Abit MotherBoards And AthlonXP

Kruz

Kruz

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Does ABIT KG7 / KT7A / KT7E mainboard support AMD Athlon XP processors?

Statement:
ABIT KG7 / KG7-RAID mainboard is hardware compatible (ready) and can support AMD Athlon XP processor via BIOS update.
ABIT KT7A / KT7A-RAID V1.3 mainboard is hardware compatible (ready) and can support AMD Athlon XP processor via BIOS update.
ABIT KT7 / KT7-RAID / KT7E all version and KT7A/KT7A-RAID V1.0/1.1/1.2 cannot support AMD Athlon XP processor.

1.ABIT has release BIOS for KG7 and KT7A V1.3 to patch the CPU model name. If user did not upgrade to the latest bios, users can also manually set the suitable working frequency for AMD Athlon XP processors in SoftMenu BIOS.

AMD Athlon XP Processors SoftMenu III Setup -> CPU Operating Speed ->User Define
Multiplier Factor CPU FSB Clock (MHz)
1500+ 10 x133
1600+ 10.5 x133
1700+ 11x 133
1800+ 11.5 x133


With above setting users can use AMD Athlon XP processors flawlessly. The incorrect CPU information during POST can be fix via BIOS update.


2.As for KT7 and KT7A old version mainboards, which launched earlier than AMD Athlon XP processors, they( ARE NOT!) hardware compatible with new CPU.
 
fury

fury

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Originally posted by Kruz
2.As for KT7 and KT7A old version mainboards, which launched earlier than AMD Athlon XP processors, they( ARE NOT!) hardware compatible with new CPU.
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*insert knife into heart, twist it around, and rip heart out* <-- That is what I'm feeling like now. DAMNIT. I was hoping to get more use out of that old KT7. I'm pretty certain this KT7a is useless and defective and I'm waiting for an opportunity to get rid of it, but DAMNIT. I was hoping the KT7 could use one.
 
Noite Escura

Noite Escura

The unpredictable
Where did you get that info Kruz? By "aren't hardware compatible" means they will not work or will work like an ordinary T-Bird? Is it correct assuming it will not support new Durons too?
* making note: not forget to buy a T-Bird before production ends *
 
Noite Escura

Noite Escura

The unpredictable
Thanks! The FAQ doesn't mention the Morgans in any point. I've contacted their support and will post their reply as soon as I get it.
 
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