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    S96J Merom upgrade inquiry

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Kulokoy, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. Kulokoy

    Kulokoy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I believe I posted this before together with anoth topic, though this part was left unanswered. Anyway I would just like to know if the S96J is compatible with the T7500 processor as it has 800Mhz bus speed. If yes, wouldn't I have any back-compatibility issue with the 667Mhz RAM installed? Or should I just go with the T7400.

    I also was told once by a shop that S96Js are unstable with core 2, is this true?

    Is it also hard to update the BIOS, is it an easy DIY, and where should I get the software required?

    Appreciate your feedbacks.

    thanks,
    JM
     
    Kulokoy, Aug 14, 2007
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    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    No, it would not fit. The S96j has a M socket.

    The newer Merom processors T7X00 (where X is an odd number) uses the newer P socket, which would not physically fit.

    For upgrades, look for Merom processors with the M socket, often designated T7X00 (where X is an even number).
     
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  3. Kulokoy

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    Tnx for the response. So I'll probably go for a T7400 or T7200.

    Hope someone could answer my other inquiries if ever I go for the above processors.
     
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    Shouldn't I upgrade the BIOS if my S96J only had a Yonah based T2400 pre-installed when I bought it?
     
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    Correct, but you said that because you have not done the BIOS upgrade before, that means that your BIOS is on the pre-VGA adapter fix.(which includes the capability to plug a Merom chip in.). Unless you bought your computer after the fix, then your already set.
     
    Bhatman, Aug 14, 2007
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