HP PAvilion zv6000 upgrade

Hi,
I've got this laptop w/ AMD Athlon64 3200+ on 939 socket. I'd like to upgrade it, respectively:
1.dual core processor; unsure whether this is possible.
2.higher definition screen: I'd prefer a matte 1620/1050
Things I've done so far: more RAM, there's 1.5 GB now. And a Hitachi 7k100, 7200 rpm, 6ATA is on the way.
There's not much else that I believe could be done for this laptop. I checked @ AMD's website for the BIOS and it might work with the dual core. Same specs given by CPU-Z on my laptop for my Venice AMD Athlon64 3200+ and the AMD Athlonx2 4200+ ; you can see them on newegg's website. Unfortunately, I saw someone's review @newegg.com saying that not even an AMD64 4000+ would work instead of my 3200+, which I find very strange... so it's a real dilemma.
Thanks for any input.

 

You will spend less money purchasing a new pavilion line notebook with the 30% off coupon than you will doing all that you state in your post (that's only if those upgrades are possible).

 

The zv6000 was not offered with the dual core cpu's and the BIOS wont likely support the dual core cpu's. The best you can do is upgrade to a single core Skt 939 cpu. AFAIK it accepted only certain revision cpu's...might be the reason why the 4000+ as reported by newegg did not work. As for as higher resolution screens are concerned since HP never offered any other screen option other than WXGA you will have to find one which is an exact match for the zv6000, otherwise you would have installation issues regarding fit ont the screen bezel.

I would recommend just upgrading the RAM to 2GB and any other upgrade to that system would just give you poor cost to performance gain ratio.

 

Point taken ! That's very important for me. I know now that I've got serious limitations to this laptop. But what is "Skt 939 cpu" ?
And has anyone heard of a film or something transparent that I can put in front of the screen to make it less reflective?
Thank you very much !

 

Socket 939. Your current cpu is 939. Miner just meant get a higher speed one (3800+,4000+)

I recently bought one of these off ebay. Made by 3m. Seller has 98.7 positive rating. Got screen. Did virtually nothing. Gave my screen a brownish tint and didn't do anything with glare. His auction listed no return accepted. If going ebay route I recommend you stay away from 3m screens and this seller.
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As far as cpu updates for z6000. It doesn't support dual core processors. It is supposed to support up to 4000+ san diego anthon 64's but someone posted a while back difficulty installing. Checking amd.com's forums it looks like you have to make sure you have the right model number.
"The ADA4000DAA5BN works. The ADA4000DKA4CF does not. " from here

The late, great lamented Notebookanalysis.com site reported success with everyone upgrading from 3200+ to 3800+ (as opposed to 4000+ cuz those gave off too much heat). I remember when I bought my zv6000 an HP phone rep said that the amd FX processors (whatever models where available at that time 4/2005) should work as well , but I never found evidence that this worked, or a bios that supports that etc. Common sense tells me even with a laptop cooler heat would kill the laptop quickly. But take that with a grain of salt. I'm not a techie and haven't tried this.

 

Sorry, guys, I'm not a "tech guru". I appreciate your comments, very useful !
I was close to buying a screen from ebay, but thanks to RabidGeek, I stopped at the right time. My Palm Pilot comes with such films, I was wondering if I could find a very large one for my laptop.
The upgrade in processor would bring more life to my slow machine, but I understand that the dual core would not work, thanks to you guys ! A 4000+ single core would come @ $60 only these days, and I'd like to profit of it ASAP. But how can I find which is my CPO model number ?
Thanks again !

 

Didn't mean to frighten you off sjn.simona. I was just throwing out a caution about that seller and my personnal experience. I did a quick search and it looks like Nushield protectors got some props here on the forums-see here:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=194288&highlight=screen+protector

At least Nushield has 100% guarrantee. When I was shopping this ebay guy had good reviews and the product was from 3M! Huge company- so I wasn't very cautious.

