Why does my CPU speed read "O" in System Profiler?

My System Profiler reads "O" for CPU speed, even though I have a 1.8GHz Giga Designs upgrade.
The computer runs fine, it just really bothers me...
Though I have heard of people having trouble running certain software when this problem occurs. By the way, I have reset the PRAM, and inserted a new battery as well, problem persists.

Thanks! I love this discussion group... 8-)
Err...what is MDD? Guess I don't really need to know, just need to upgrade my Mac. Please don't feel a need to explain if it's complicated.
Japaman, notice you are in Japan. So am I, Nagano-ken (now 8 years). Also noticed you registered here on my birthday, April 16th. Coincidence? I think not...
Just kidding. Anyway, always good to know another English-speaking Mac user in Japan. Please feel free to email me at [email protected]
Cheers!

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