CPU clock speed problem

[MEK4178]

I just bought a new computer with a an Athlon 64 3200+. The website i ordered it from says it should have and operating speed of 2 Ghz, and i also checked on newegg and they have it listed as 2 ghz too.

Now, my problem is that when i check under My Computer properties, it says that the processor is 1.84 Ghz. I really have no clue why it says this because when i check the BIOS is says the processor is running at 2 Ghz. Is this even a problem? i'm just really confused why it would say that under my computer.

Any suggestions as to what i should do?

 

[GameGURU]

if the bios says that it is at 2GHZ, ignore stupid windows.

 

[Blind_Arrow]

u have windows XP? or earlier?

also, which SP have ui got.

try this s/w as well, to see whats inside:

www.astra32.com/download.htm

 

[GameGURU]

Also try the xp updates. One more thing look at the clock speed, if it is anything under 200MHZ then you are underclocked. Post back if you have any questions.

 

[MEK4178]

i downloaded that astra program and yes, it looks like im underclocked.

It says that the CPU clock is 10.0 x 183.9 Mhz.

How would i go about fixing this because im pretty sure that in BIOS it says that its 10.0 x 200 Mhz.

 

[Blind_Arrow]

its the FSB @ 183.9,

see if u can change ur FSB, as normally Multiplier is locked.

 

[MEK4178]

i fixed my problem. I just updated the BIOS and it now shows it at 2 ghz.

 

[GameGURU]

You need to make sure that the bios is updated as well. That could most liley be the problem.