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September 8th, 2022 00:00
BIOs update A10 doesn’t recognise CPU i7 3770 3.4
I am guessing that the CPU was introduced to the market after the manufacture of my motherboard resulting in the failure.
I have tried upgrading the BIOs to A08. I have downloaded it and tried to install it. After the initial warning that the system will be altered nothing happens.
I was wondering if anyone knew if there is a list of CPU’s that should be recognised by the mb.
I’m on the verge of packing it in and buying a new motherboard, any suggestions would be welcomed.
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Paulc999
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September 8th, 2022 01:00
Hi thanks for your prompt reply. As my PC is an Inspiron 620 I think your second paragraph answers my question.
It just goes to prove that it pays to seek confirmation of anything you read on the internet.
I purchased the I7 3770 after reading that it was recommended as an upgrade on this site:
https://www.hardware-corner.net/desktop-models/Dell-Inspiron-620/
Looks like another mother board might be the answer. Would make it possible to increase RAM at the same time.
thanks again.
Paul
speedstep
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September 8th, 2022 00:00
@Paulc999
without knowing what model / size we are talking about there is no way to tell.
Max update for Inspiron 620 is I7 2600
7010 Tech Guide for example
Regulatory Model (Mini-Tower): DCSM or DCSM1F
Regulatory Model (Desktop): DCNE or DCNE1F
Regulatory Model (Small Form Factor): DCCY or DCCY1F
Regulatory Model (Ultra Small Form Factor): DCTR or DCTR1F
MT (Mini Tower)
DT (Desktop)
MFF (Micro Form Factor)
SFF (Small Form Factor)
USFF (Ultra Small Form Factor)
AIO (All-in-One)
speedstep
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September 8th, 2022 02:00
@Paulc999
Best update is to get as much space as possible for upgrades.
That would be a 7010 Tower model. Since you already have 3770 its possible to get a low end 7010.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325334159843
Most all the other parts if you have 1600Mhz ram are migratable to the tower including your hard drive. May require reinstall but other than that everything Just works.
7010 tower can be made into a sleeper build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xA6F_moUI
If spending over $100 I would recommend this one which has 16 gigs and windows 10 and some RGB BLing exactly like the one that Dawid Does Tech Stuff made into a sleeper.
amazon OptiPlex B09RGNWXFP
Paulc999
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September 8th, 2022 05:00
You make a good point. Thanks