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    does e1505 with core duo use same mobo/chipset as one with core 2 duo?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Frippo, Oct 1, 2006.

  1. Frippo

    Frippo Notebook Consultant

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    noticed I can pick up a new core 2 duo cheaper than upgrading through dell and then I can sell the old core duo so wondered if its the same mobo so that will work smoothly?
     
    Frippo, Oct 1, 2006
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    Yes you can. Several users have upgraded to C2D from CD with no trouble at all. You might have to update your drivers, so I would recommend doing this before you do the upgrade.
     
    Amber, Oct 1, 2006
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  3. Frippo

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    Thank you for your reply, this might save me some money. :)
     
    Frippo, Oct 2, 2006
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    Yes you can just update the BIOS
     
    mikkroik, Oct 2, 2006
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    Yes they do. Like the member above said all you will have to do is update the bios
     
    gridtalker, Oct 2, 2006
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    ok tyty guys, good to have options if i realize i might need some more juice later on when prices drops.
     
    Frippo, Oct 2, 2006
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    How does one go about updating the bios?

    ucb9999
     
    Phillip, Oct 2, 2006
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    Goto support.dell.com and navigate to the specific model that you have on the drivers & downloads page.

    Under the FlashBIOS section, download the .exe file . Then run that file and it will flash the BIOS. Don't interrupt the process though. It should only take a couple of minutes.
     
    Amber, Oct 2, 2006
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    My E1505(aka 6400) uses the F08 BIOS and has C2D so anything F08 or newer will work with C2D.
     
    waynejkruse10, Oct 3, 2006
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    Thanks, Southern Girl

    ucb9999
     
    Phillip, Oct 3, 2006
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