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    "FSB exceeds chipset rated speed. Reduce FSB?"

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by canveen, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. canveen

    canveen Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ran the SisSoftware Sandra on my 2 week old HP dv5t 1199 and I got this warning about my FSB, even though my laptop is still with the factory settings (I haven't overclocked my system and neither have I fiddled with any of the hardware/BIOS settings).

    Is this something I should be worried about and if yes, how should I sort this out? The SiSandra report is as below...Any help on this would be greatly appreciated

    SiSoftware Sandra

    System
    Manufacturer : Hewlett-Packard
    Model : HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook PC
    Family : 103C_5335KV
    Version : F.11
    Serial Number : CNF8470TQ6
    ID : 38464E43-54303734-23003651-4E6A3D8B
    SKU Number : FW711EA#UUZ

    System Chassis
    Manufacturer : Quanta
    Type : Notebook
    Can be locked : No
    Version : N/A
    Power Cord(s) : 1
    Serial Number : None
    Boot-up State : Safe
    Power State : Safe
    Thermal State : Safe
    Security State : External Interface Locked-out

    Mainboard
    Platform Compliance : Intel Centrino Pro Mobile Technology
    Manufacturer : Quanta
    Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
    Model : 3603
    Type : Mainboard
    Version : 02.20
    Serial Number : CNF8470TQ6
    Asset Tag : Base Board Asset Tag
    Location in Chassis : Base Board Chassis Location

    System Mainboard Properties
    Removable : No
    Replaceable : Yes
    Hot Swap : No

    On-board Devices
    Video Adapter : Video Adapter (Enabled)

    System Memory Controller
    Location : Mainboard
    Error Correction Capability : None
    Number of Memory Slots : 2
    Maximum Installable Memory : 8GB
    BANK 0 - DIMM0 : Quimoda 151515151515151515151515151515151515 02114215 Unknown SO-DIMM Synchronous DDR2 2GB/64 @ 800MHz
    BANK 2 - DIMM2 : Quimoda 181818181818181818181818181818181818 02114218 Unknown SO-DIMM Synchronous DDR2 2GB/64 @ 800MHz

    Chipset
    Model : HP PM45 Mobile Controller Hub
    Revision : B1
    Bus : Intel AGTL+
    Independent FSB Channels : 1
    Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 266MHz (1.06GHz)
    Maximum FSB Speed : 4x 200MHz (800MHz)
    Width : 64-bit
    I/O Queue Depth : 12 request(s)
    Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 8.31GB/s

    Features
    TXT - Trust Execution Technology : Yes
    ME - Management Engine : Yes
    AMT - Active Management Technology : Yes
    VT-d - Virtualisation Technology : Yes
    EF - EastFork Technology : Yes
    AP - Agent Presence : Yes
    CB - Circuit Breaker : Yes
    Auto Fan Speed Control : Yes

    Chipset 1 Hub Interface
    Type : DMI (Direct Media Interface)
    Version : 1.00
    Number of Ports : 4
    In/Out Width : 4-bit / 4-bit
    Multiplier : 3x
    Speed : 1x 100MHz (100MHz)

    Logical/Chipset Memory Banks
    Bank 0 : 1GB SO-DIMM x6-6-6 1T
    Bank 1 : 1GB SO-DIMM x6-6-6 1T
    Bank 2 : 1GB SO-DIMM x6-6-6 1T
    Bank 3 : 1GB SO-DIMM x6-6-6 1T
    Maximum Installable Memory : 8GB
    Supported Memory Types : DDR2 DDR3 SO-DIMM
    Channels : 2
    Memory Bus Speed : 2x 399MHz (798MHz)
    Maximum Memory Speed : 2x 533MHz (1.07GHz)
    Multiplier : 6/4x
    Width : 64-bit
    Memory Controller in Processor : No
    Refresh Rate : 7.80µs
    Power Save Mode : No
    Fixed Hole Present : No
    Maximum Memory Bus Bandwidth : 12.47GB/s

    APIC 1
    Version : 2.00
    Multiplier : 1/2x
    Maximum Interrupts : 24
    IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes
    Enhanced Support : Yes

    Memory Module
    Manufacturer : Quimoda
    Model : 64T256020EDL25C2
    Extended Information : B23
    Serial Number : 02114215
    Type : 2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
    Technology : 16x(128Mx8)
    Speed : PC2-6400U DDR2-800
    Standard Timings : 5.0-6-6-18 3-24-6-3
    Version : 1.02
    Memory DC Line : 1.80V
    Set Timing @ 400MHz : 5.0-6-6-18 3-24-6-3
    Set Timing @ 333MHz : 4.0-5-5-15 3-20-5-3

    Memory Module
    Manufacturer : Quimoda
    Model : 64T256020EDL25C2
    Extended Information : B23
    Serial Number : 02114218
    Type : 2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
    Technology : 16x(128Mx8)
    Speed : PC2-6400U DDR2-800
    Standard Timings : 5.0-6-6-18 3-24-6-3
    Version : 1.02
    Memory DC Line : 1.80V
    Set Timing @ 400MHz : 5.0-6-6-18 3-24-6-3
    Set Timing @ 333MHz : 4.0-5-5-15 3-20-5-3

    Environment Monitor 1
    Model : Intel Core CPU [P1, C2, T100]
    Version : 23.06
    Mainboard Specific Support : No

