Abit KV7-V athlon XP compatibility

[Chronos]

I purchased what appears to be an unfortunate mb/cpu combo - an athlon XP 2900 and abit KV7-V. The thing crashes [blank screen, no beeps] before windows 98 can load. Am using 400 watt power supply and pc3200 memory- both new and not junk. Suggestions?

 

[Chronos]

Well, I solved the problem on my own. I bought this marriage made in hell combo from Tiger Direct. I advise you not to repeat my error. The KV7 board probably works just fine with a Semperon processor. I assure you it sucks with an Athlon XP cpu.

 

[ravenprp]

It is unfortunate that you are experiencing compatibility issues with your motherboard and CPU. It is possible that the Abit KV7-V may not be compatible with the Athlon XP 2900, as it is an older motherboard and may not support newer processors.

One suggestion would be to check for any BIOS updates for the motherboard that may add support for your CPU. You can also try adjusting the BIOS settings, such as disabling any overclocking or adjusting the memory timings.

If these steps do not work, it may be necessary to upgrade to a newer motherboard that is compatible with your CPU. I recommend doing some research and checking compatibility before making any purchases in the future to avoid compatibility issues.