CPU upgrade

[MT102]

I have a very lightly used 9200t desktop that still works very well, and ok speed with a hardline connection. I am looking to find an upgraded CPU processor, should it in fact be able to be replaced/upgraded.

The current CPU is an Intel Core TMU Duo, E8200, 2.66 GHZ, 3.00 GB

[BeemerBiker]

Specs for your M9100t are here 

I don't see the Q9650 listed as an option.  I upgraded an HP 6000 from e8700 to Q9650 with the only problem having to get into BIOS and raise the CPU fan idle speed.  

I was unable to find the BIOS for this model.  The links here are no good and I would not trust a 3rd party bios upgrade 

If the 3rd party has links to HP then OK

I have (long ago) upgrade core 2 quad to Xeon using the socket 771 to 775 mode as discussed here

https://www.delidded.com/lga-771-to-775-adapter/

You would have to check your bios to see if the microcode for the Xeon is in there.  It is also possible to add missing microcode as discussed here 

Someone at HP (like a real HP person with an HP badge) needs to show where the bios for the M9200T is so the version history can be looked at.  Usually new CPUs are listed as working after the upgrade.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, @MT102 

I have zipped up and attached the last BIOS HP update HP released for your PC, below.

The problem is...you are running W10 and the update was only written to be run using Windows Vista or Windows 7.

There is no telling what will happen if you try to update the BIOS using an unsupported operating system.

Here is a copy and paste of the release notes found inside the exe file after using the 7-zip file utility to extract the file into a folder...

Title: IPIBL-LB Motherboard BIOS Update

Version: 5.43

Description: IPIBL-LB Motherboard BIOS update improves system thermal performance and updates fan curve for processor support.

Purpose: Recommended

Category: BIOS

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (64-bit)

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Starter (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (64-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)

Language(s):

Global English

Enhancement/Fixes:

- Improves system thermal performance.

- Updates fan curve for processor support.

- Resolves issue with the system appearing to hang during restart if an HP Personal Media Drive is connected.

- Resolves issue with the system hanging when 7GB of RAM is installed.

- Updates Hardware Diagnostic Tools to v4880.05.

Prerequisites:

- You must be logged on as an administrator to install this update.

- You must have a Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system.

Installation Instructions:

1. Click the Download Only button.
2. At the File Download screen, click the Save button.
3. At the Save As screen, save the file to your Desktop.
4. If a message appears stating that the file already exists, click YES to overwrite file.
5. Double-click the icon for the update downloaded to your desktop, and then click NEXT.
6. Follow on-screen instructions.
7. If prompted to restart the system upon completion of the update, click YES and allow system to restart.

Copyright © 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

This discussion (last reply) indicates that the Q9650 works in the Benicia motherboard.

BIOS update for IPIBL-LB (BENICIA) motherboard - HP Support Community - 6458526

[MT102]

Thanks for all who responded to my question, I did finally get a live HP person who identified an CPU option, but as some stated here it was set to run to run on Windows 7. With the leg work in insuring I have the right bios, I will probably just bite the bullet for a new desktop. I have had much better satisfied with HP desktops v laptops, which at some point just become problematic after a few years.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[BeemerBiker]

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@MT102 wrote:

Thanks for all who responded to my question, I did finally get a live HP person who identified an CPU option, but as some stated here it was set to run to run on Windows 7. With the leg work in insuring I have the right bios, I will probably just bite the bullet for a new desktop. I have had much better satisfied with HP desktops v laptops, which at some point just become problematic after a few years.

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On my HP6000 and Pro3400 the "win 7" bios updates worked fine under windows 10x64.  Dos bios upgrades are a different matter altogether.   I hope I never have to boot another floppy again.