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    Big hp doubt

    Discussion in 'HP' started by usuariox, May 8, 2006.

  1. usuariox

    usuariox Newbie

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    Hello friends, I'm a bit worried because I bought an hp laptop, windows tells me it has a p4 processor but when I enter BIOS it says intel mobile celeron and it says the model is pavillion ze4300.

    Does anyone knows how can I find out which processor it has really.

    Thank you for everything.
     
    usuariox, May 8, 2006
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  2. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    try the free trial edition of Everest. or just google search CPU-Z, download the utility and check what processor you have :) ........................... tthough i suspect that CeleronM is a stripped down version of the Pentium M Dothan







    Edit: Direct Link to CPU-Z: http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
     
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    usuariox Newbie

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    Thank you man, I've just checked the everest program and it says I've an intel pentium 4 processor type, 2100 mhz, alias Northwood,A80532.

    I think that would be the right info.

    thanks a lot.
     
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  4. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    yes and it also means that you need to update your bIOS as its not getting the right CPU.

    google search Bios Updates, or go to the HP Site
     
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  5. usuariox

    usuariox Newbie

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    Do you think that upgrading my BIOS is really necessary?
     
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, if it works fine and there arent any issues which might hinder the performance/useability of the laptop, then there is no need to update.

    BIOS updates are mainly recommended if there is a bug or if you want to upgrade or if there is any performance hit which can be cured by the an update.
     
    miner, May 8, 2006
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