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09-15-2009 04:51 AM - edited 09-15-2009 07:37 AM
Hi,
@khaledseif wrote:Does dv4t-1400 support quad core Q9000?
It has a PM45 chipset which is the same chipset used for Q9000.
The Q9000 does not use a chipset. It has circuitry on the die. It is a processor. Laptop motherboards use chipsets such as the P45 mobile express.
Sorry to bear bad news. The best you can do with the chipset and supported processors in your notebook is a duo core processor. Quads are not supported by the custom HP BIOS.
regards,
erico
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09-16-2009 12:28 PM
IN th DV3510nr notebook service manual, the T9800 processor is listed as supported. It is a Penryn processor, unlike the Penryn 3M processor which is currently in the notebook. Could I now assume that all Penryn dual core processors are then supported? Like the P9XXX series?
09-18-2009 01:56 AM
09-18-2009 02:50 PM - edited 09-18-2009 02:56 PM
Hi,
Here is your support page.
It looks as if the only guaranteed to work upgrades fall within the following list for your laptop. It looks like a glass ceiling of 2.2Ghz.
T7500 (2.2-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
√ √ √
T7300 (2.0-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
√ √ √
T7100 (1.8-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
800-MHz FSB)
√ √ √
T5250e (1.5-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
667-MHz FSB)
√ √ √
T2300 (1.6-GHz, L2 cache, 533-
MHz FSB)
√ √ √
TJ85 (1.67-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache,
667-MHz FSB)
regards,
erico
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09-18-2009 03:11 PM
Hi,
@Luv3510 wrote:IN th DV3510nr notebook service manual, the T9800 processor is listed as supported. It is a Penryn processor, unlike the Penryn 3M processor which is currently in the notebook. Could I now assume that all Penryn dual core processors are then supported? Like the P9XXX series?
Sorry to have to tell you, but the answer is no. If the processor is not in the supported CPU list there is no guarantee that the BIOS has support for it. That means buying one and installing it will be a crapshoot and you could end up with snake eyes ( losing $$$).
regards,
erico
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09-19-2009 08:44 AM - edited 09-19-2009 08:45 AM
hi,
i have dv2701tx laptop. i want to upgrade processor. currently i have t5450 1.66 Ghz and 667mhz fsb at ppga478 socket. can i go to processor with more fsb then 667mhz? or i have to stick to 667mhz fsb. which are best processors for my laptops?
Vishu
09-21-2009 05:35 AM
Hi,
Sorry.
I am unable to find information on this one.
regards,
erico
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09-22-2009 08:38 AM
Hi
I have been looking for a suitable HDD upgrade for my HP 530.
I guess my questions are
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- Do I need to upgrade the BIOS (if so a link would be good) ?
- Will a SATA II drive work assuming I buy one of the brands you recommend eg. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150515
Any other advice . . . .
many thanks
