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BIOS question concerning a Dell Inspiron 530s
Hello. I currently have a Dell Inspiron 530s and I plan on upgrading the processor to a Wolfdale Dual Core Kit, E8600. I know that it will work but I'm pretty sure that I need a certain BIOS version.
What I would like to know is if the version i have is the one I need.
BIOS Version: "Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Thank you in advance.
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December 27th, 2012 14:00
joshl94
Prior to installing the processor, check that you have BIOS Version 1.0.15, or higher installed, when support for new Intel CPU's was added.
Bev.
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December 27th, 2012 14:00
I would download and install the latest version from Dell; that will take care of it.
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December 27th, 2012 14:00
joshl94
Yes, it's a good price, I paid around $90 for a used e8400 several years ago.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261044706131&item=261044706131&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466
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December 27th, 2012 14:00
OK thanks. Also one more thing. I plan on buying this processor. Is this a good processor for it? www.ebay.com/.../261144589068
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December 27th, 2012 14:00
^ Sorry meant price.