Has anyone tested the pencil trick? If it works, can someone explain it to me? If not, where can I buy a conductive pen?
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Has anyone tested the pencil trick? If it works, can someone explain it to me? If not, where can I buy a conductive pen?
Here is what I use.
http://www.mouser.com/index.cfm?hand...hby=PartNumber
Many people use the goop in the rear window defroster kit from auto parts stores with success.
At this site Menardsguy said that he got a pencil to work. I don't know if anyone else has verified it.
http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showth...0&pagenumber=2
Are you saying they didn't unlock it before they sent it to you?
Gee, I thought these guys were cool. But then again they probably wanted you to have the warranty or, learn how to unlock it yourself!
Hey, dunno yet Deerhunter, don't have it. I told them to take the time sending it since I won't have anything to put it in to right away. If they unlocked it, well then, excellent :D
I didn't read what you all wrote(maybe some1 already posted that), but this is a new way to unlock your t-bred, look Here
looks nice and easy that tuxx just wish i could get my mitts on one to do it with
I need some clarification here, closing the #5 L3 bridge unlocks the multipliers 12.5 and below, does that mean there is some other Mod necessary to get the 13 and above multipliers to function, or are those multiplier limitations a MB problem?
The reason I ask is I am waiting for ABIT to send me back my KX7 fixed to support the XP2200+, if I close the #5 L3 bridge, will I lose the ability to use the default multiplier?
Thanks
Very good questions. Right now it seems that the #5 Bit Value setting would need to be toggled with a manual mod in order to get the full Multiplier range from 5X thru 18X. We've posted some suggestions in other thread, think it's "Unlock your 2100 without cutting bridges". And yes, looks like a mobo/bios problem but why and how is unknown.Quote:
Originally posted by Keeper
I need some clarification here, closing the #5 L3 bridge unlocks the multipliers 12.5 and below, does that mean there is some other Mod necessary to get the 13 and above multipliers to function, or are those multiplier limitations a MB problem?
The reason I ask is I am waiting for ABIT to send me back my KX7 fixed to support the XP2200+, if I close the #5 L3 bridge, will I lose the ability to use the default multiplier?
You may be able to shed some light with your modded
KX7, we all need as much info a spossible.
John C.
I will do an update as soon as ABIT gets back from break, and sends me my MB.
Yeah, what is up with that? I asked for a crosship 2 weeks ago.Quote:
Originally posted by Keeper
I will do an update as soon as ABIT gets back from break, and sends me my MB.
When I followed up last week they told me the person I need to talk to was on vacation. They finally agreed to push through my request and said it is going to take longer to test the mobo for AMD 2200 compatibility. Has anyone gotten a KX7 with the T-bred compatibility mod, Randy, anyone?
I'm waiting for the same info. I've got a 14-day window before my Newegg RMA number disintegrates! My AT7 has a bad cmos battery retention clip, so it's going back anyway, but I'd like to get one in return that has the Tbred issue resolved.
From what I'm reading, I'm lucky to be dealing with Newegg rather that direct with Abit!
Meanwhile, I'm running my locked Tbred 2200+ on a borrowed Shuttle AK35GT2R on air with only the FSB tweaked - rock stable at FSB 145 for 1.95 Ghz - without really trying! CPU temps with Thermalright AX-7 and Vantec Tornado (LOUD!) run 3 to 4 degrees above system temp, right around 39 degrees while running SETI. Highest I've seen is 41, but I'm in sunny Florida, and I like to keep the A/C bill within reason...Really not to shabby, but I can't wait to unlock it and really get to work!!
Donna e-mailed me saying they could fix both KR7A and the KX7, I sent them the KX7 first, but haven't heard from them since, but then they have had mine only a week. I was tempted to cross ship, glad I didn't now.
That is sweet. How did it feel when you booted over 2 Gigs a couple times just to be there?;)Quote:
Originally posted by prsinger
rock stable at FSB 145 for 1.95 Ghz - without really trying! CPU temps with Thermalright AX-7 and Vantec Tornado (LOUD!) run 3 to 4 degrees above system temp, right around 39 degrees while running SETI.
Hi Deerhunter!
I felt the earth move!!
To paraphrase what someone said earler in this or another thread, I've now got The Sickness! Can H2O be far behind?
