Would a 1Ghz Pentium3 slot1 100 mhz FSB work with my old ABIT BX6 rev 2.0??

moejr · Post by **moejr** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 9:40 pm

This is what I want to do, put a 1Ghz Pentium3 slot1 100mhz FSB CPU(they do exist) in my old mainboard(Abit BX6 rev 2.0). Will my motherboard properly recognize the 1Ghz CPU? The only thing I'm concerned about is the 1Ghz CPU uses a 10x multiplier clock but my motherboard only goes up to 8x. I have installed the latest BIOS updates for my motherboard. Can this be done? I would like some feedback if someone has experience with this kind of combo before I go out and buy a new processor. Thanks in advance!

GAZZA · Post by **GAZZA** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 11:20 pm

Go and check the Abit website out and see if there is a bios update for it , i know that the BH6 had the ability to run the PIII chip so i'm guessing yeah for yours.

GAZZA · Post by **GAZZA** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 11:30 pm

ok here is the latest bios updates for your mobo BX6 Rev 2.0
just make sure you get the right version as it seems there's was a couple of revisions

Kakarot · Post by **Kakarot** » Thu Mar 01, 2001 10:07 am

If your mobo can use Celeron 2's then it should be able to take a p3 1gig at a 10x multiplier. a celeron2 667 is a 10x multiplier(66.6x10).

RubberDuckie · Post by **RubberDuckie** » Thu Mar 01, 2001 3:10 pm

Finding that CPU might be harder then you think
If you have any extras...email me

moejr · Post by **moejr** » Thu Mar 01, 2001 6:38 pm

Thanks for the Info!

Mike89 · Post by **Mike89** » Fri Mar 02, 2001 1:15 pm

Intel does not make a Slot 1, 1 Gig CPU in 100 fsb. The Intel slot 1 (1 Gig) CPU only comes in a 133 fsb, 7.5 multiplier.

MegaVectra · Post by **MegaVectra** » Fri Mar 02, 2001 1:21 pm

Yes they do.

http://www.econopc.com/Cpu/Intel/Pentiu ... GBeBox.htm

Frost · Post by **Frost** » Fri Mar 02, 2001 2:42 pm

Why spend that much??? Why not get a 700e @ 933?? Or if your really looking to break 1ghz get a 750e.

GAZZA · Post by **GAZZA** » Fri Mar 02, 2001 7:24 pm

hmm he may have probs with stability above 100fsb on older bx motherboards Frost, so i would suggest getting any decent PIII 600/700 and just run plain jane fsb

Mike89 · Post by **Mike89** » Sat Mar 03, 2001 5:35 pm

Well color my cheeks red and call me Mary! I didn't know about the 100 fsp 1 gig Slot 1. Must be relatively new. Hmm. Now to find a BX motherboard that will handle it. Seems it would take a bios update. I'm aware of no update for my Abit BE6-II for that CPU yet.

GAZZA · Post by **GAZZA** » Sat Mar 03, 2001 7:07 pm

Mike89 i'm running a 600e@852 so unless they changed the PIII 1ghz then i personally think your ok ,just get the latest bios for it.

LutaWicasa · Post by **LutaWicasa** » Sat Mar 03, 2001 7:52 pm

No! Even with the latest bios your top multiplier is 9.