Processor and memory problem 2

[mdm708]

Although my Win2000 Pro PC has an Athlon XP 2400+ processor, at startup it shows a 1700+ processor, and locks up a lot. A friend suggested that I change the clock speed in the CPU PnP settings [press DEL at startup, wait, go into CPU PnP Settings, change the clock speed to something else and save it], and sure enough one of the settings worked, but then Windows wouldn't start up. I just got this blue screen saying something about removing new hardware or running a system diagnostic. I then tried the third of the three available settings (100/100, 133/133 and 100/133) but this caused the computer to run so slowly it took three crashes and ten minutes just to change the setting back again! Can anybody help??

 

[pmonett]

I would think you are referring to FSB/RAM clock frequency. If your PC has 133Mhz SDR or DDR RAM, then you can use 100/133 or 133/133 as far as the memory is concerned.
You state your CPU is a 2400+, but is it certified for a 133Mhz FSB ?
If not, using 133/133 is not advised.
Basically, if you have trouble running 100/100, I would advise checking incompatibilities with your RAM and/or mainboard before trying any other combination without knowing if the components are up to it.

 

[paparazi]

The correct default CPU and FSB settings are indeed 133/133, this will give the XP2.4+ it's true 1933mhz clock speed.
If the system doesn't run stabley at this (normal unclocked) speed then suspect memory first, secondly a damaged CPU (if it has been allowed to overheat even for 5 seconds)has the heatsink been fitted 180degrees out? even for a few seconds? have you applied thermal paste? it could even be a damaged motherboard. Martin

Replying helps further our knowledge, without comment leaves us wondering.

 

[mdm708]

Thankyou for your help, paparazi and pmonett - I will get onto the memory suppliers.