Intel D975XBX2 Voltage locked??

[Lazzer408]

When I change the setting for core voltage in the bios it doesn't actually change the voltage. It seems to be locked at 1.32v. The CPU is a P4 550 3.4ghz and the stock voltage is supposed to be 1.4v. I have the latest bios. I can't overclock even a few mhz on the fsb with the voltage running LESS then stock. I have had my CPU to 4ghz on a P5W DH Deluxe. It is running nice and cool though. I wonder if the voltage adjustment is limited to the core2duo processors ??

EDIT... Is there a utility that supports this board that I could o/c from windows? Maybe it would allow me to change the voltage there.

 

[DIBL]

I have the D975XBXLKR mobo -- not sure how close it is to the XBX2. Some of the oc'ing features on mine are dependent on the CPU that is installed -- I can do things with my x6800 that I could not do with a P5. I use Intel's free desktop app to twiddle the voltage and fsb settings -- it's way easier than using the BIOS. It says it is for all "XBX" boards. Here is the link:

http://support.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/dcc/

 

[Lazzer408]

hell yeh!! I was trying to find an application like this. It's not on the CD and it's not on the downloads site either. So... THANKS!!! =)


If Intel says the boards has those features (voltage, etc) and Intel says the board supports a P4 550, then it should work. If not there lying. Plain and simple. Or hiding the truth. It's setting my CPU to 1.32v not 1.4v. It's already wrong. I can't wait for my 6600. =)