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    IBM R40 (2722) CPU Replacement Baninas to Dothan

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by junky, Jan 22, 2006.

  1. junky

    junky Newbie

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    I got an IBM R40 2722 with an existing Banias M-705 1,5 GHz.

    Now i bought a M-765 2,1 GHz Dothan CPU for replacing my old cpu.

    After installing the new processor, the notebook will not boot anymore.

    As far as I see, the bios does not recognize the cpu. But a already got the newest bios from the IBM website.

    Is there any patch or beta Bios for getting the Dothan CPU working in an IBM R40?

    Thank you...
     
    junky, Jan 22, 2006
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Highly unlikely. Although somone might mod the BIOS, but you wont get one from IBM.

    I have seen many failed Banias to Dothan upgrades.
     
    miner, Jan 22, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You might want to check over at ThinkPads.com forums. If someone has done it they'll be over there.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 23, 2006
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