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GiPiKay
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Here's my problem, maybe someone can help me.
I've got a PC-Chips motherboard, M756LMRE-H Ver. 5.3, just in case here's the Bios String
62-0124-001131-00101111-071595-000000-m756lmre-h
It works,and turn on fine, and no problem with a Slot 1 1,0GHZ/100MHz FSB, or S.370 Celeron 800 MHz/100 MHz FSB, both with 2xDIMM 256 MB/PC100.
But when I try to make it work with a S.370 P3 1,0GHz/133MHz FSB, and the same memory, choosing the correct config CPU/DRAM @133/100 on the Bios, the system looks fine, but XP install, or Hiren's Boot CD, fails at some point. I think Bios update MAY be the solution, but I can't find any Bios for that motherboard, just the M756LMRE, I've tried many, but the Bios utility tell about some string error, which I can skip and continue, but it doesn't solve anything.
Anyone got any Bios for this version?
Denniss
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Most probably a problem with runnign the FSB higher than the memory. Many boards offered this but it was either not working at all or the comp became very slow.
The other option may be the CPU itself, either it draws too much power for that board or is insufficient cooled or damaged. Please try to run the board with 100/100 - if it still locks up then it's the CPU or a compatibility problem with your board.
Are all tested CPU P3 or Celeron with Coppermine core or is the P3 1.0 133 a Tualatin core ?
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