unlocked yet, conductive pen on the way) if I'm running the original bios?

[Rollin]

my mates board came with the 7m version..bought only a few week befor mine from the same store..


if you need 7m bios look here..towards the bottem of the page

http://www.viahardware.com/faq/kg7kr7/kx7333faq.htm

[MrIcee]

Either bios should be fine...I've used both no probs.

But I warn both of you...you'll need to connect the # 5 L3 bridge for your 2200+'s to work on the KX7...the 9K bios DOES NOT allow the KX7 to recognize the cpu...this is a known issue.

Go read my thread here Unlocking Guide (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1261) for directions on how to unlock the 2200+.

Randi:D

[Svenn]

Yeah, I know MrIcee, thanks. My conductive pen was shipped out today and should be here early next week, along with most of my other parts.

[Rollin]

cheers MrIcee.

ill call in at halfords while im out today to pick up a demister repair kit..

i just hope the place im getting the cpu from dont cover all the bridges with warrenty stickers like they did with the last XP i got from them..

[Rollin]

Hi

well got my XP2200+ :banana: :toast:

stepping is AIRGA0226BPAW...

popped it in and booted with the stock 9K bios that the board came with..
it started up 1st time.. :D

it was 1st seen as a 1500xp..i then set it to the correct speed loaded optimized defaults and continued to boot

it went stright into windows-XP first time..

i havent even unlocked it yet..didnt have the balls to unlock it first with out testing to make sure it wasnt DOA.

gonna burnin for a day or so before i unlock it

[Rollin]

just goin to try some light FSB clocking to see how this old CAK38 h/s handles the heat..


just sat idle its at 31..

[MrIcee]

Rollin:)

Thats excellent news my friend:) Apparently Abit has attended to its problems with the KX7 recognizing the cpu. Keep up the great work and keep us abrest of your results:)

Take care,
Randi:D

[OPPAINTER]

Booted right up:toast:

That was pretty Quick for Abit to solve that one, good deal.

OPP

[Rollin]

YUP....booted 1st time..

so far im only at 144x13.5- 1944 temps are 32.5 idle

gonna crank her up some more now i know the temps arnt too bad for this H/S.

whats the max temp these will run at..

[mdzcpa]

Hey Rollin,

Can you tell us which KX7 mobo version you have (it should be on the sticker)?

[DuraN]

His BIOS said 7M, i think he said. Just like mine :D

I just got mine too, i really hope it works with the T-Breds.

[Rollin]

umm mdzcpa .. i cant find a sticker on the front side of the mobo..
it must be on the back :(

it will be some time again before i take out the mobo from the case..if i get time over the weekend ill take a peek

there was a sticker on the box saying KX73RTHD000566..
is there any other way to ID the board's version..
looked in sandra under mainboard info..it says Version v1.0~


DuRaN.. the bios im running is the stock 9K that shipped with the mobo..

[CSHawkeye81]

hey mricee hows the new board??, svenn hows your 2200??

[DuraN]

Yeah Rollin but its a sticker on the BIOS chip, i thought that was what he meant :p

Im running 9K too, ill try with a T-Bred when i get my money next month.

[mdzcpa]

Hmmmm...okay. I was hoping to find out what mobo version # supports the Tbred. I would assume Abit changed the mobo version # when they made the change to accomodate the Tbreds since it was a physical change to the board.

Does anyone else know?

[DaGooch]

I believe the it is Revision 1.2 but I have a failing memory.

[Rollin]

ok...ill pop her out at the weekend and look for the correct id info..

:smileysex

[mdzcpa]

Originally posted by Rollin
ok...ill pop her out at the weekend and look for the correct id info..

:smileysex

I would be much obliged:D

(and we'll get a good indication as to how good DaGoochMeister's memory is:) )

[Svenn]

Most of my parts are due in today. Unfortunately the case and cooling won't be in until next week... I may test the 2200+ on the KX7 without unlocking it first to see if it works. Question about AS3... Can someone tell me what the correct amount to put on is? and should I just put it on and stick the waterblock on top, or should I spread it on or what?

[Rollin]

you just need to put a THIN SMEAR on..

get it as thin as posible..all it needs to do is fill in the air gaps between the cpu and block..

[Svenn]

Happen to have a picture?

[dmitriyaz]

Svenn, go to www.arcticsilver.com ,
they got the detailed guide with pictures.

[Svenn]

Hehe, I totally missed that when I was on the Artic Silver site before... Thanks dmitriyaz.