Can't figure why the screen protector looks horrible. I installed it correctly- the seller was responsive he just wouldn't let me return it since he listed no returns on his auction. Overall a bad experience I didn't want you to fall prey to.

So I advice to buy one from a seller who stands behind the product (i.e. will refund)- no matter if it's ebay or your local office depot. Good luck.

 

I have upgraded my zv6000 3500+ to the fx-55. I have been running this chip for about a year now with no problems! next step is the fx-60... I have tried different x2 cpus and they work, but only one core..

Jason

 

FX-55 wow. congrats.
1. Did you add any "thermal paste" or did you just pop the processor in?
2.Can you give the model number of the fx?
3.Did you notice a speed bump from ATHLON 64 3500 to FX?
4. wHICH x2 cpus did you try? I can't believe they worked- even just one core. I imagine the fx was still faster right?

 

Hi, here's a link to a hp zv6000 upgrade. Unfortunately, I'm not good at tech details, so could not understand whether the upgrade to dual core is possible or not.
http://www.modestotechsupport.com/dual/

I was just about to buy one of those AMD 4200x2 939 skt, but when I saw jazon't post, I thought that I might be doing a mistake. The dual core CPU should work, that's sure, the skt is a desktop one. I did a BIOS update from AMD and the last one dates back in 08.2006. ATIx200 supports dual core. So, where's the problem?? RabidGeek, you have good points, but I'm confused a bit:
1.Thermal paste should make a difference in temps, not in identifying the dual core CPU, right?
2.Here's the specs of the CPU I'd like to buy:
______________________________
Model
Brand AMD
Processors Type Desktop
Series Athlon 64 X2
Model ADA4200DAA5BV
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type Socket 939
Tech Spec
Core Manchester
Multi-Core Dual-Core
Name Athlon 64 X2 4200+
Operating Frequency 2.2GHz
HT 2000MHz
L1 Cache 128KB+128KB
L2 Cache 2 x 512KB
Manufacturing Tech 90 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Transport Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support No
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNOW! Professional
Voltage 1.30 V/1.35 V
Cooling Device Cooling device not included - Processor Only
_____________________________________
and here's the specs for the one I have on my laptop:
CPU Properties:
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64, 2000 MHz (10 x 200) 3200+
CPU Alias Venice S939
CPU Stepping DH-E6
Instruction Set x86, x86-64, MMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Original Clock 2000 MHz
Min / Max CPU Multiplier 4x / 10x
L1 Code Cache 64 KB (Parity)
L1 Data Cache 64 KB (ECC)
L2 Cache 512 KB (On-Die, ECC, Full-Speed)

CPU Physical Info:
Package Type 939 Pin uOPGA
Package Size 4.00 cm x 4.00 cm
Transistors 68.5 million
Process Technology 11Mi, 90 nm, CMOS, Cu, SOI
Die Size 84 mm2
Core Voltage 1.400 - 1.450 V
I/O Voltage 1.2 V + 2.5 V
Maximum Power 67.0 W

CPU Manufacturer:
Company Name Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Product Information http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118,00.html
______________________________
as it was recognized by Everest. Any incompatiblity between these 2 CPUs?
3.A speed incease might not be observed, but a multitasking increase in productivity, correct? At least, that's why I'm looking for such an upgrade.
4.Please, guys, take a look above for the specs of the CPUs and reply.

I appreciate any contribution.

 

Its the HP BIOS which doesnt support dual core and unless and until HP decide to update the code on the BIOS which they never will considering the zv6000 series is out of production, dual core is not possible on your system.

 

Yeah-the thermal paste is just for the temp only. The fx is gonna be much higher wattage than our 3200+ newcastles in our zv6000s. The fact that Jason says he used a fx-55 with no problems leaves me very excited but kinda skeptical.

Plus the fact that he's able to use the dual cores- even if the computer only recognizes one core that's good news for us to extend the life of our lappies.

All in all. Good news for me- I just await your answers Jason- ahem!! hehehe.