    Temperature Sensor(s)
    CPU Temperature : 42.00°C td

    System Bus(es) on Hub 1
    Version : 2.30
    System Bus 0 : PCI
    System Bus 1 : PCIe 1.00 x16 2.5Gbps
    System Bus 2 : PCIe 1.00 x1 2.5Gbps
    System Bus 3 : PCIe 1.00 x1 2.5Gbps
    System Bus 4 : PCIe 1.00 x1 2.5Gbps
    System Bus 5 : PCIe 1.00 x1 2.5Gbps
    System Bus 6 : PCIe 1.00 x1 2.5Gbps
    System Bus 7 : PCIe 1.00 x1 2.5Gbps
    System Bus 10 : PCI66

    LPC Hub Controller 1
    Model : HP ICH9M LPC Interface Controller
    Revision : A4
    ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes
    Advanced TCO Mode Support : Yes
    Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No
    High Precision Timer Enabled : Yes
    Number of Precision Timers : 4
    System Timer : 14.32MHz
    Delayed Transaction Enabled : Yes

    Disk Controller
    Model : HP (ICH9) Mobile SATA AHCI Controller
    Interface : SATA
    Revision : A4
    Specification : 1.10
    Maximum SATA Mode : G2 / SATA300
    Channels : 2
    In Use Channels : 2
    Port : G2 / SATA300
    Port : G1 / SATA150

    Audio Device
    Model : HP (ICH9) HD Audio Controller
    Revision : A4
    Type : HD (High-Definition) Audio
    Version : 1.00
    Number of In / Out / Bi-Directional Streams : 4 / 4 / 0
    Number of Serial Data Streams : 1

    USB Controller 1
    Model : HP (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
    Revision : A4
    Version : 1.10
    Interface : UHCI
    Channels : 2
    Speed : 48MHz
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    USB Controller 2
    Model : HP (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
    Revision : A4
    Version : 1.10
    Interface : UHCI
    Channels : 2
    Speed : 48MHz
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    USB Controller 3
    Model : HP (ICH9) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
    Revision : A4
    Version : 2.00
    Specification : 1.00
    Interface : EHCI
    Channels : 4
    Companion Controllers : 2
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
    Addressing Support : 64-bit
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    USB Controller 4
    Model : HP (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
    Revision : A4
    Version : 1.10
    Interface : UHCI
    Channels : 2
    Speed : 48MHz
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    USB Controller 5
    Model : HP (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
    Revision : A4
    Version : 1.10
    Interface : UHCI
    Channels : 2
    Speed : 48MHz
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    USB Controller 6
    Model : HP (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
    Revision : A4
    Version : 1.10
    Interface : UHCI
    Channels : 2
    Speed : 48MHz
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    USB Controller 7
    Model : HP (ICH9) USB Universal Host Controller
    Revision : A4
    Version : 1.10
    Interface : UHCI
    Channels : 2
    Speed : 48MHz
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    USB Controller 8
    Model : HP (ICH9) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
    Revision : A4
    Version : 2.00
    Specification : 1.00
    Interface : EHCI
    Channels : 8
    Companion Controllers : 4
    Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
    Addressing Support : 64-bit
    Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

    FireWire/1394 Controller 1
    Model : HP IEEE 1394 Host Controller
    Revision : A1
    Version : 1.10
    Interface : OHCI
    Enhanced Support : No
    Channels : 64
    Speed : 400MHz

    System SMBus Controller 1
    Model : Intel 801xx/63xx SMBus
    Version : 0.03
    Specification : 2.00
    Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : Yes
    Slave Device Enabled : Yes
    PEC Support : Yes
    Speed : 100kHz

    Expansion Slot(s)
    PCI Express Graphic X16 : PCIe x16 PME Hot-Plug Available
    PCI Express-0 : PCIe x1 PME Hot-Plug Available
    PCI Express-1 (1h) : PCIe x1 PME Hot-Plug Available
    PCI Express-2 (2h) : PCIe x1 PME Hot-Plug Available
    PCI Express-3 (3h) : PCIe x1 PME Hot-Plug Available
    PCI Express-4 (4h) : PCIe x1 PME Hot-Plug Available

    Performance Tips
    Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
    Warning 2507 : Mainboard has too few memory slots. Upgrading the memory may be difficult or expensive.
    Warning 2508 : All memory slots are full. Upgrading the memory may be difficult or expensive.
    Warning 2541 : FSB exceeds Chipset rated speed. Reduce FSB.
    Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
     
    canveen, Jan 29, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Sandra's just being stupid. You have a 45 chipset which is clearly rated to run 1066MHz FSB processors, even though Sandra seems to think otherwise:

    If it isn't doing anything to downclock your FSB, there's probably not anything to worry about.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 29, 2009
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  3. canveen

    canveen Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for that quick reply... and no, it is not doing anything to reduce my FSB.

    By the way, can you point me to a "smarter" software to check system performance and benchmarks?

    Naveen
     
    canveen, Jan 29, 2009
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  4. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    CPU-Z, Everest Pro, PC Wizard....
    And the FSB@266MHz is fine. Nothing to worry about. Instead of running software, checkout the documentation of the 4-series chipset on Intel's site.
     
    Andy, Jan 29, 2009
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  5. canveen

    canveen Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just did that... :p

    In any case, thanks for the quick help...

    Cheers
     
    canveen, Jan 29, 2009
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