Help, My computer is freaking out

OK, maybe someone here can shed some light on whats going on (please keep in mine I'm a newbie).
I have a KT3V ver 1.0 (ms-6712)mainboard (says it will support 333 FSB), a AMD 3000+ processor (333Mhz FSB), 512MB DDR SDRAM/PC3200, geforce 4200ti dual monitor vid card, 80 gig HD, XP pro, cd burner, DVD player etc.
I have several questions:
#1 - Why doesnt my computer recongize the 3000+ processor. While playing with settings, it shows as anywhere from 1.275 mhz to 1.725 mhz, is it running at those speeds or is it just not showing the correct info in system info?
#2 - With this set up, I would assume that I should not have any "slow down" issues. However I have a real problem with my music (music match) breaking up severly when opening new programs.
#3 - where is a good place on the net to learn more about overclocking, bios settings etc?
Any help would be greatly Appreciated.
Thanks
Alan

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Originally posted by Netherscourge
Have you installed the most recent BIOS for you board? It should be 1.8.
Also - you have a KT4, not a KT3.
Once you install 1.8 (which is required for your board to recognize the 3000XP), you need to set your FSB frequency to 167 mhz.
Save and Exit.
You\'ll then be running at 2.18 GHZ.
No I havent updated the Bios (I played with settings and froze it up so I've been kinda afraid to change it again)
My board clearly says KT3V with model # ms-6712 version 10A on it, is that wrong?
Why will I only be at 2.18 Ghz? Will this board not handle the 3.0?
If the board & processor says it will support 333 Mhz FSB, why isnt that an option is Bios (only goes up to 280)?
Thanks for your help.
Alan

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