Also FYI- there are remotes for this lappy! I never knew this. I just bought this one and I'll let you how well it works when I get it.

 

After reading posts from other forums, I realized that the dual core upgrade would be impossible, so I'd get a single core.
My problem is: which model # of CPU should I buy?
I found the AMD single core SanDiego 4000+ @ newegg, but on 2 different model #: ADA4000DKA5CF and ADA4000DAA5BN.
Which one would work for the hp pavilion zv6000?

 

http://www.amdcompare.com/us-en/desktop/details.aspx?opn=ADA4000DKA5CF
http://www.amdcompare.com/us-en/desktop/details.aspx?opn=ADA4000DAA5BN

E6 vs. E4 stepping. I'd go with the older stepping, your BIOS is more likely to recognize it.

 

Thank you !

 

That would seems to go with my earlier quote from AMD's forums:

""The ADA4000DAA5BN works. The ADA4000DKA4CF does not"

(fyi-The link to that amd forum is in my 1st post on this thread)

Good luck cjn.simona- let us know how it goes.

 

Ok, I believe it's b/c the ADA4000DAA5BN/steping E4 works @ 1.35/1.40 V and the ADA4000DKA4CF/ steping E4 only @ 1.35 V.
My hp zv6000 has a Venice 3200+ working @1.40 V. However, both Everest and CPU-Z identify it as DH-E6; is this one the older stepping?
In other words, it's about voltage. Did I get it right?

 

sorry, correction: ADA4000DKA4CF/ steping E6 and
ADA4000DAA5BN/steping E4

 

No, it's about whether the BIOS has the necessary info to recognize the stepping. E4 is the last stepping HP added info for. BTW, flash in the latest BIOS before swapping CPUs or your notebook might not even recognize that.

 

The ADA4000DAA5BN is stepping E6, older version, and ADA4000DAA5BN is stepping E4. RabidGeek, it seems like the other way around !?

 

Answers:
1. Yes, I did use Thermal Paste - Arctic Silver 5 - Rice size drop
2. The model number is ADAFX55DAA5BN - from the invoice (I will double check when I get home.)
3. Yes, It played my games faster and performed the super PI test I think about ~30% faster.
4. Manchester core X2 3800+ and 4200+ (I don't know which one) Both CPUs worked but only one core. The fx-55 is faster than the 3800+/4200+.

Good luck with your upgrade...

Jason

 

I have the remote.. great little thing... and also the xb3000 docking bay.. I have upgraded the HD to the WD 120GB scorpio and 2Gb memory... It is pretty much loaded up... I want to get the internal Pioneer slot drive dvd for it next... It is a great little machine...

Jason

 

I read somewhere that E6 does not work. Probably safer to go with the E4.

Jason

 

Before you start taking apart your zv6000.. Download and PRINT the Maintenance and Service Manual http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=468790&lang=en&

Good luck with your upgrades,
Jason

 

After asking around for these important infos, newegg ran off of the E4, only the E6 still exists in their stock. However, if my machine shows E6 for the present 3200+, how about giving a chance to the 4000+ E6?
Good job, Jason ! You really love your machine. it's a very sturdy one. I have 1.5 GB ram now and upgraded to the Hitachi 7k100 6ATA.
After flashing the BIOS, the present one appears to date back in 08.2006. I presume you've got the same...?
Thanks again

 

Yep, that is the same bios version that I am running. Since you are running the 3200+ E6 - 67W, you may have different cooling than what is in my machine. You may want to verify that your machine has part number 383675-001 (Thermal Module for use with full-featured models) I believe that 383676-001 will not work to cool 89+W. My original CPU 3500+ 89W - my current CPU fx-55 E4 104W has not problem dissapating the heat generated - even when playing fairly new games..

Jason

 

Is it possible to verify that without opening the machine?

 

I don't think you can know until you take it apart... Check ebay and look at the different parts - there are some pretty good photos of each part. There is extra cooling on 383675-001 - they almost look the same.

