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Issues with setting up Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 on IBM M52 board.

Issues with setting up Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 on IBM M52 board.

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Ilia_Zer0
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03-22-2020, 05:53 AM
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Hello! I am attempting to upgrade my cousin's dinosaur computer, since they are unable to buy a new one due to financial restraints. I was told a Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU would be compatible with my motherboard, but when I plug the CPU in the fans all go max speed and there is no output. But when plugging in the previous CPU the computer runs just fine. Is there something I need to do for this to work? Do I need to modify the BIOS, and if so, how? Many thanks in advance.
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03-22-2020, 05:53 AM #1

Hello! I am attempting to upgrade my cousin's dinosaur computer, since they are unable to buy a new one due to financial restraints. I was told a Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU would be compatible with my motherboard, but when I plug the CPU in the fans all go max speed and there is no output. But when plugging in the previous CPU the computer runs just fine. Is there something I need to do for this to work? Do I need to modify the BIOS, and if so, how? Many thanks in advance.

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03-31-2020, 11:11 AM
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The chipset isn't compatible. The motherboard will require an upgrade.
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03-31-2020, 11:11 AM #2

The chipset isn't compatible. The motherboard will require an upgrade.

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03-31-2020, 08:44 PM
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Intel 945G supports Core2 Duo but not Core2 Quad. The ThinkCentre M52 appears to lack BIOS support for any Core2 processors. The optimal CPU choice would be a Pentium D.
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03-31-2020, 08:44 PM #3

Intel 945G supports Core2 Duo but not Core2 Quad. The ThinkCentre M52 appears to lack BIOS support for any Core2 processors. The optimal CPU choice would be a Pentium D.

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