I currently have a 1800xp Palomino. The computer is a compaq :x I can't identify the motherboard. I want to upgrade to a 2600xp 266fsb. will this work out or just cause problems? any help would be very much appreciated
According to Compaq (HP) the board supports a cpu speed of at least 1.67 GHz, which is 2000+ spec.
In your BIOS under "Advanced" can you adjust:
CPU type
&
CPU speed
Or does it just auto-detect? What you want to hope for is a way to manually set the multiplier.
What is the date of your BIOS? There may be an update available to raise the speed threshold.
I don't mean to discourage you, but Compaq's are notorious for not giving the user a lot of control over the BIOS. Before I spent any money, I'd check with their tech support. Also, if your board is a standard ATX form factor you might be able to pick up a decent (basic) board for $60 to $70 bucks. Then you would have full control over your settings.
It is possible to do it without a format, but could lead to trouble. Formatting the drive ensures that no old drivers/settings will goof things up for your new hardware.
Before you consider a new MB, check the following:
1) Will the new board fit in your case? Your case needs to accommodate an ATX type board.
2) Is your power supply up to snuff?
3) Will your existing memory be compatible with the new MB?
4) Will your existing Video card be compatible with the new MB?
Lots of people have bought new computers one piece at a time. Some did it because of budget concerns. Others because they bought a new MB, then found out one-by-one that none of their old parts worked. Just be sure you are prepared in advance so you don't get surprised.
a motherboard will always support slower memory though correct? like say if i was to get a board that supports ddr333....i could still use my pc2100 memory w/it couldnt i?
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In your BIOS under "Advanced" can you adjust:
CPU type
&
CPU speed
Or does it just auto-detect? What you want to hope for is a way to manually set the multiplier.
What is the date of your BIOS? There may be an update available to raise the speed threshold.
I don't mean to discourage you, but Compaq's are notorious for not giving the user a lot of control over the BIOS. Before I spent any money, I'd check with their tech support. Also, if your board is a standard ATX form factor you might be able to pick up a decent (basic) board for $60 to $70 bucks. Then you would have full control over your settings.
Before you consider a new MB, check the following:
1) Will the new board fit in your case? Your case needs to accommodate an ATX type board.
2) Is your power supply up to snuff?
3) Will your existing memory be compatible with the new MB?
4) Will your existing Video card be compatible with the new MB?
Lots of people have bought new computers one piece at a time. Some did it because of budget concerns. Others because they bought a new MB, then found out one-by-one that none of their old parts worked. Just be sure you are prepared in advance so you don't get surprised.
anyway to post a good digital pic of the board?
i know that currently Compaq uses FIC boards, and i think they have for a while....