Jason

 

First of all-thanks for rejoining us Jazon!
jazon: "The fx-55 is faster than the 3800+/4200+"
BWAHAHAHhahahaha-yes!

CJN.SIMON: "The ADA4000DAA5BN is stepping E6, older version, and ADA4000DAA5BN is stepping E4. RabidGeek, it seems like the other way around !?"
Both models numbers you're listing are the same. Either way they should be E4-ahh right? But you're right- I'm ASSUMING (and probably wrong) that E4 is older. This is getting WAY outta my knowledge though. Best to trust the "big boys" like brianstretch and Jason. Ah guys?

Jazon: "1. Yes, I did use Thermal Paste - Arctic Silver 5 - Rice size drop"

Rice Size Drop?- so it doesn't look like this? God, I'll have to do a little research before I swipe my cpu. Never done that yet. Regardless I'm gonna have to wait till I get my 2nd lappy w/in a month or 2. By then I'll have the huevos to go fx-55 or at least san diego 4000+

 

E4 is older than E6. But if CPU-Z says your current CPU Revision is E6 then I guess HP eventually did add support for it in their BIOS?

No need to worry about the heatsink being compatible. You just need to worry about the BIOS! Be sure to clean out your heatsink while you're at it though. It's probably well colonized with dust bunnies by now.

Follow the instructions on arcticsilver.com.

 

This is my current cpu:
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64, 2000 MHz (10 x 200) 3200+
CPU Alias Venice S939
CPU Stepping DH-E6
Instruction Set x86, x86-64, MMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Original Clock 2000 MHz
Min / Max CPU Multiplier 4x / 10x
L1 Code Cache 64 KB (Parity)
L1 Data Cache 64 KB (ECC)
L2 Cache 512 KB (On-Die, ECC, Full-Speed)

CPU Physical Info:
Package Type 939 Pin uOPGA
Package Size 4.00 cm x 4.00 cm
Transistors 68.5 million
Process Technology 11Mi, 90 nm, CMOS, Cu, SOI
Die Size 84 mm2
Core Voltage 1.400 - 1.450 V
I/O Voltage 1.2 V + 2.5 V
Maximum Power 67.0 W

Since yesterday newegg has an open box item, here's the model
AMD Athlon™ 64 Details
Processor AMD Athlon™ 64
Model 4000+
Ordering P/N (Tray) ADA4000DAA5BN
Ordering P/N (PIB) ADA4000BNBOX
Operating Mode 32/64
Stepping E4
Frequency 2400Mhz
HT Speed 2000
Voltage 1.35V/1.40V
Max Temp 49-71°C
Thermal Power 89W
L1 Cache 128KB
L2 Cache 1MB
CMOS Technology 90nm SOI
Socket Socket 939

As you ca see, this is the E4 model, but based on what people said above, the "ADA4000DAA5BN" should work, not the "ADA4000DKA5CF", which is stepping E6.
I just ordered it, crossing my fingers. I will let you know if it really works.
Thanks again

 

Before you start your CPU upgrade - Print out the zv6000 service and maintenance manual (or just the parts you need!) - Don't bother with removing the screen - buy some Arctic Silver 5 heatsink compound (or similar) use just a small drop on the middle of the CPU. (You probably know that stuff already, eh?)

Jason

 

Yes, Jason, I bought the Arctic w/ the cpu. I also have the manual. Only cross my fingers that this upgrade will work.... at least it won't burn my machine.
Thanks
Simona

 

You may as well swap your RAM. Put the 1G in the slot that you cannot easily access, so when you decide to upgrade to 2G you will not have to take your machine apart again..

