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    Core 2 Duo in Aspir 5672wlmi

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by computervreak, Sep 9, 2006.

  1. computervreak

    computervreak Newbie

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    I thought someone said that with a bios update you can put a core 2 duo into a aspire 5672wlmi. I am currently running the latest bios, but i wanted to know for future reference (Basically when the vore duo proceesor is out of date).
     
    computervreak, Sep 9, 2006
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    goddo Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump, I would like to know as well!
     
    goddo, Sep 13, 2006
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  3. Hipopanonamous

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    yes it does
     
    Hipopanonamous, Sep 16, 2006
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  4. Hipopanonamous

    Hipopanonamous Notebook Enthusiast

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    Search for posts from a user named "sucka" (I think) in this forum and others for details
     
    Hipopanonamous, Sep 16, 2006
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    Bios 3224?
    Here are the release note for it
    1. Update new M56 VBIOS.

    2. Update to support Merom CPU.
    zb1.tc1\bcp.asm
    base\cpu\m2706f1.asm

    SO yes you can indeedy upgrade to the Merom. The only problem is that Merom gives out more heat... I would suggest getting a Low voleage core proccy or prehaps even getting rid of Acers thermal paste/pads and using AS5 to cool it better thus negoiting the more heat Merom will give out
     
    CoolHotCold, Sep 16, 2006
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  6. poi

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    I checked my BIOS system version and it's v1.3234.. hmmm so it's newer than 3224 right?
     
    poi, Sep 17, 2006
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    That's great the bios supports the core 2 duo. I'd love to be able to drop in a 64 bit chip maybe in a year or so for linux use. (I'm ordering my 5672 today)

    Is the CPU simple a drop in replacement as with desktops?
     
    Chemicalis, Oct 17, 2006
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    yes it is a ZIF processor
     
    bugmenot9, Oct 17, 2006
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