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    upgrade question: Celeron M 420 to Core duo/Core 2 duo?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mojako, Jan 18, 2007.

  1. mojako

    mojako Notebook Enthusiast

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    tried searching to no avail..

    My asus a8h has a celeron M 420 (Yonah Core) on an intel 945GM/940GML chipset.

    Can i replace the proc with a core duo/core 2 duo proc? I know i won't get speedstep with 940GML, doesn't matter to me.

    What do you guys think?
     
    mojako, Jan 18, 2007
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If it is the 940GML, then it does not support Core/Core 2 series processors. If you have the 945 then you should be good to go with the upgrade. I would recommend double checking the chipset since most utilities I have seen refer to them as 945/940 family. Everest(I think) should be able to differentiate between them.
     
    miner, Jan 18, 2007
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    mr_bots Notebook Evangelist

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    You can also check the Intel website. They have a Chipset Identification Utility that tells you what chipset you have.
     
    mr_bots, Jan 18, 2007
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  4. mojako

    mojako Notebook Enthusiast

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    mr_bots,
    thats the program i used.. doesn't really tell me what chipset i have.. it tells me that im using a 945GM/940GML chipset.

    miner.. everest? lemme google that.
     
    mojako, Jan 18, 2007
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  5. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Everest if a very good program. It gves you lots of details about yuor notebook. Try and download the Ultimate version. It has a really annoying bubble that appears, asking you to buy the full product, but since you only need to check the chipset, it should be okay. Everest Home Edition should aso work, but it is older and may not tell you correctly.
     
    Zero, Jan 18, 2007
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  6. mojako

    mojako Notebook Enthusiast

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    downloaded and installed everest..

    its telling me that i have the i940GML chipset. Does this mean i can't upgrade my processor?
     
    mojako, Jan 25, 2007
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    If you do upgrade make sure you have the most recent BIOS update from Asus. This will ensure maximum compatibility.
     
    _radditz_, Jan 26, 2007
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  8. miner

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    miner, Jan 26, 2007
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    not true, i upgraded my 940gml from a centrino to a core solo t1350. just haven't had the time to try and upgrade to core duo with the latest flashed bios (f.51). this is on a dv1708nr.
     
    itlynstalyn, Nov 29, 2007
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    chesh Newbie

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    I've got a Gateway MX6214 with the Intel 940GML and the 945GM refers to the graphics chipset. I bought both a T1350 and a T2060 off of ebay. I also upgraded to the latest bios which it said supported the T2060 as of the last revision. Unfortunatly, even with the bios upgrade, because of the 940GML chipset I was unable to upgrade the the T2060. I believe you're in the same boat I am and that's the best chip you'll be able to upgrade to (T1350). Hate to break the bad news to ya. :( You can find the T1350 on ebay for right around $35 or so. Good luck.
     
    chesh, Dec 8, 2007
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  11. jecho0904

    jecho0904 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an Asus A6rp. Here are the specifications.

    Intel Celeron M 440 1.86Ghz 533FSB
    ATI Radeon Express 200m Chipset
    2 gig of ram
    80 gb of HD
    ATI Radeon Express 200m Video 256MB.

    I am wondering if it is possible to upgrade the processor to a core duo or core 2 duo. Any adivice is appreciated.

    TNX a lot.. please email me.. [email protected]

    thank you very much... GodBless,,,
     
    jecho0904, Mar 25, 2008
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