F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop System reports insufficient CPU support.

System reports insufficient CPU support.

System reports insufficient CPU support.

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jordi1218
Member
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11-01-2021, 05:39 AM
#1
I own an old HP Pavillion P6000 and recently installed an AMD Phenom II X4 955. I remember they were compatible, but now the system shows unsupported. It’s a beginner level for me, so please give me a chance to explain.
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jordi1218
11-01-2021, 05:39 AM #1

I own an old HP Pavillion P6000 and recently installed an AMD Phenom II X4 955. I remember they were compatible, but now the system shows unsupported. It’s a beginner level for me, so please give me a chance to explain.

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GuaruGamer
Junior Member
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11-01-2021, 10:26 AM
#2
Check the board details for M2N78-LA (violet). Reference link provided.
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GuaruGamer
11-01-2021, 10:26 AM #2

Check the board details for M2N78-LA (violet). Reference link provided.

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WhiteNapkin
Junior Member
12
11-01-2021, 11:59 AM
#3
I think it's a FOXCONN 2AA9.
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WhiteNapkin
11-01-2021, 11:59 AM #3

I think it's a FOXCONN 2AA9.

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Rckitten
Junior Member
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11-01-2021, 06:56 PM
#4
You're using the 125W Phenom II 955 model (C2 stepping). The board only accepts chips rated at 95W or less.
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Rckitten
11-01-2021, 06:56 PM #4

You're using the 125W Phenom II 955 model (C2 stepping). The board only accepts chips rated at 95W or less.

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mat_fram
Posting Freak
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11-01-2021, 07:38 PM
#5
It's frustrating when expectations aren't met. I'm looking for alternatives that maintain similar performance without compromising compatibility. You mentioned an AMD Athlon II X2 220 in a Pavilion, and you're considering the Phenom II 955 as a possible upgrade.
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mat_fram
11-01-2021, 07:38 PM #5

It's frustrating when expectations aren't met. I'm looking for alternatives that maintain similar performance without compromising compatibility. You mentioned an AMD Athlon II X2 220 in a Pavilion, and you're considering the Phenom II 955 as a possible upgrade.

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captainalpha9
Member
200
11-02-2021, 02:04 AM
#6
If your CPU uses C3 stepping without a BE signal, consider updating the BIOS.
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captainalpha9
11-02-2021, 02:04 AM #6

If your CPU uses C3 stepping without a BE signal, consider updating the BIOS.

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greenscales
Junior Member
35
11-03-2021, 07:12 PM
#7
It seems you're unsure about something. Could you clarify what you mean?
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greenscales
11-03-2021, 07:12 PM #7

It seems you're unsure about something. Could you clarify what you mean?

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ColeM14
Junior Member
15
11-04-2021, 02:04 AM
#8
Indicates that a CPU from a BE or Black Edition won't work with the board. A non-BE CPU could be supported, though a BIOS flash might be required (information not readily available).
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ColeM14
11-04-2021, 02:04 AM #8

Indicates that a CPU from a BE or Black Edition won't work with the board. A non-BE CPU could be supported, though a BIOS flash might be required (information not readily available).

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littlerascal19
Member
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11-04-2021, 07:17 AM
#9
Good details are available on the board page. The link provided points to information about the HP 605561-001 Alpine G8 motherboard. No updates are required to accommodate all 95W Phenom II chips, such as the Phenom II X6 1035T, but not the 1100T.
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littlerascal19
11-04-2021, 07:17 AM #9

Good details are available on the board page. The link provided points to information about the HP 605561-001 Alpine G8 motherboard. No updates are required to accommodate all 95W Phenom II chips, such as the Phenom II X6 1035T, but not the 1100T.

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EnyaBlue26
Junior Member
11
11-04-2021, 08:16 AM
#10
There’s no method to enable a 125w processor on the board directly.
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EnyaBlue26
11-04-2021, 08:16 AM #10

There’s no method to enable a 125w processor on the board directly.

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