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for Front Side Bus, FSB is also known as the Processor Bus, Memory Bus,
or System Bus and connects the CPU with the main
memory
and is used to connect to other components within the computer. The
FSB can range from speeds of 66 MHz, 133
MHz, 100 MHz, 266 MHz, 400 MHz,
and up. The FSB is now another important consideration when
looking at purchasing a computer Motherboard or
a new computer.
The FSB speed can generally
be set either using the system BIOS or with jumpers located on the
computer motherboard. While most motherboards will allow you to set
the FSB to any setting, ensure that the FSB is properly set unless you
plan to Overclock the computer.
Issues such as hardware
lockups, data corruption or other errors may arise with older
hardware, such as old SCSI cards and a newer front side bus such as a
motherboard with a 100MHz FSB. Verify your component's compatibility
with your motherboard and/or Motherboard FSB speed. In addition, verify
that the FSB is properly set; overclocking the computer can also cause
these types of issues.
Also see: Bus, Back Side
Bus,
Motherboard
definitions
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