Can a AMD Athlon XP processor be unlocked to become a MP processor?

orrimarrko · Aug 10, 2002, 10:30 PM

Can it be done?

Im thinking of going dual AMD processors in the future, but can I unlock my present 2000+ cpu into a MP processor?

DaSnIpE · Aug 11, 2002, 05:07 AM

Isn't it the same as an mp, with the mp just getting more testing and etc?

Zarathustra · Aug 11, 2002, 08:48 AM

The MP has some extra bridges closed. Sorry I can't remember exactly what bridges they are though

TiredGeek · Aug 12, 2002, 07:14 AM

I think this might help
http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...?cid=2&aid=393

Have fun

orrimarrko · Aug 12, 2002, 11:25 AM

thanks!

Appreciate the link and help

-Orri

Xploited Titan · Aug 20, 2002, 01:00 PM

It's impossible to change an Athlon XP into an Athlon MP...........

The Athlon XP uses organic material, so it can support higher speeds....
The Athlon MP uses ceramics, so it can support higher temps....

They use another material because they aim another kind of market.........

It's a detail, but I wanted to let you know....

But it's possible to unlock the Athlon XP to achieve full multi-processing capacities...

orrimarrko · Sep 3, 2002, 11:51 AM

Aye!

I should of clarified what I needed info on.

Indeed to UNLOCK the XP processor to have full multi processor capabilities.

So far, seems all that needs to be done is connect the L5 bridge's together.

That correct and all that needs to be done?

WyreTheWolf · Oct 3, 2002, 12:54 PM

Aug 10, 2002, 10:30 PM	#1
orrimarrko Excessive Tweaker Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0	Can a AMD Athlon XP processor be unlocked to become a MP processor? Can it be done? Im thinking of going dual AMD processors in the future, but can I unlock my present 2000+ cpu into a MP processor? __________________ The Rig: AMD Athlon XP 2000+ @ 1825mhz, ATI Radeon 9700 Prol w/ Cat 2.4 driver set @ 335/335mhz. Leadtek SIS7350kDA motherboard with 2/06/2002 BIOS , 768mb DDR 2100 Crucial ram running at CAS2 146-FSB ,Hercules Fortissimo II SC, 16x Pioneer DVD ROM, 4x4x24x Teac CDRW, Maxtor 60gig 5400RPM HDD, Seagate 40gig 7200RPM HDD,WD 120gig 7200RPM SE HDD, Chieftec Black aluminum windowed server case "modded to hell!", ALPHA PAL8045T HS with 45CFM Sunon fan, 570 Watt Vantec Black Aluminum Stealth PSU, Logitech THX Z-560 4.1 speakers, Windows XP Professional SP1, "Primary Display": Sony 21" GDM-500PS FD Trinitron Monitor, "Secondary Display": 17" Sony HMD-A200 FD Trinitron Monitor

Aug 11, 2002, 05:07 AM	#2
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	Isn't it the same as an mp, with the mp just getting more testing and etc? __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Aug 12, 2002, 07:14 AM	#4
TiredGeek DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	I think this might help http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...?cid=2&aid=393 Have fun __________________ Never trust a man whom, when left alone in a room with a tea cosy, doesn't try it on.

Aug 12, 2002, 11:25 AM	Thread Starter #5
orrimarrko Excessive Tweaker Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0	thanks! Appreciate the link and help -Orri __________________ The Rig: AMD Athlon XP 2000+ @ 1825mhz, ATI Radeon 9700 Prol w/ Cat 2.4 driver set @ 335/335mhz. Leadtek SIS7350kDA motherboard with 2/06/2002 BIOS , 768mb DDR 2100 Crucial ram running at CAS2 146-FSB ,Hercules Fortissimo II SC, 16x Pioneer DVD ROM, 4x4x24x Teac CDRW, Maxtor 60gig 5400RPM HDD, Seagate 40gig 7200RPM HDD,WD 120gig 7200RPM SE HDD, Chieftec Black aluminum windowed server case "modded to hell!", ALPHA PAL8045T HS with 45CFM Sunon fan, 570 Watt Vantec Black Aluminum Stealth PSU, Logitech THX Z-560 4.1 speakers, Windows XP Professional SP1, "Primary Display": Sony 21" GDM-500PS FD Trinitron Monitor, "Secondary Display": 17" Sony HMD-A200 FD Trinitron Monitor

Aug 20, 2002, 01:00 PM	#6
Xploited Titan Driverheaven's evil Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brussels, capital of Belgium Posts: 207 Rep Power: 0	It's impossible to change an Athlon XP into an Athlon MP........... The Athlon XP uses organic material, so it can support higher speeds.... The Athlon MP uses ceramics, so it can support higher temps.... They use another material because they aim another kind of market......... It's a detail, but I wanted to let you know.... But it's possible to unlock the Athlon XP to achieve full multi-processing capacities... __________________ I see living people...

Aug 11, 2002, 08:48 AM	#3
Zarathustra Elite Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Confederacy Posts: 841 Rep Power: 0	The MP has some extra bridges closed. Sorry I can't remember exactly what bridges they are though

Sep 3, 2002, 11:51 AM	Thread Starter #7
orrimarrko Excessive Tweaker Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0	Aye! I should of clarified what I needed info on. Indeed to UNLOCK the XP processor to have full multi processor capabilities. So far, seems all that needs to be done is connect the L5 bridge's together. That correct and all that needs to be done? __________________ The Rig: AMD Athlon XP 2000+ @ 1825mhz, ATI Radeon 9700 Prol w/ Cat 2.4 driver set @ 335/335mhz. Leadtek SIS7350kDA motherboard with 2/06/2002 BIOS , 768mb DDR 2100 Crucial ram running at CAS2 146-FSB ,Hercules Fortissimo II SC, 16x Pioneer DVD ROM, 4x4x24x Teac CDRW, Maxtor 60gig 5400RPM HDD, Seagate 40gig 7200RPM HDD,WD 120gig 7200RPM SE HDD, Chieftec Black aluminum windowed server case "modded to hell!", ALPHA PAL8045T HS with 45CFM Sunon fan, 570 Watt Vantec Black Aluminum Stealth PSU, Logitech THX Z-560 4.1 speakers, Windows XP Professional SP1, "Primary Display": Sony 21" GDM-500PS FD Trinitron Monitor, "Secondary Display": 17" Sony HMD-A200 FD Trinitron Monitor

Oct 3, 2002, 12:54 PM	#8
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