FSB on the 875P

[lukejd87]

Does anyone know if I can run my 2.8Ghz 800FSB, on the Intel 875P chipset if the board is running @ 533FSB. Because Intel reports that you need a BIOS update to run at 800FSB on their board, BUT how would I run the update if I can't boot the computer? Any advice or comment is welcomed.

 

[ski]

Either install a compatible CPU to update the BIOS, or take the MB to a shop and have them do it.

 

[franklin97355]

I'd run it at 400. This will underclock the processor but you don't plan to do it for long.

 

[lukejd87]

how much do you think it would cost to have a store do that for me? Would it hurt my 800FSB CPU if I put it in and the MB was running at 533? last question... Can I Update the BIOS without a processor?

 

[lukejd87]

DOES ANYONE HEAR ME?!!!!! thanks.

 

[cadaveca]

running your cpu @ a lower bus speed should not matter.. bus speed is the frequncy cycle that the electricity runs @.. if yours does 800 then 400 should be ok as this would push the cpu lees than the specified 800

the only right answer to "why?" is: "why not?"