makerslesno.blogg.se - How to find processor generation

Prebuilt computers (like Dell) sometimes use different motherboards (depending on what parts come with the system), and the motherboards may not support the same processors, so you'll need to figure out which motherboard you have.

Some motherboards have multiple revisions, and they may not support the same processors.

Some motherboards don't support all steppings of a processor.

You should always install the latest BIOS for your motherboard before attempting a CPU upgrade.

This should be printed on the motherboard, or you can get it through software with CPU-Z (this info should be in the Mainboard tab).

Your motherboard model number (and revision if it has one).

The CPU model number and stepping ( how to get the stepping).

Once you know this, you can use the information in the LGA 771 to 775 motherboard compatibility guide to figure out what similar LGA 771 Xeons are compatible with your motherboard. This guide will only help you figure out what LGA 775 processors are compatible with your motherboard. Note for those installing LGA 771 Xeons into an LGA 775 motherboard In this guide, we'll go over a few methods for determining if your motherboard supports a specific processor.