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    Samsung R480 CPU support

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Epsix, Oct 5, 2015.

  1. Epsix

    Epsix Newbie

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    Hello people, I'm new here!

    The last few days I've been browsing the web for an answer to my question, but have come to accept that my case is probably unique. I am now looking for tips in which direction to look with my problem!

    I have a fully functional Samsung R480, i5-520M, NVidia Geforce GT 330M.
    I know that the i5-520M is a first generation Arrandale (socket G1) with Integrated graphics.

    I also happen to have i7-840QM which is a first generation Clarksfield (socket G1) without Integrated graphics.

    I had hoped that I could swap the i5 with the i7 without a problem, since they have the same socket, and the laptop already has a GPU from the Nvidia chip.

    But after swapping them, the laptop boots but presents an empty screen (no beeps). I tried finding whether the mobo/bios supports this CPU, but all I know is that it is a Phoenix bios, and that the motherboard is a BA92-06357A motherboard. No hints of what is and isn't supported.

    Are there any experts that can point out what steps I could do next to figure out what's up?

    Cheers!
     
    Epsix, Oct 5, 2015
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The general specifications at the back of the R480 manual mention i5, i4, i3 and i2 CPUs but no i7. It is therefore unlikely that basic details for the i7 CPU has been programmed into the BIOS which would explain why the BIOS neither works with nor rejects the CPU. Someone, somewhere may know what you need to change in the BIOS and how to do it, but I doubt you will find such a person in this forum.

    Also, the i7-840QM is a 45W part so a cooling system designed for 35W may struggle if you do get the quad core CPU to work.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 6, 2015
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