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Dell Precision Workstation 490 CPU upgrade question
Hello guys, I am looking to upgrade the CPU on my Dell Precision Workstation 490. It is currently running 2 Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.00GHz. My Bios is running firmware A03. I am not sure what is the fastest processor I can get for this WS. I was looking at the Intel Xeon x5365 3ghz quad-core. Is there anything faster than this that is compatible with this system? Thanks
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May 12th, 2015 09:00
You can't just pick any ole XEON from any series and toss it into your 490. The S Spec and the Bios Microcode and the Socket and and and and count. The 490 uses Intel Xeon 5130 (Woodcrest) 771 LGA socket. SL9RT, SLABS, SLAG9 S spec must match BOTH cpus.
ODT031 ,DR054, TM199, TX883 / Chipset 5000X
Bios should be updated before CPU change.
CPU's should be Matched Sets where the S Spec is the same.
Then with the correct parts
two 2 GHz Dual Core Xeon 5130 processors,
two 3 GHz Dual Core Xeon 5160 processors
P/N: HR381 Assembly Chassis, G1, Precision Workstation, 490, PWA Integrated, ESMT
P/N: NN038 Processor 80556k, Xeon Woodcrest, 5140, LGA771, G0
Only a Specific motherboard revision (GU083?) BIOS A01? that allows the use of the 5300 series quad-core chips.
two 3 GHz Quad Core Xeon X5365 (Clovertown) processors
x5355 SL9YM works in this board.
The support of dual quadcore CPUs depends on the chassis number of the ws490 and is only supported for a G1 chassis according to http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/425708-cpu-upgrade-list. The chassis number can be found using your service tag in Dell Product support - system overview - parts.
ASSEMBLY, CHASSIS, G1, PRECISION WORKSTATION, 490, PWA INTEGRATED
Also note that the SLAED X5365 is rated 120W TDP
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May 12th, 2015 10:00
You can only use the original CPUS.
two 2 GHz Dual Core Xeon 5130 processors,
two 3 GHz Dual Core Xeon 5160 processors
Part Number Quantity Description
DC593 1 INSTRUCTION, DEVIATE CHAS L6 TO L5+
GF674 1 PROCESSOR, 80555K, XENON DEMPSEY, 5060, LGA771, C1
23503 1 Label, Barcode, Track, System, Generic
FC199 1 ASSEMBLY, CHASSIS, PRECISION, 490, PWA
JD509 1 LABEL, REGULATORY, SIDE, UNIVERSAL, BLANK , V2
JD210 1 Assembly, Heatsink, Mainstream LINK
DH261 1 Card, Graphics, 128, NVS, 285 ULGA7
CJ344 1 KEYBOARD, 104, UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS, US
DJ310 1 KEYBOARD, LITEON, BOARD LOCK
CJ339 1 MOUSE, USB 2BTN, WHEEL, OPTICAL, BLACK
T1613 1 KIT, SOFTWARE, OFCBSC-2K3, ENGLISH
D7534 2 DIMM, 1G, 533M, 128X72, 8, 240, 2RX8
5120P 1 Cord, Power, 125V, 6Feet, SJT, Unshielded
XH520 1 Assembly, Dvd+/-rw, 16X, IDE Hitachi , Black
HK378 1 Overpack, Windows 64 Bit Os, CDWD English, C1
JX718 1 HARD DRIVE, 250G, S2, 7.2K, 3.5, WD-HAWK
WH304 1 KIT, Software, POWERDVD, 5.7
XH515 1 DVD, 16X, HH, CHASSIS 2005, BLACK
FC072 1 BOX, SYSTEM, MATRIX TANK DESKTOP
H7770 1 OPTION, TRANSFORMER JAZZ DESKTOP, ARCEL
UH261 1 SERVICE/SUPPORT, CLNTGTS, T
YG314 1 MATRIX TANK DESKTOP
X9791 1 LABEL, COA, WINDOWS 64 BIT OS
JJ817 1 Label, Microsoft, Vista Capable Desktop
00009 2 INFORMATION, GENERIC, PART NUMBER
00009 2 INFORMATION, GENERIC, PART NUMBER
UX853 1 64-BIT, RESOURCE COMPACT DISK (CD), PWS490
T4860 1 Guide, Product, Desktop, AMF/BCC
YG869 1 KIT, Compact Diskette, Roxio CREATOR, Deluxe
J9256 1 KIT, CABLE, NVIDIA, VGA, DVI, LEAD FREE
23501 1 LABEL, BARCODE, SYS BOX, GENERIC
DH594 1 REMOVABLE, 3.5" FORM FACTOR, FULL
TD390 1 PANEL, FILLER, FDD, PRECISION, 490
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May 12th, 2015 10:00
Thanks for the detailed response. I don't think the chassi is G1. The Service Tag # is 4XX6DB1. What is the best processor I can get for this system?
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February 16th, 2017 18:00
Hi, I need help please, my service tag is
. I want to install 2 quad core X5355, it is possible ?? Thanks for your time!!
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February 17th, 2017 07:00
Computer Model Precision 490
Shipping Date 10/17/2007
Country France
There are Bios version and motherboard version issues but I do not have a list.
The Dell PrecisionTM 490 is equipped with up to two Dual or Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5100/5300 series 64-bit processors for a total of up to eight execution cores in two sockets.
Intel Xeon
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5110 1.60GHz, 1066 FSB, 4M L2 Cache, 65 watts
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5120 1.86GHz, 1066 FSB, 4M L2 Cache 65 watts
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5130 2.0GHz, 1333 FSB, 4MB L2 Cache, 65 watts
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5140 2.33GHz, 1333 FSB, 4MB L2 Cache, 65 watts
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5150 2.66GHz, 1333 FSB, 4MB L2 Cache, 65 watts
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5160 3.0GHz, 1333 FSB, 4MB L2 Cache, 80 watts
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5320 1.86GHz, 1066 FSB, 2 X 4MB L2 cache, 80 watts
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5345 2.33GHz, 1333 FSB, 2 X 4MB L2 cache, 80 watts
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5355 2.66GHz, 1333 FSB, 2 X 4MB L2 cache, 120 watts
BIOS A01 is required before changing CPU. Some say A08 doesnt work.
Matched means "S SPEC" as well as Series and Type is also required.
SL9YM
SLAC4
SLAEG
The upgrade candidates are essentially the same as the 2006 Mac Pro Workstation.
5160 "Woodcrest" is ok Manufacturer Part# : MW645 Dell Part# : 311-6138
DELL 3.0 GHz Second Processor for Dell Precision WorkStation 490
53XX "CloverTown" is ok