Got the specs, need the help now...

[Zenani]

OK, I got Sandra and here are my specs:

Mainboard

Mfr: Diamond Flower
Chipset: Via Tech VT82C597 Apollo VP3
Supported Memory Voltages: 5V, 3.3V
Frontside bus speed: 67mhz
CPU speed multiplier: 3x

Processor

Intel Pentium MMX 201mhz
Performance: PR201(estimated)
Pentium Performance: PR231(estimated)
Class: 5x86mmx
Model Info: P55C Pentium MMX 166-233 2.8V

CPU socket

Type: Socket 7
Max. speed: 266mhz
Supported Voltages: 3.3V

OK, someone should be able to tell me what I can do to improve performance. If there is any more info you need, let me know and I'll get it.

[akaBruno]

Right now your set at a mutiplier of 3 x 66mhz (your fsb mhz's). That 3x66= your 200mhz cpu speed. Your board may have a higher multiplier, and you may be able to raise the fsb. I'm not familiar w/ your board, therefore your best source of information would be the manufacturer.
Some people have pushed the PI to speeds approaching 300mhz, but that was w/ high fsb's and voltage increases, that required extreme cooling. It may very well be worth your while to invest in a new mobo and cpu.
Good luck , and Good clockin...

[Zenani]

Thanks for the info. How do you raise the FSB? It also says I'm running at 2.8V. How do I increase that? (Keep in mind I'm a newbie)

[akaBruno]

I think that it's highly unlikely that you'll be able to raise the front speed bus (fsb) on your board. The same goes for the core voltage, that being unadvisable. You may find "Jumpers" (pin settings) on the motherboard itself that allow these type of manipulations. Some boards have these various combinations of settings printed as a chart, right on the board.
Again, your best source of info is at the manufacturer's website, where you can download the manual. Also search the web for how to guides, there are many out there.

[Red Rage]

I'm not familier with your bored either but my Amprton TX bored allowed up to 83mhz bus. After play'n with it and getting some case cooling i was able to get a P233 to run at 280sum... stable and post at 300 but wouldn't load windows.. (linux was fine) It got really hot so i eventually set it back because it wasn't worth getting all the cooling it needed.

If your board can handle it... You should be able to hit 233 with little problem, any higher and you will want to get some extra cooling in there Just in case type thing.

Before you get to into it though read your motherboard manual. if you don't have a paper copy you can go to:

The VIA Apollo VP3 manual (http://www.viatech.com/pdf/productinfo/586b.pdf)

I don't know who/where diamond flower but it should atleast give you an idea on what you can do but it may not give you specifics on where your jumpers are.

I hope my ramblings help http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Joe