Jason

 

The 1GB ram module is already under the kb, thanks.
You really put so much heart into caring for your laptop, I admire that !
Simona

 

Before my cpu comes in, I decided to update my hdd to the Hitachi 7k100 6ATA, which seems to work faster. However, got into some issues:
1. a PCI device is not recognized. Have tried to get the driver from HP, but still does not work. it's an ext. hdd Caviar, connected with a eSATA cable on a PCMCIA card with the respective interface. It works on the original HDD, though.
2. it doesn't play dvds: "file advrcntr2.dll not found"
3. can I increase the BIOS setting from 128 dedicated to 256/half shared? I have read somewhere that this is possible. I know that it would take more RAM, but I've got 1.5 GB ram already.
Thanks again,
Simona

 

I am very glad to have found a place where people are as passionate about this laptop as i am.

i have been doing tons of research trying to figure out what i can upgrade on this laptop. I have been trying to cross reference on hp's website, ebay, and google to find a possible motherboard swap for this laptop (all be it, which would probably need some minor modification to the externals of this laptop). It would be completely awesome to be able to run a dual or quad core processor because it does not seem possible at all in this current configuration.

Current system specs:

AMD XP 3200+ 2.0ghz
100gb HD 5400rpm
2gb pc2700 ram.... 256mb shared video
Wireless media remote (great for watching movies)

Would like to upgrade this processor. What this laptop really needs is a new BIOS, because there are absolutely NO options to mess around with in it right now.

I have been mocking up some plans to do a custom water cooling setup. So far it seems pretty promising and pretty straight foward to implement. More details in a few weeks.

I think it is important to note than pretty much any part from the following hp models should be interchangable (including their compaq brothers): ZX5000 and ZV5000

 

For those of you curious, I did upgrade my processor to Atholon 64 FX 53, and am using 2Gig PC2700 RAM

I did buy an 802.11n wireless PCI card to replace the broadcom one, but the bios doesn't appear to support when I tried to install.
Still trying to work it out though.

Here are my specs on the processor.

PC Wizard 2008 Version 1.82
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.01.2600 Service Pack 2
Report Date: Saturday 26 January 2008 at 08:24

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<<< Processor >>>

> Processor : AMD Athlon 64 FX 53

>> General Information
Type : AMD Athlon 64 FX
Internal Specification : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-53 Processor
Model Number : 53
Codename : ClawHammer
Revision : SH-CG
Technology : 0.13µ
CPU ID : F.7.A
CPU IDEx : F.7.A
Brand ID : 24
Microcode : MU0F7A3A
K8 Revision : 2.6

>> Instructions
IA-64 Technology : No
X86-64 Technology : Yes
FPU128 : No
SSE5 : No
SSE4a : No
SSE4.2 : No
SSE4.1 : No
S-SSE3 : No
SSE3 : No
SSE2 : Yes
SSE : Yes
Extended 3DNow! Technology : Yes
3DNow! Technology : Yes
3DNOW Prefetch : No
3DNow! Pro Technology : Yes
AMD MMX Technology : Yes
MMX Technology : Yes
Cyrix MMX Technology : Yes
CLF - Cache Line Flush : Yes
CX8 - CMPXCHG8B : Yes
CX16 - CMPXCHG16B : No
CMOV - Conditionnal Move Inst. : Yes
MON - Monitor/Mwait : No
POPCNT : No
RDTSCP : No
SEP - Fast System Call : Yes

>> Miscellaneous
NX - No-execute Page : Yes
VT - Vanderpool Technology : No
SVM - Secure Virtual Machine : No
FPU - Co-processor Built-in : Yes
FXSR - Fast Float Save & Restore : Yes
xTPR - Send Task Priority : No
DAZ - Denormals Are Zero : Yes
FFXSR : No
LAHFSAHF : No
CMPLEGACY : No
ALTMOVCR8 : No
ExtApicSpace : No
3DNow! Technology : Yes
PBE - Pend. Brk. EN. : Yes
LAHF - LAHF/SAHF Inst. : No
ABM : No
MASSE - Misaligned SSE : No
OSVW - OS Visible Workaround : No
IBS : No
P1GB - 1GB Page Size : No
SKINIT, STGI, DEV : No
WDT - Watchdog Timer : No

