Upgrading Windows 7 machine

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[Noname4me]

I tried to research this and came up with the same thing? This is what I was able to find but it's all greek to me Motherboard
Manufacturer PEGATRON CORPORATION
Model 2AB6 (CPU 1)
Version 1.04
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model Sandy Bridge
Chipset Revision 09
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model H67
Southbridge Revision B3
System Temperature 36 °C
BIOS
Brand AMI
Version 7.11
Date 3/18/2011
Voltage
VIN0 1.656 V
MEMORY CONTROLLER 1.656 V
VIN2 1.640 V
PCI Data
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage In Use
Data lanes x16
Slot Designation J6B2
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation J6B1
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 1
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation J6D1
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 2
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation J7B1
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 3

[Noname4me]

These are the basics I have been able to find on the overall system.

 Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500 @ 3.30GHz 36 °C
Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
PEGATRON CORPORATION 2AB6 (CPU 1) 35 °C
Graphics
S24R35A (1920x1080@60Hz)
1024MB NVIDIA GeForce 405 (Unknown) 45 °C
Storage
931GB Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 (SATA ) 31 °C
Optical Drives
hp BD E DH12E3LH
hp CDDVDW TS-H653T
Audio
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC

[Paul_Tikkanen]

From the specs you posted, your PC should run W10, but the IDT audio may not work.

If it doesn't work after you upgrade, see if this W10 IDT audio driver from a newer model desktop PC works on yours too.

Restart the PC after installing the driver.

Tempo High-Definition Audio Driver (Original IDT)

6.10.6504.0

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp71501-72000/sp71717.exe 

I believe that you will end up with W10 Pro after upgrading from W7 Ultimate.

The HP motherboard name for the Pegatron motherboard was 'Cleveland' as indicated in the parts list I posted yesterday.

The Crucial memory report indicates your PC will support 4 x 4 GB of memory.

HP - Compaq Pavilion Elite HPE-510t | Memory RAM & SSD Upgrades | Crucial.com

Chipset specs from the Intel website:

Intel H67 Express Chipset Product Specifications

If your PC came with a Wi-Fi adapter from HP, do you know what model it is?

Those old Wi-Fi adapters may or may not work on W10.

Since the model series has been retired, the documentation is hard to find if it even exists at all.

You shouldn't have to update the BIOS to upgrade to W10, but there is a v7.15 update that must have been the last one HP released for the PC if you want to take the risk on updating it.

This is a reputable 3rd party driver website.

HP Pavilion Elite HPE-510t CTO BIOS (driverscollection.com)

I downloaded the BIOS file, used 7-Zip to extract the contents from the exe file and these are the release notes found inside the folder:

Title: IPISB-CH PC Desktop BIOS Update

Version: 7.15

Description: This package provides an update to the IPISB-CH PC Desktop BIOS for the supported desktop models and supported operating systems.

Purpose: Critical

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)

Language(s):

Global English

Enhancement/Fixes:

- Resolves issue with generation of duplicate UUIDs (Universal Unique Identifier) for multiple systems.

Prerequisites:

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

- You must have a Microsoft Windows 7 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 © 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

[Noname4me]

Wow everyone here is great this is a huge help. I have found out a little more and this is what I've got so far.

Motherboard
Manufacturer PEGATRON CORPORATION
Model 2AB6 (CPU 1)
Version 1.04
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model Sandy Bridge
Chipset Revision 09
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model H67
Southbridge Revision B3
System Temperature 35 °C
BIOS
Brand AMI
Version 7.11
Date 3/18/2011
Voltage
VIN0 1.656 V
MEMORY CONTROLLER 1.656 V
VIN2 1.640 V
PCI Data
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage In Use
Data lanes x16
Slot Designation J6B2
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation J6B1
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 1
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation J6D1
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 2
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation J7B1
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 3
Graphics
Monitor
Name S24R35A on NVIDIA GeForce 405
Current Resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Work Resolution 1920x1032 pixels
State Enabled, Primary
Monitor Width 1920
Monitor Height 1080
Monitor BPP 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Frequency 60 Hz
Device \\.\DISPLAY1\Monitor0
NVIDIA GeForce 405
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Model GeForce 405
GPU GT218
Device ID 10DE-10C5
Revision A3
Subvendor Unknown (1B0A)
Current Performance Level Level 0
Die Size 57 mm²
Release Date 2011
DirectX Support 10.1
OpenGL Support 4.1
Bus Interface PCI Express x16
Temperature 45 °C
Driver version 9.18.13.4144
BIOS Version 70.18.7c.00.0b
ROPs 8
Shaders 16 unified
Memory 1024 MB

and the audio is

Audio
Sound Cards
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
NVIDIA High Definition Audio
NVIDIA High Definition Audio
NVIDIA High Definition Audio
NVIDIA High Definition Audio
Playback Devices
Digital Output (S/PDIF) (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)
Speakers / Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC) (default)
Communications Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)
Recording Devices
Line In (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC) (default)
Stereo Mix (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)

[Paul_Tikkanen]

W10 should install a graphics driver for the Nvidia GPU. 

[Noname4me]

I have 3 open PCI-E slots do you think adding a 256gig ssd to one of those or use the one open SATA connection for my primary drive.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

I recommend you install a 2.5" SATA SSD.

I'm not sure you can boot from any of those PCIe slots, and they won't support a NVMe SSD unless perhaps for storage only.

You will need a 3.5" to 2.5" drive caddy to properly mount the smaller 2.5" SSD where a 3.5" drive goes.

I'm not sure you can boot from any of those PCIe slots, and they won't support a NVMe SSD unless perhaps for storage only.

[Noname4me]

Just an update to everyone here that were so helpful. Success !! I have a new Windows 10 O.S. working great. Thanks again for all the input, you made it monkey see monkey do easy enough for this old guy. Now on to adding the ssd and ram.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.