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September 27th, 2005 11:00
Precision 670 CPU upgrade questions
I have a precision 670 dual 3gig processors both with 1m l2 cache and was wondering what is the top processors you can run on these boards? are the current 670 options the same? Can I get dual core 64 bit procs?
Thanx
Carlos
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Chipstone
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September 29th, 2005 19:00
From all I’ve read the dual/multi core Xeon’s will be based on a new chipset, and not compatible with the 670 chipset/motherboard.
Johoo
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October 1st, 2005 06:00
Chipstone
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October 1st, 2005 10:00
A few moths ago there was conflicting information on the availability of the 3.8 GHZ, but I stand corrected the 3.8 GHz is available.
I also made the same deduction, as you did on compatibility; the dual cores utilize the same pin configuration as the current xenon’s and only a Bios upgrade would all that is required: In fact Dell’s website on the 670 has a new reference to the dual cores:
Call your sales representative at 1-800-757-8434 for information on the new Dual-core Intel® Xeon™ Processor
If upgrading the Bios on the 670 is all that is require for dual core functionary would represent a fundamental shift on the marketing strategies of Dell.
I for one would be elated to be able to upgrade, and not invest on another marketing permutation of the 670 with dual/multi cores Xeons.
NNBXX
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October 11th, 2005 09:00
"The following changes have been made to BIOS rev A05 to create A06:
1. Extend support for processors with more than one core and level 2 cache.
2. Improve initialization of USB mice and keyboards for many operating
systems.
3. Improve reported details on identification of defective memory DIMMs.
4. Improve the help text on the SpeedStep setup screen and correct minor
parsing errors in the CMOS clock time change function.
5. Extend support of SpeedStep to some newer processors.
6. Improve support of USB devices behind USB 2.0 hubs.
7. Improve the accuracy of the reported cause of a system wakeup to the OS.
8. Update microcode tables for current and new processors.
9. Add support for flashing the BIOS from Linux (from A05 BIOS and newer).
10. Improve handling of some hard drive configurations when the BIOS is
set back to its default state.
11. Improve support for 3 or more hard drives.
12. Improve performance on a few memory and I/O intensive benchmarks.
13. Fix support for certain complex PCI-X cards in slot 6."
Point 1. is really noteworthy !
Regards,
JBF
NNBXX
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October 11th, 2005 10:00
I just flashed my BIOS from A05 to A06, and there is a new line in "Processor information" in BIOS : "Multi-core capable" above "Hyper-Threading capable". Of course, "Multi-core capable" displays "No" for me, because I have 2 Noconas, but it says what it says : you can keep your present 670 and upgrade with dual-core Xeons. This is great !
Have a nice day :)
Chipstone
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October 11th, 2005 10:00
I posted the news on the Bios section when I discovered the great news that we will be able to upgrade to the Paxville dual cores. From what I’ve read Intel will price the processors very competitive since they are now head-to-head with the AMD dual-cores, and don’t have the luxury of needles markup on the processor.
Intel announce their availability on the 10th, hopefully will see them in them on the web retail stores; currently shipping to OEM.
REMM
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November 24th, 2005 23:00