>> Features
VME - Virtual Mode Ext. : Yes
DE - Debugging Extension : Yes
PSE - Page Size Extension : Yes
TSC - Time Stamp Counter : Yes
MSR - Model Specific Registers : Yes
PAE - Physical Address Extension : Yes
MCE - Machine Check Exception : Yes
APIC - Local APIC Built-in : Yes
MTRR - Memory Type Range Reg. : Yes
PGE - Page Global Enable : Yes
MCA - Machine Check Architecture : Yes
PAT - Page Attribute Table : Yes
PSE36 - 36-bit Page Size Extension : Yes
PSN - Unique Serial Number : No
DS - Debug Trace & EMON Store : No
SS - Self Snoop : No
ACPI - Software Clock Control : No
TM - Thermal Monitor : No
TM2 - Thermal Monitor 2 : No
EST - Enhanced SpeedStep Technology : No
HTT - Hyper-Threading : No
SBF - Signal Break on FERR : No
DSCPL - CPL qualified Debug Store : No
CID - Context ID : No
LT - LaGrande Technology : No
PDCM : No
DCA - Direct Cache Access : No
EPS - Enhanced PowerSaver : No
SMP - MP Capability : No

>> Features Hyper-Threading
Technology : No

>> Power Status
Voltage Control : Yes
Frequency Control : Yes
Thermal Sensor Built-in : Yes
Thermal Trip : Yes
Thermal Monitoring : No
Software Thermal Control : No
100MHz Steps : No
HW P-State Control : No
Invariant TSC : No

>> Addressing Information
Physical Addressing max. : 40-bit
Linear Addressing max. : 48-bit

>> Mainboard Upgradeability
Socket/Slot : U23
Upgrade interface : ZIF Socket
Supported Speed : 19200 MHz (or more)
Supported Voltage : 2.2V

> Frequency : 2400 MHz

>> General Information
Performance Rating : PR-53 (estimated)
Real Frequency : 1196.52 MHz
Multiplier : 6x
Low/High Multiplier : 12x / 25x

>> Front Side Bus Information
Bus Speed : 199.4 MHz
HT Link : 997.1 MHz

>> Initial Frequencies
Frequency : 2400 MHz
HTT Frequency : 199.4 MHz
Multiplier : 12x

>> Control Clock Frequency
Type : Cool'n'Quiet
PSB version : 1.4
Voltage stabilization : 100µSec
Ramp Voltage Offset : 50mV
Max voltage step : 25mV
PLL lock time : 2µSec
P-States : 2

>> Thermal Information
Thermal Design Power : 89 W
Core Power : 44.37 W (estimated)
Resistance : 32.85 °F/W (estimated)

>> Processor Performance Information
Throttle Mode AC : Adaptive
Throttle Mode DC : Adaptive
Current Configuration : Adaptive
Throttle : 598 MHz
CPU Throttle Temperature : 70°C
CPU Shutdown Temperature : 82°C

>> Processor Power Management Information
Processor Throttling : Yes
Throttle Range : 12% - 100%
Active Power Scheme : Portable/Laptop

> Support : Socket 939

> Cache L1 : 128 KB

>> General Information

>> Cache Information
Data Cache : 64 KB (2-way, 64 bytes line size)
Code Cache : 64 KB (2-way, 64 bytes line size)

> Cache L2 : 1024 KB

>> General Information
Type : Synchronous
Write Mode : Write-Back
Place : On Chip
Multiplier : 1/1x (1196.6 MHz)

>> Cache Information
Associativity : 16-way
Line Size : 64 bytes
Bus : 128-bit
Prefetch Logic : Yes

> Voltage : 1.150 V

>> General Information CPU
Voltage : 1.150 V
StartupVID : 1.500 V
MaxVID : 1.550 V

> Processor Temperature : 109.4 °F

>> General Information

> FPU Coprocessor : Present

>> General Information
Integrated : Yes
Model : Compatible Intel

> Processor activity : : 5%

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
***** End of report *****

 

Been overclocking the FSB using ClockGen and messing with the memory with A64..... Been stable for 6 hours in Prime 95 with these settings . CPU running at 55*C at 100%

Yes ladies and gents.... thats a 30mhz fsb overclock and 17mhz pc2700 overclock , using stock laptop fans. I would love to reach 260-275mhz FSB with water cooling.... i am still writing up plans to do that though.

