I just added a amd xp 2700 to my system

this is my system
msi kt4vl
ati radeon 9700 pro
creative soundblaster live
pc 2100 256x2 512x1
and then the new processor

when i first installed the processor i set it at 13multiplier and 166fsb.
i kept the ram at auto and the voltages at auto

when i reset i can't boot up at all, no post no nothing

so i tried a few different things, setting the fsb at 133. setting the ram at 266(in case auto wasn't working) nothing works so far.

i have very good cooling (brand new ocz fan) and arctic silver 3 compound, applied exactly as specified in the directions.

what am i doing wrong?

[josh]

well for one thing, msi has bad repts. and a lot of problems with a 333 fsb processor..

well, is that the problem? or could it be something else? also, it doesn't work whether i set it at 133 or 166

[josh]

it boots the first time round?

[josh]

perhaps its ur ram... try running 1 stick at a time..

okay, this is even odder. same problem for a friend who just put a xp 2200 on his msi k7n2. we've installed processors before and never had this problem. no problems previously either

[josh]

try setting 133 fsb, and juz 1 stick of ram..

okay, set the processor at 133x13, was able to post and got as far as windows startup and reset.

[josh]

add vcore and Vram

ummm, add it? its always there.... i set it at auto. if you think i should set it at something else what should it be?

[josh]

vcore... you know Vcore? try 1.7V

okay, change it, you said add. i will try 1.7, what should i change the vram too?

[josh]

try 2.6V

isnt tt default?try 2.65...

First af all try a BIOS update, then start it at 133FSB for debugs.