Slot 1 converter question

[Albert]

Hello all. This is my first post.

I want to upgrade my CPU without having to do a major upgrade. I have an Abit BH-6 MB, and unfortunately its the earlier version which can only go up to PIII 600. Presently, I have a PIII 450.

I've heard lots of talk about slot 1 converters but can't seem to find any specs or technical documentation. If I want to go to a 100 mhz PIII 800, is there anything else I need to do to my BIOS to accomplish this? Is this upgrade as simple as getting the CPU and slot 1 converter? Or am I SOL?

Pardon me for my ignorance, and TIA.

[BBA]

I know the late version works with a Coppermine and adapter, but I used a Celeron2 on a slot adapter with an early BH6...ran it at 850/100 ( it was a 566 C2 ).

I would think the adapter Coppermine would work. Heck, I used a coppermine in an adapter slot on a Shuttle HOT 631 "LX" motherboard...so you never know until you try it.

[jpeppers]

If you're going to go with a slot converter, stick with brand name like Asus, Abit, MSI. The generic one's cause your system to hang a lot. Well that has been my experience.

[Ygor]

I'd check to make sure you have the latest bios for that board. Also, if it will go down to 1.65 volts for the processor, you should be ok.