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12-02-2012 04:54 AM
Hi,
What kind of CPU can i set in my HP Compaq nx7300 instead of
Celeron M 440 /FSB 1.86/533 ?
Thanks.
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12-03-2012 10:12 AM
Hi:
I have copied and pasted the release notes from the BIOS update that adds support for these processors.
Enhancements | ||
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Here is the link to all the revisions notes.
The way I see it, is that a BIOS update now allows for those processors to work.
They will run at the full 667 MHz if they work.
My opinion is that HP never updated the processor specs on that link I posted.
Unfortunately, the service manual doesn't differentiate by model or chipset. It just lists all of the supported processors in chapter 1.
http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01035648/c01035648.pdf
Paul
12-02-2012 07:56 AM
Hi:
It depends on the motherboard chipset your PC has. If it is the GML40 which it probably is, the best you can do is the Celeron 450 (according to the HP specs).
The chipset specs are at the first link, and you also have to read the quickspecs from the second link I posted.
http://ark.intel.com/products/27876/Intel-82940GML-Graphics-and-Memory-Controller
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12614_div/12614_div.HTML
If it is the 945GM, you can go to the Pentium C2D T7600.
Paul
12-03-2012 01:10 AM
Hi Paul,
CPU-Z shows i943/940GML, but BIOS (68YGU) was updated to version F.0E
As I early understand, previous versions of BIOS was fixed for support C2D,
that notebook' motherbord can possible use such CPUs.
It is now clear.
Thanks.
12-03-2012 09:47 AM - edited 12-03-2012 09:55 AM
But how about intel compatible cpu list for 940GML ? There are only Celerons.
I have simply last BIOS version flashed and yet try to understand on which CPU
can be upgraded the hardware.
Should new CPU have FSB-533 like previous or can be on FSB-667 ?
I understand that it should be Socket M (478).
OK. I try to buy & set some C2D.
Thanks.
12-03-2012 10:12 AM
Hi:
I have copied and pasted the release notes from the BIOS update that adds support for these processors.
Enhancements | ||
|
Here is the link to all the revisions notes.
The way I see it, is that a BIOS update now allows for those processors to work.
They will run at the full 667 MHz if they work.
My opinion is that HP never updated the processor specs on that link I posted.
Unfortunately, the service manual doesn't differentiate by model or chipset. It just lists all of the supported processors in chapter 1.
http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01035648/c01035648.pdf
Paul
12-12-2012 04:33 AM
Hi!
I have upgraded my notebook' cpu Celeron M 440 on C2D Mobile T5200.
Bios is started and shows new CPU, Bios Memory Test is OK.
But now the OS Windows 7 on notebook is corrupted and does not start.
I see only bios starting and nothing more.
It happened 2 days ago with old cpu and now to restore the system is not simple,
because CD-drive does not work well.
So, I can not say for 100% that T5200 works well.
I will solve yet the problem with restoring the system.
Thanks.
