CPU upgrade for HP Elite 8200 SFF

[XAVIER-X1]

Hello,

I just tried to upgrade my stock CPU from a core i5 to core i7 3770. The PC will not boot and gives 5 beeps during POST startup. I looked it up and it meant processor failure. I replaced the original CPU back and the PC booted normally.

Does this mean my core i7 is defective? Or do I need to do any BIOS upgrade to make it work?

My system BIOS version is: J01 V02.21

If the core i7 3770 is not compatible? What would be the highest CPU that could work on the 8200 Elite SFF? 

I would it appreciate your kind advice. 

Thanks in advance!

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

The best you can do is the i7-2600.

The HP 8200 Elite PC series cannot support any Intel 3rd gen processor.

See this note from Intel at the link below...The 8200 Elite has the Q67 chipset.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000006050/boards-and-kits/desktop-boards.ht...

[XAVIER-X1]

Thank you very much Paul!

I appreciate your help.

🙂

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.