Using a socket compatible CPU

[OmegTubero]

Hi, recently i discovered that i could use a i7 2820QM, on my g6-1347el and was wondering sinc it does use the same socket if it would work, the problem is that is not listed in the manual so i should hope that HP did add it trought the last BIOS update, if not i will still be happy to use the i7 2620m

 

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

You would have to show me where you found that information that an i7 2820QM will work.

All the supported processors are 35W and the i7 2820QM is a 45W processor, so I doubt it is supported.

Intel Core i72820QM Processor 8M Cache up to 3.40 GHz Product Specifications

None of the BIOS update release notes indicate that support for other processors was added.

Version:

F.41 Rev. A

Fixed in this release: - Provides support for the AMD Radeon 7450M graphics controller.

Version:

F.52

Fixed in this release: - Provides support for the nVidia GeForce GT 520M graphic controller.

Version:

F.62

Fixed in this release: - Provides support for the nVidia GeForce 610M graphic controller.

Version:

F.63

Fixed in this release: - Provides support for additional notebook models.

Version:

F.64

Fixed in this release: - Provides support for additional notebook models.

Version:

F.65

Fixed in this release: - Updates the BIOS to support the Microsoft Windows 8 wireless button controls.

Version:

F.66

Fixed in this release: - Optimized the memory settings to improve the reliability of the memory system.

[OmegTubero]

I just tough that same socket = work if they didn't expand the support then it will not, thx

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.