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    HP EliteBook 8540w: upgrading processor from 2 to 4 cores

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by StanislavF, Aug 27, 2010.

  1. StanislavF

    StanislavF Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    Recently I found out that 8540w comes with two different motherboards: one fow double core and the second one for quad core processor. Also there are 3 adapters: 90, 120 and 150 W.

    Is it possible to upgrade processor from 2 to 4 cores without replacing motherboard (!)?

    Bpard differs by number of memory modules (2 at double core models and 4 at quad core models) and probably by power system.

    Any ideas.

    Stanislav
     
    StanislavF, Aug 27, 2010
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  2. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Nope, it's not possible. You need a different mobo revision.
    You can try and put a quad in it, but it most likely will greet you with loads of issues (might not even post).
     
    Aikimox, Aug 27, 2010
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  3. StanislavF

    StanislavF Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks. I understand.

    P. S. Different power systems – ok two mobo. But 2 memory modules agains 4 – why? Marketing, I think.
     
    StanislavF, Aug 28, 2010
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