2quickash

Hi, I just join this forum and I've been reading on how to overclock so here's my 1st question is which Bios do i need for my mobo to overclock a Amd 64 x2 3800+ ?

Mobo - Asus A8N-SLI
Current Cpu - Amd 64 3500+ and will be replace with a Amd 64 X2 3800+
Current Bios - 1604

spaceballsrules

Bios 1011
Check the CPU support for your mobo here - http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/c...roduct=1&os=17

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2quickash

I was just reading that...thanks for the quick reply that answers my question...btw do you know if I can use Asus update utility to downgrade the Bios? since I flash my mobo with bios v.1604 already.

spaceballsrules

I always flash the BIOS with Asus EZ Flash in the BIOS with a USB drive.
You should just stick the new CPU in and run on your current BIOS. BIOS 1011 is only the first BIOS to have support for the X2 3800. The newer BIOS versions will also support it.
Just be sure to set everything to default before installing the new CPU.
Hope this helps

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2quickash

ok, i'll try that...thanks

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Finally, I have replace my Socket 939 Amd 64 3500+ to the Amd 64 X2 3800+ Toledo...I have load default settings b4 replacing the cpu and in CPUZ is only reading 1 core but bios does read the dual core...is there something else i have tweak in bios?

2quickash

NVM, all i had to do is restart the pc.

I am running the torture test and 1core is @ 50C n 2nd core @ 58C even know i have install a Air coolermaster Hyper TX3, is this means can't overclock?