[dmitriyaz]

no problem :)

[MrIcee]

I just recieved my New board from RMA from NewEgg...it's last 4 digits of the serial are 2222, it has the Nichicon caps, and on the version # it was 1.0 on the sticker...but was penned to 1.1. I'll have it up and running soon...as I'm currently working on a review and am using the board as part of it for installation purposes:) Hope to be blowing some 3Dmark soon my friends:)

Randi:D

[Rollin]

MrIcee.. I have your boards twin :D

just hope i get 1/2 the clock you and OPP get from these..

so far im at 2003hz :toast: 13.5 X 148..

evrything runs fine except 3dmark2001se.it just locks up b4 the 1st splash screen.been playing cs for the last 2 hours with no problems at all..just wont run 3dmark only tested the 29.42 and the 29.80 dets

im just happy to push this puppy past the 2g mark.
temps have dropped for some reason to 31 idle 45 load.

[MrIcee]

Try this little fix I discovered for locks in 3DMark. You will need to install and set this data with WPCRset:
B0=07

That stopped lockups for me...good luck:)

Randi:D

[Svenn]

What is WPCRset and where can I get it?

[Keeper]

Abit has my board right now, I am waiting for it's return with the fix to put my XP2200+ to work. I will be going through all of your threads for tips to get the best perfomance possible out of it.

[DuraN]

MrIcee when i try to set that value to 07 it changes it self to 0F no matter what...This is on Host Bridge Device right ?

[Rollin]

cheers MrIcee :toast:

i allready got Wpcrset install for the hacks to lower my idle temps.
ill give it a try and report back soon..

its 100% stable runnin everything else.

[Rollin]

MrIcee..the hack didnt work for me..

all i still get when i try to run 3dmark2001se is a black screen,it wont even display the 1st loading screen.

i can press esc and it will exit the prog.so its not lockin up in a way,its just failing to display whats goin on.

the GF4TI4600 is NOT clocked and its set to 4X in bios,side banding is enabled.the only way i can find to diable this,is to use power strip.

the latest via agp driver is installed,even patched XP with the update for the problems with DX8.1 and AMD cpu's.

but still a non runner :(

[Rollin]

Im just getting ready for a fresh install of XP..

just backing up stuff from my small hdd..gonna reformat and do a fresh install..

its gonna take some time because i got loads to do over the new few days..

got to go do the airport run to pick up the Outlaws from there hols :(

ill post my results with the clean install and also with this present install

[Rollin]

So far all seems well with the fresh install

even runs 3dmark2001se with no lockups or problems..:smileysex

[Svenn]

I just got my KX7 in. I can't seem to find a sticker with the revision number. What does it look like and where is it?

EDIT: I found it. I have the same thing MrIcee, v1.0 penned to v1.1. Have you tested it yet with a Tbred?

[Rollin]

yeh mine runs sweet :toast:

[Svenn]

Rollin, which version is your board? And which multipliers do you have?

EDIT: Oops, I missed this

MrIcee.. I have your boards twin

In that case, what kind of cooling ar you using?

[Rollin]

Svenn... my cooling is a globalwin CAK38 copper heatsink.with a delta 7,000 rpm fan on it..

trying to find some where in the UK that stocks the thermalright SK8..

[Svenn]

Nice, I hope I can get over 2ghz with mine... I'm waiting for my case and rest of my watercooling arrive...

[Shuki]

rollin - did you look at the sticker on back of mobo? I know serial number on box is twin but is version same too? look on sticker on back to know. vX.X on right side of sticker.

[Rollin]

Svenn..

its back in the case but the sticker had V1.0 with the 0 changed to 1 with a blue biro pen..

ill be popping her back out soon to lap the N/B..

ill write down all the info from the stickers and post all the info..

at the moment im stuck at 2025hz 13.5x150 no matter what settings i try in bios..

think i need to unlock the 2200+ this weekend..just hope i get the time to strip down the system,just got word that the new house is ready :banana: :toast:
so got a load of things to sort out and do..:confused:

[Hoschi]

I have a big problem: with my new 2200+ i can only reach 191mhz fsb when CPU decode is "FAST" and 205mhz at "NORMAL" - with my 1700+ i can get 220mhz (FAST)??

1700+ @217mhz fsb -> http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=3873211

2200+ @191mhz fsb ->http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=3979481

How can i fix this problem??? Is it a problem between KX7 and Tbred?

Hoschi

Sorry for my bad english - i´m from germany :-)

[DaGooch]

Originally posted by Hoschi
I have a big problem: with my new 2200+ i can only reach 191mhz fsb when CPU decode is "FAST" and 205mhz at "NORMAL" - with my 1700+ i can get 220mhz (FAST)??

1700+ @217mhz fsb -> http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=3873211

2200+ @191mhz fsb ->http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=3979481

How can i fix this problem??? Is it a problem between KX7 and Tbred?

Hoschi

Sorry for my bad english - i´m from germany :-)

This is a general trend we have been noticing with each new generation of CPUs. The newer the generation, the less agressive one can set the CPU command decode for higher FSB speeds. I am not sure it is "fixable" at the moment and might be the reason why the Epox 8K31+ does not include the ability to change the value since their 2312 bios for stability.

[Rollin]

ummm..

thats probly why i keep hitting a brick wall..

just persumed that things would get better and take more aggresive timeings with each new cpu..