Soltek SL-75KAV won't run 266FSB CPU's - HELP!!

"PC" <caseyp_l@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I'm a bit of a newbie to this so please be gentle with me.....
>
> I've just tried to run an Athlon 1200C and an XP2200 on this
> motherboard and neither will boot, actually neither will even go
> through the POST process.
>
> The CPU external frequency has been set to 133mhz using the jumper
> switches.
>
> BUS ratio is left to automatic.
>
> The CPUs both have the original heatsink and fans installed with the
> fans running happily. The little rubber feet on the top of the CPUs
> are in place and everything is aligned correctly as far as I can tell.
> Both of these CPUs are used and I haven't added new thermal paste or
> copper shims. Should I be doing this??
>
> Even so, not doing so should not stop them from booting before they
> overheat surely??
>
> Currently the box runs quite happily with a 750 Duron and 512mb of
> PC133SDRAM. HDD temp sits at about 35 degrees C. CPU Temp (the Duron
> 750) sits at about 49 degrees C.
>
> Seriously puzzled.
>
> PC in Perth (Antipodean)

An XP2200+ on that motherboard works fine for me. Check your jumpers again
(SW1 should be all off and J17 should have pins 2 and 3 connected). You also
need the latest bios update (get it from the Soltek website).

- Harry

Thanks Harry,

I'll check on that today.

Cheers,

PC

> An XP2200+ on that motherboard works fine for me. Check your jumpers again
> (SW1 should be all off and J17 should have pins 2 and 3 connected). You also
> need the latest bios update (get it from the Soltek website).
>
> - Harry