2006-08-09 03:07:58 · 8 answers · asked by jgonzo1228 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Look on your motherboard for the model number if you do not already know. This is usually in white or other outstanding color letters near the center of the board. Sometimes manufacturers will make it a bit harder though. You can look in windows system information(all programs/accessories/system tools/system information) and look for system model under the system summary.
Go to the manufacturers support site and download your manual if available or look for white sheet or system specifications...there should be a link somewhere about upgrades, CPU support, hardware compatibility and such. Find that information and then check your manual or system board specifications for any jumper settings or BIOS updates, and even cmos changes that may need to be made.
I could tell you more if I new what motherboard and CPU you currently have. Good luck!
2006-08-09 03:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by ozkat78 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first you have to check what processor socket your motherboard has. It is usually indicated in the motherboard's manual.
usual sockets and their corresponding processors are
Socket A - athlon Xp
socket 754 / 939 - Sempron / Athlon 64
socket 940 - AMD sempron / athlon 64
socket 775 - pentium 4 / Celeron
Just to be sure. always check or ask the store if it's compatible with your mother board specs.
Usually, when people upgrade their processors, they also upgrade their motherboards as well.
2006-08-09 10:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by imhotep_jsp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find in your motherboard manual the processor's socket type, voltages, speed, multiplier and FSB speed. Get a processor that has those parameters inside the domains specified in your motherboard manual. Be carefull, as you might have to change some jumpers' position (find that too in your motherboard manual) BEFORE you start the computer with the new processor.
Good luck!
2006-08-09 10:16:13 · answer #3 · answered by Bogdan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact the motherboard's, the computer's, or the new processor's manufacturer. Personally, I would recommend getting a new computer, as this may be too much of a hassle, and may not improve overall performance that much unless you upgrade the whole computer.
2006-08-09 10:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by EDDie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find the model and make of the motherboard, which is usually printed right on the board.
Google the manufacturer's site, then search on their site for the motherboard. They usually always have a manual for your motherboard in a PDF document.
2006-08-09 10:14:19 · answer #5 · answered by zeropointe01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what mainboard you have. One way is to look at the manual that came with it, or go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Information. You mainboard make and model should be listed there. Then go to the website of the maker and find the model and read the specs - that will tell you what kinds of cpu's it supports.
2006-08-09 10:14:25 · answer #6 · answered by sonyack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run the model of the motherboard at the manufactor's website and it will tell you, in the specs, what proccessors it supports. If you update with the model I would be glad to look it up for you.
2006-08-09 10:14:23 · answer #7 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in the manual or visit manufacturer's website and ask them.
2006-08-09 10:20:47 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Luckii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