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‎01-10-2021 06:52 AM

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Product: Example: Pavilion a6642p
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista

Hi, This Pavilion a6642p comes with a Pentium e5200 CPU,  and id like to put a 4 core in it such as the Core 2 Quad Q6600 or the Q9650, as the IPIBL-LB board is compatible with these models.  I was told I need to update the BIOS before installing the CPU, and would like to know where to get the updates for older CPUs like this.  I would also like to run Windows 7, not sure it will run Windows 10, but the Vista has got to go. Thanks in advance.

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‎01-13-2021 10:46 AM

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@MrCMD77

Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.
 

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, As we have limited support boundaries in the support community as of now.

I would request you to contact our Support and our Support Engineers should be able to sort this out. HP Support can be reached by clicking on the following link:  www.hp.com/contacthp/

NOTE: HP does not recommend upgrading or downgrading hardware parts or software that is bundled with the product as It may affect the manufacturer's warranty and performance, however, you could change the configuration at your own discretion.

Here is the BIOS: https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-pavilion-a6600-desktop-pc-series/3793920/model/3... for IPIBL-LB Motherboard BIOS Update.


Please feel free to contact us here anytime you need any further assistance. Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

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