Hi Keeper,
Best of luck on your Abit fix. I'm sure a lot of us are eager to learn how it turns out. I just sent the following to NewEgg:
"Thank you for the RMA approval. I intended to order another Abit AT7, but I don't know if you have the new revision that fully supports the Athlon Thoroughbred 2200+ in stock yet. As you may know, neither the AT7's or KX7's will boot with the 2200+ when this CPU is in its stock (locked) condition - regardless of the bios version. There is apparently a new revision of the AT7, which is referred to as Rev. 1.2 according to various internet sources, which corrects this problem and allows the stock XP 2200+ to boot and be properly recognized. Do you have any further information on this? If I place a new order for an AT7 do you know if I will receive the same exact handicapped motherboard, or one that will work properly with the AMD 2200+ I purchased from NewEgg in my original order?
Thanks for your help! Because I need to keep this computer operational (I'm running it temporarily with a processor it will recognize), I'll wait for your reply and the arrival of a replacement motherboard before I return this one."
I'll report back to y'all when I get a response.
prsinger,
It would be nice if they (Newegg) have the the 2200+ uped stocked, you may get yours before me or deerhunter. I am tempted to order an Epox, but I really want the fixed ABIT. Good thing for me my old rig is a KR7A-R with an XP1900+ it is locked and I can't get it to run stable faster than 1776 with air, but thats with a gig of ram too. It would do 1820 with 512. Deerhunter, hope they get yours out soon, I wanted to test mine with a stock 2200+, but it will be unlocked by the time mine gets here at this rate.
My KX7 is due in tomorrow. My case is due in next Monday. My waterblock was just shipped from Australia yesterday... I have everything else. I may pick up a hs/fan to throw on temporarily until the waterblock arrives so I can test out the KX7 with the 2200+. I'll let you guys know when I get the chance.
Hey Great News from Abit.
Donna is back from vacation and said my T-bred compatible KX7 will be UPSd today. She will email the UPS tracking number tonight! Lets see, California to Pennsylvania. Hmmm, I'm thinking next Monday? Friday would be optimistic. Hell, thinking it will work is being optimistic!
Guess they got busy, just got the news that mine shipped today too, KX73RTHE001179 KX7-333R 7/23/2002. I won't hold my breath for Friday either, but I am glad they shipped.
No word from Newegg on my AT7 RMA...they're probably checking their stock to see if they're all the same or if some are Rev. 1.2 (if it truly exists...). Bet they're as much in the dark as I am! I sure hope Abit starts shipping AT7's/KX7's which are from-the-factory T-bred compatible! If I don't hear from Newegg soon I guess I'll be contacting Abit for the RMA and T-bred fix.
BTW, anybody else out there with an AT7 that has the same problem I have with the CMOS battery retention clip? It was making poor contact with the battery, causing loss of bios settings every time I unplugged to change cards, etc. I bent it some to get better contact, but it's still borderline.
Would this also work on a XP 2000?
Got my "fixed" KX7 from ABIT, and the XP2200+ I have, well I unlocked it while I was waiting, anyway I set it up 166FSB X 11 and booted it up, runs fine. But it will not boot on default, oh well, I guess I won't know if it would work with the OEM T-bred now. In any case I have lots of room to play now.
I've had no response to my info request from Newegg (see earlier post in this thread) so I called them today. Basically they said they have no info on AT7 revisions re: T-bred compatibility and no means of getting it! My RMA deadline is t-minus 4 days. Does anybody have a phone number at Abit USA I can call to inquire? I may have to deal directly with them rather than Newegg if I want this rectified!
RMA Request/Status Checking: rma@abit-usa.comQuote:
Originally posted by prsinger
. Does anybody have a phone number at Abit USA I can call to inquire?
Technical Support: technical@abit-usa.com
Tel: 1-510-623-0500
For Technical Support: 1-510-492-0968
Fax: 1-510-623-1092
Do your RMA by e-mail, ABIT will have you a number in about 24 hours. Donna works the phones all by herself, getting through by telephone is no fun.
Abit phone #'s...Thanks deerhunter! I appreciate it!
Keeper,
I'm sure you're right! I already have the RMA set up with Newegg, but since no one there can tell me if I'll be able to get a revised AT7 in return, or the same exact board with the same exact compatibility issue, I wanted to call Abit first and see if the new revision was "in the pipe". My guess is not, so I'll proably have to RMA with Abit diectly if I want the fix. If this alone was the problem I wouldn't bother because I'm gonna unlock the T-bred anyway, but the loose battery retention clip just doesn't cut it.