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Author: Richard L. Proctor
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Subject: Processor Speed
On Monday 25 August 2003 7:53 pm, Craig Brooksby wrote:
> From the newbie zone:
> I built my Linux box, with this CPU from Fry's: Athlon XP 2200+.
> But when I boot, the BIOS reports "AMD 1500+"
> Hey pal, that's 700 MHz short of what I paid for! :-(


Depending on your motherboard, you can set the FSB to 133 MHz either in in
bios or more common on the motherboard itself via a jumper. It is purposely
set at 100 MHz FSB at the factory so as not to over clock a slower CPU.

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Richard L. Proctor
Krystal Computer Services
PC Repairs & Upgrades
480-699-3098