new to all this

[AMD nut]

Hello,
I am a "novice " but really keen to learn!
I have just installed a Gigabyte ( KT600 chip )
and AMD 3000+.
I was told I could overclock it.
"to be honest I havent even heard of overclocking until I read up on it"
But it is possable to overheat and damage it !
What do I do to tune it to preform better.....or do I not bother ?
I dont even Know what bios settings to alter.
Any advice
it runs @ 2.17 now ...
Thankyou Steve

[sechs]

Yes, you certainly can damage your processor by overclocking it. I don't suggest casual overclocking of CPUs.

I'd suggest researching the abilities of your motherboard and processor. Reading the manual is always helpful; and, as well, there are many dedicated sites on the Internet to motherboard assistance and overclocking. You may want to start at the fora of AMDMB.com, which has both board manufacturer-specific and overclocking areas.

[Starfury_2260]

obviously it would be a good idea to set the automatic cpu overheat shutoff on your motherboard (if it has this) to something inside the cpu's temp. limit. you also need to know what speed your ram is and whether the 3000+ is 166 or 200mhz (i think it's 166 though from your ghz)

[AMD nut]

Hello Again And Thanks.
It,s a Gigabyte K7 triton with the 600 chipset Board.
My ram speed must be 166 as thats what I was told to set it at.
I don`t know much more!
I was hoping that I could get it running faster.
Its not slow now but I wouldnt mind learning about this stuff
And this seems like a good place to begin !
Thanks Steve

[AMD nut]

Hello..Below is starfury_2260 quote,,
obviously it would be a good idea to set the automatic cpu overheat shutoff on your motherboard (if it has this) to something inside the cpu's temp. limit.

Where is this ?
Can someone enlighten me what to do.
Thanks Steve

[Starfury_2260]

i dont know if your board has it or not, but my Abit NF7-S has an option in the bios to shut off the system if the cpu temp goes above a certain level.

[AMD nut]

I am not Sure ! but I would love t be educated on this .
IS there any one that I could contact to get an eduction ?
I have just built annother . it does not reconise the modem .
I have done all the usual checks and now I an sick of trying.
It says error 10 when trying to install a simple modem.
I have been on all day, and cant dial out.
I have asked help lines at mad costs and they are stuck !
they go thru all the normal stuff with no success.
It is an MSIboard KT4V with the 400nchip it has 512 mem with 80 gig HD and a 56K xp compatable modem......that does not want to install,,by the way ,,I have tried 5 different New ones,
it is wearing me out !
OK it is a KT4V board all bios correct.
2400+ amd proc
512 mem
and I cant get the F*****G modem working.
Sorry....I have been trying all day and now I am Sick.
I have had the board checked for PCI slots faults
and now I am Stuck ........ I hate It HELP PLEASE
I will leave my uk number just incase anyone feels like they are
a wizz.......0776 1019 427....mobile....
I am Stuck.
HELP

[AMD nut]

HELP.........any suggestions Please