2006-07-09 14:37:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I am assuming you have checked to be sure the two motherboards have sockets compatible for the Pentium you will be moving.
Usually on motherboards, there are a series of jumpers that are set for the voltage, speed, etc of the processor. You would need to find documentation for the motherboard you will be using and be sure to get the jumpers set for the Pentium you will be using.
After having the new chip installed, when you first boot up, you will want to go into setup of your CMOS software (that controls how your motherboard works with different peripherals) and just check if there are any settings that might need to be changed (speed of processor, etc).
You should not have to reload any software, since that is held on the hard drive, not the processor.
Oh, if your computer is a brand name (Compaq, Dell, etc) you might want to check there on line documentation about any hints of upgrading CPU's.
Good luck!
2006-07-09 14:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by Carl S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that the other motherboard is compatible with that processor, it should work. If you have an OEM version of Windows XP, you may end up needing to purchase another CD key (which really sucks).
2006-07-09 21:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by chemicalimbalance000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a big deal, but if you are talking about a newer processor, it might not work out with an older motherboard.
2006-07-09 21:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by Fun and Games 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're the same type, just swap them, usually no problem. Check the motherboard manufacturer for the socket type though, a newer one usually uses less voltage.
2006-07-09 21:43:34 · answer #4 · answered by scottyxlr8r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the motherboard supports the processor, everything is Ok.
2006-07-09 21:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by Milu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Processor? Assuming all hardware's compatible, you'll probably have to reinstall your OS.
2006-07-09 21:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you do that, and if the other mother board is not setup for it, it want work. First do you home work on the mother board to see if it can accept it. every Mother board is different.
2006-07-09 21:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be careful messing with other processors. it could seriously damage your pc
2006-07-09 21:48:34 · answer #8 · answered by Parker M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it wont work at all... different proccessors need different ranges of electricity.. and it also depends on the motherboard.. it might not support it.
2006-07-09 21:42:55 · answer #9 · answered by xX_fEaR_thE_rEaPeR_Xx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will only have the same speed of the processor
2006-07-09 21:41:58 · answer #10 · answered by Juan B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