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    Upgrade v6j core duo to core duo 2

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by eatbuckshot, May 1, 2007.

  1. eatbuckshot

    eatbuckshot Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible that i can go from core duo to core duo 2 on this laptop :eek:

    the lambo vx1 uses a core duo 2 processor but it probably has a different mobo despite the fact that the chassis is almost identical to the v6j
     
    eatbuckshot, May 1, 2007
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    the motherboard for core duo and core 2 duo is the same. it may just work when you drop it in....but most likely you will need a bios update if you want the core 2 duo to work.
     
    ejl, May 1, 2007
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    do you think asus would update the bios for core duo 2 even though they never shipped one with core duo 2?
     
    eatbuckshot, May 2, 2007
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    well, btotech customized them in the past with the core 2 duo so either there is a bios out, or they work with a drop in. perhaps you should email them or milestonepc (i think they customized as well) to see how they did it.
     
    ejl, May 2, 2007
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    oh ok thanks
     
    eatbuckshot, May 2, 2007
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    I think they were working on Merom support starting from an older version of the BIOS, 30something (I saw bug fixes in BIOS updates). So I presume it should work,but it's not guaranteed. :)
     
    E.B.E., May 3, 2007
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    i talked to the guy at BTOtech he says just need an upgraded bios
     
    eatbuckshot, May 3, 2007
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    I was pretty sure that either 302 or 303 said it was Merom compatible.
     
    CalebSchmerge, May 3, 2007
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