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    Old Aopen Desktop

    I have an Aopen desktop with a AX6BC motherboard with R2.30 bios. It has a Pll 350 processor.
    I have flashed the bios to R2.59 which is the latest. Bios R2.41 states support for a Plll 600 processor.
    I installed a Plll 450 and it would not work. When I flashed the bios , I went to R2.53 then on to R2.59.
    Any ideas why the Plll 450 won't work? Does the latest bios (R2.59) not cover the previous bios versions? I thought Plll 600 support would cover a Plll 450.
    Also the Plll 450 has a larger heatsink than the Pll 350, but no fan. Would that pose a problem, if I get the Plll 450 to work?

    Thanks

    Herman

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    Must be some jumpers on the board or settings in the bios you are not getting is all I can think
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    hmmm according to this it's jumperless... so yes it should work - have you tested the PIII 450?
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    How would I test the PIII 450? What kind of equipment would I Need?

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    Another known good motherboard is the easiest way.
    Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."

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    Well I found the problem. The first PIII 450 I tried was dead. I tried another one and everything worked fine.
    Now I have to find a way to connect a fan to it.
    Thanks for all your help.

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    pIII 450 with a large heatsink doesn't need a fan - as long as the air flow through the case is good. I have a couple here...


    I even have a couple of hsf for a slot 1 processors in my bottomless box of bits...
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