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    Merom compatibility with existing T60s

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by lazytomcat, Jul 30, 2006.

  1. lazytomcat

    lazytomcat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Merom is gonna hit store shelves by the end this year.
    Does anyone else think about merom compatibility with existing T60s? I think Lenovo enginneers might issue updated bios for Merom for existing T60 system boards to ensure merom will be working fine on Yonah based T60's motherboard if they share the same Calistoga chipset.
    Any one else shares the same opinion with me ?
    Thanks in advance :)
     
    lazytomcat, Jul 30, 2006
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Yes, most laptop manufactureres, i think will be releasing upgraded bios for their laptops to support Merom.
     
    Zero, Jul 30, 2006
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  3. SkiBunny

    SkiBunny Notebook Deity

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    What about bios updates to T40-series to support Merom?
    But won't doing that and changing the processor void the warranty!
     
    SkiBunny, Jul 30, 2006
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The Pentium M and Core Duo have different sockets. Yes you will void your warranty. I don't see a bios update from Lenovo as too likely.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 30, 2006
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  5. Ethyriel

    Ethyriel Notebook Deity

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    It's also possible that they'll have it for their corporate customers who request it, but not release it publically. If that's the case, you might just have to call and ask nicely.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 30, 2006
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    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    There is a very good chance it is already supporting it. Lots of other core duo systems have had meroms popped in, and they work off the bat with no mods what so ever.
     
    dietcokefiend, Jul 30, 2006
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