Code:

Processor 1 (ID = 0)
Number of cores		1 (max 1)
Number of threads	1 (max 1)
Name			AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Codename		NewCastle
Specification		AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+
Package			Socket 939
CPUID			F.F.0
Extended CPUID		F.F
Brand ID		4
Core Stepping		DH7-CG
Technology		0.13 um
[B]Core Speed		2300.4 MHz (10.0 x 230.0 MHz)
HT Link speed		1150.2 MHz
Stock frequency		2000 MHz[/B]
Instructions sets	MMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, x86-64
L1 Data cache		64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache	64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache		512 KBytes, 16-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control		yes
max FID			10.0x
Features		XD
K8 Thermal sensor	yes
K8 Revision ID		0.5
Attached device		PCI device at bus 0, device 24, function 0
Attached device		PCI device at bus 0, device 24, function 1
Attached device		PCI device at bus 0, device 24, function 2
Attached device		PCI device at bus 0, device 24, function 3

Chipset
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Northbridge		ATI Xpress 200 (RS480) rev. 00
Southbridge		ATI SB400 rev. 00
Memory Type		DDR
Memory Size		1920 MBytes
Channels		Single
Memory Frequency	183.3 MHz (CPU/12)
CAS#			2.5
RAS# to CAS#		3
RAS# Precharge		3
Cycle Time (tRAS)	7
Bank Cycle Time (tRC)	10
DRAM Idle Timer		16
Command Rate		2T

 

Which clockgen did you use? I've tried the 1.0.5.3 version, it freezes my laptop even if I downclock it. Please help, thanks.

 

What's the status on the CPU front, cjn.simona? Did you get it to work?
I've been using this thread to find apropriet upgrades for my laptop but I do wonder, has anyone tried a FX-57? Or even a FX-60 despite the dual core issue?

 

I would think the FX-57 should work, since it is the same as FX-55 that I am using(except 200MHz faster). The FX-60 may not work because it is a E6 Revision and it is 110W(may not be an issue because you would only use one of the two cores). I would give the FX-57 a 80% chance it will work and 50% on the FX-60.

Good luck on your upgrade!

 

Looking through CPU-Z is says DH-E6. Wouldn't that mean it's a E6 stepping rather than E4? Should say that I got the 3200+ Venice core.
Well, think I'm gonna buy a FX-57 and give it a shot, otherwise I got an old s939 ATX motherboard which I can use the cpu on.
I can't afford a cpu right now but when/if I do buy one I will let you know how it works!

 

Hi, guys ! Sorry for not replying earlier... been very busy and got another machine in the meanwhile. So, even before trying the AMD 4000+ I guess I will move on to a dual core. If anyone knows where can I try to sell my hp (would ask ~$400, including the 2 gb ram and the new cpu), please let me know. Great cosmetic appearance, original box+ cds. I appreciate.
I found in the meanwhile that the AMD 4000+ chip sits between FX 53 and FX 55 at passmark.com benchmarking. On hp's website forum I was advised NOT to try a superior cpu, as I might fry the mobo. For the timebeing, the current temps are 30-40 C for the hdd (a hitachi travelstar 100 gb) and 50-60 C for the cpu; never hit 60 C, actually. I foresee some higher temps at least a few wks until the arctic thermal paste kicks in. If I don't manage to sell the laptop in a few months, I will try this chip and will return with results.
Thanks everybody !

 

I have a HP Pavilion ZV6000 it has a AMD Sempron running at 1.7 GHZ how much better of a prossesor can my laptop handle if i wanted to upgrade?