Hey Snowman

cwizard · July 3rd, 2002, 11:52 PM

Where'd ya get the info that an AMD XP could run in MP mode? Would be useful for RC5.

Inquiring minds want to know.

BTW, Izzy is gaining on ya

Cwizard

Mntsnow · July 12th, 2002, 06:15 PM

All you have to do (well at least on up to the XP1800+ (what I used or up to the 2000+ by what I've been told and read) is to close the last L5 bridge. I have a link to it in the "moddin" forum in the thread dealing with my new box.

PS. Izzzy won't

Mntsnow · July 12th, 2002, 06:27 PM

CW,
Half way down this PAGE
I have a post with the info on how to do it and what I used to do mine.

cwizard · July 13th, 2002, 04:11 AM

Thanks much Snowman.

The last modding I had done was making the old slot 1 celerons run in dual mode; I have two sets in my retired processor box. I didn't do it myself but a tech friend did it.

I'll give it a look/see.

Cwizard

engracio · July 13th, 2002, 07:58 AM

Mntsnow,

So the mod is not just limited to the MSI mobo? I think I like your gigabyte mobo better since it does have a raid. Its been a while since a simple modification can be made on a cpu to get most bang for the buck.

I take it that the system has been stable since the setup? The article stated that initially there was overheating problem. Did you encounter any? Or any "by the way e....."

Thanks

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Mntsnow · July 14th, 2002, 01:26 AM

The system is up and rockin...I'm loving it

So far I can wholeheartedly say I love my Gigabyte board

the raid is sweet too

engracio · July 14th, 2002, 09:16 AM

Thanks, have to give it a try when resources are available again.

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NDC · July 14th, 2002, 09:23 AM

Oops

NDC · July 14th, 2002, 09:23 AM

This L5 SMP mod trick for XP processors isn't limited to any mainboards has far as I know. The only difference between the Athlon MP and XP is the L5 bridge, nothing more... I've also built a Dual XP 1800+ system on a Tyan S2466N-4M mainboard. Running rock stable without an issues...

engracio · July 14th, 2002, 09:48 AM

There it is, two confirmation from people that been there and done that. Definitely the next project to mess with. My BP6's have been retired too long and kind of missed them even with the headaches. Thanks.

BTW, whatever DC project I put on these box would be real happy. But then again that is my excuse on why I build such silly boxes.

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