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    Upgrading CPU

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Gotei 13, Nov 24, 2007.

  1. Gotei 13

    Gotei 13 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am planning to upgrade my V6J CPU from T2050(core duo) to a T5500(core 2 duo). Will the cpu run fine when i upgrade or do i need to update my bios or anything for it to run?
     
    Gotei 13, Nov 24, 2007
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    It is recommended to upgrade to the latest BIOS when upgrading cpus, especially different cores like you are. If it was a straight yonah to yonah swap, then no. But since you're venturing into Merom territory, make sure you have the latest BIOS.
     
    adinu, Nov 24, 2007
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    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree; definitely do a BIOS upgrade beforehand to ensure that it will be recognized after you install the new CPU.
     
    AuroraS, Nov 24, 2007
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  4. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    I'm quite sure the 30X line of V6J BIOSes support the Merom. But there are some bugfixes in latest versions so do use the 304 (I think that's the latest).

    Make sure it's a Merom and not a Santa Rosa CPU!
     
    E.B.E., Nov 26, 2007
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