hemsky83 Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Hi, I haven't overclocked a pc in about 5-6 years, and I finally got my new pc, amd 3800 x2. So I wanted to overclock it and I have been reading like 10 different sites on how to do it (since it's not as easy as it used to be) and then I found this site and saw 'the guide' and I followed the steps. thing is, I can't set my FSB in the bios to higher than 210, when I do it won't load windows... when I boot the computer it just shows the lanparty screen, then goes to the next screen and says "verifying dmi datapool" or whatever it says, and then it just reboots and does it over again. anyone know what I'm doin wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcll2002 Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 what kind of cooling, memory divider, what settings overall? http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=888001 scroll down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsky83 Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 in Genie Bios Settings: FSB Bus Freq: 210 LDT/FSB Frequency Ratio: X 2.5 LDT Bus Transfer Width ^16 v16 CPU/FSB Freq Ratio: X 10.0 PCI eXpress Freq: 100Mhz K8 Cool'n'Quiet Disable CPU VID Control: Auto And in DRAM Config.... DRAM Frequency Set (Mhz) 100 (DRAM/FSB:1/02 CPC Enable Tcl 2.5 Trcd 04 Bus Clocks Tras 07 Bus Clocks Trp 03 Bus Clocks Trc 04 Bus Clocks Trfc Auto Trrd 02 Bus Clocks Twr 02 Bus Clocks Twtr 02 Bus Clocks Tref 3120 Cycles Twcl Auto for FSB Bus Freq if I have it at 210 or less, it loads windows fine and works great, if I have it at 220 or higher it will not even attempt to load windows... usually after I change a bios setting it goes to the next screen and says "verifying dmi datapool" and then it says "backing up bios" or somthing like that... but if I put it above 210 it doesn't do the "backing up bios" it just reboots me, doesn't even give windows a chance to load up... any help would be great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsky83 Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 oh ya I just have the fan that came with the cpu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDavid218 Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 I know I'm going to regret asking this, but what PSU are you currenctly using? Recommended PSUs DFI motherboards demand much more power than other motherboards. You MUST use one of the listed in order to ensure a system which will maintain stability while leaving room to overclock. Why would you buy a nice system but skimp on the power supply? It's like buying a Ferrari with the engine of a Kia Amante. You just don't do it. EDIT - Want brand and model RAM are you using? I suspect that's what holding you back. But like I said, if you want any help, first get a good PSU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsky83 Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 I know I'm going to regret asking this, but what PSU are you currenctly using? Recommended PSUs DFI motherboards demand much more power than other motherboards. You MUST use one of the listed in order to ensure a system which will maintain stability while leaving room to overclock. Cheap PSUs simply won't do the job and you are also jeopordizing your hardware. the one that comes with the sonata ii case, antec 450Watt SmartPower 2.0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDavid218 Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 I don't see that PSU anywhere on the list. Rule of thumb, don't buy or use cases that come with power supplies. You're generally asking for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
p0tter Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Have you tried increasing voltage? Most air cooled A64 stay under 1.6v Overclocking guide for A64 by A_G. give it a quick run through. Sounds like you need to raise the volts. GL and report back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsky83 Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 i increased the voltage to 1.5v and still nothin, but shouldn't need to increase it that much just to get to 2.2ghz? there must be somthing else going on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsky83 Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 I don't see that PSU anywhere on the list. Rule of thumb, don't buy or use cases that come with power supplies. You're generally asking for it. the 500w version is on the list, i have the 450w version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDavid218 Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Yeah, you're right. But that still doesn't mean the 450w version is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
p0tter Posted March 30, 2006 Posted March 30, 2006 Try mixing up the volts and vid control like 1.425 / 110%-113% ect.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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