Where do I find instructions for replacing my CPU?

Question

I have a Board: Intel Corporation D845HV AAA63929-308. I currently have a Pentium 4 1.6 GHz CPU. I bought a Pentium 4 2.4 GHz CPU. I would like some clear instructions on manually replacing it myself without screwing it up. Can someone instruct me or lead me in the right direction.

Thanks!

Answer 1

You need to check and see if your motherboad BIOS is sufficient for the new processor
A 1.60A CPU Needs a PO7 BIOS or higher
A 1.60 CPU need a PO4 BIOS or higher
A 2.40 CPU need a PO9 BIOS or higher
For instructions on checking your BIOS click on this link http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs-009015.htm

You can get the BIOS upgrade at this link http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=665

For a instruction manual for your motherboard click on this link
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d845hv/sb/cs-008804.htm

Answer 2

First,I hope you bought the right socket size.Every heat sink fan combo is different.There is either thermal tape or thermal paste between the heat sink and cpu.This tends to harden after awhile,which can cause damage to the old cpu or your board if you just tear it off.There is a small lever on the side of the socket you pull up once you remove the hs and fan.The cpu has a corner which will be missing some pins.You need to match that up with the socket.There is either a dot or some marking on that corner and one on the socket.Bending those pins is all to easy.Once in you must put some thermal tape or paste back on.Using to much will cause severe overheating.

Answer 3

Your board supports that CPU .
Here are instructions & a diagram for changing the CPU on that board :

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs-009046.htm

regards,
Philip T