Something rare on this M/B & Bios

[master_tech05]

Hello all thanks for reading this

This is the first time I see this thing on a very long long time.

I have a HP Pavillion 754n it comes with the Motherboard model MS-6577 Ver 2.1. (updated Bios to last Version available) rigth now using 2100 DDR FSB 266
Here is the rare thing.
it doesn't matter what kind of memory ram i use it reads it as 2100 DDR e.g 2700 DDR , 3200 DDR but thas not all.
a P4 3.0 Ghz CPU the Bios recognize it as Intel P4 1500Mhz/400Mhz

but running windows xp home under system information i get a diferent CPU info
Intel(R)
P4 CPU 3.00Ghz
1.50Ghz

If i go to Programas-accessories-sytem tools - system information i get this
OS - left blank
Version -
Os Manufaturer -
Systen Name -
System Model -
system type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 stepping 9 Genuine Intel 1500 Mhz
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 stepping 9 Genuine Intel 1500 Mhz

yes two times listed in there , of course HP people they dont know what is the problem , computer works fine no problems at all but here is the big question IS IT really working at 3.00 GHZ?

[saphalline]

Your new CPU is indeed operating at 1.5GHz. System information shows you two processors because your new P4 is a Northwood C so it has HT enabled. The chipset for that mobo (i845GE) only officially supports up to PC2700 and up to a 533 FSB. But of course that mobo was manufactured by MSI specifically for HP, so only HP knows the details. I suspect HP limited the BIOS to only accept PC2100 and the 400 FSB.

The main problem is that you got a CPU that is not supported by the chipset, much less the limited BIOS constraints put in place by HP. 1.5GHz is likely all you're going to get out of that P4 using that mobo.

[master_tech05]

Thanks I'll ask Hp and see what thay say about it