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September 16th, 2015 20:00
upgrade processor in Inspiron 530s desktop
here are the specs for my computer, can I upgrade my processer?
Service Tag ---
Express Service Code ---
Computer Model --- Inspiron 530s
BIOS Vendor --- Dell Inc.
BIOS Version --- 1.0.15
BIOS Date --- 6/20/2008
OS Version --- Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Processor
Manufacturer --- Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2200 @ 2.20GHz
Clock Speed --- 2.2Ghz
L2 Cache Size --- 1024
Memory
Available Memory
36.18 %
Page File Size
8,389.8MB
Available Page File
92.19 %
Virtual Memory
8,389.8MB
Available Virtual Memory
65.52 %
DIMM1
1,024.0MB
DIMM2
1,024.0MB
DIMM3
1,024.0MB
DIMM4
1,024.0MB
Network Card
Storage
Drive
A:
Type
2
Drive Size
Total Available Space
Used Space
Drive
C:
Type
3
Drive Size
288.3GB
Total Available Space
173.2GB
Used Space
115.1GB
Drive
D:
Type
3
Drive Size
9.8GB
Total Available Space
3.9GB
Used Space
5.9GB
Drive
E:
Type
5
Drive Size
Total Available Space
Used Space
Hardware
Type
Description
DVD/CD-ROM Drives
Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-7200S ATA Device
Disk Drives
WDC WD3200AAKS-75B3A0 ATA Device
Display Adapters
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers
Intel(R) ICH9R/DO/DH 4 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 1 - 2920
IDE Channel
IDE Channel
Intel(R) ICH9 Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 2 - 2926
IDE Channel
IDE Channel
Keyboards,Mice & Pointing Devices
USB Human Interface Device
Monitors
Generic PnP Monitor
Sound Devices
Realtek High Definition Audio
USB Controllers
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2937
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2938
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2939
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293C
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2934
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2935
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2936
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293A
shesagordie
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September 17th, 2015 10:00
halfwhit29
A P-4 processor is the minimum requirement and is not the only one supported by Smartmusic, as Windows 10 and 8.1 are supported, then all the newer processors must be.
As you already have BIOS version 1.0.15, then there's no need to update the BIOS.
As you will notice there are other requirements to use Smartmusic.
Sounds like you might need to update/install a sound card, instead of using the default integrated sound, depending on it's specifications.
Bev.
shesagordie
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September 16th, 2015 23:00
halfwhit29
The following Socket LGA 775 processors are supported by the Inspiron 530s:
Wolfdale Dual Core E7300, 2.66, 3MB, 65W, M0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8190, 2.66G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65Watt, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8200, 2.66G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8300, 2.83G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8400, 3.00G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8400, 3.00G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8500, 3.16G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8500, 3.16G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0
Wolfdale Core 2 Duo, E8600, 3.33GHz, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0
Conroe E1400, 2.00G, 512KB,CCO,M0
Conroe E2140, 1.60G, 1MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E2160, 1.80G, 1MB, 800FSB, L2
Conroe E2160, 1.80G, 1MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E2180, 2.00G, 1MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E2200, 2.20G, 1MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E2220, 2.40G, 1MB, PCO, M0
Conroe E4300, 1.80G, 2MB, 800FSB, L2
Conroe E4400, 2.00G, 2MB, 800FSB, L2
Conroe E4500, 2.20G, 2MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E4600, 2.40G, 2MB, 800FSB, M0
Conroe E4700, 2.60G, 2MB, 800FSB, G0
Conroe E6320, 1.86G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
Conroe E6420, 2.13G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
Conroe E6550, 2.33G, 4MB, 1333FSB
Conroe E6600, 2.40G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
Conroe E6700, 2.66G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
Conroe E6750, 2.66G, 4MB, 1333FSB, G0
Conroe E6850, 3.00G, 4MB, 1333FSB, G0
Conroe E7200, 2.53G, 3MB, WFD, 65W
Prior to installing the processor, check that you have BIOS Version 1.0.16 installed, when support for new Intel CPU's was added.
Note: The Dell Inspiron 530s, G33m02 motherboard does not support any Core 2 Quad processors.
Bev.
halfwhit29
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September 17th, 2015 04:00
Are any of these equal to or better than an Intel Pentium IV processor?
halfwhit29
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September 17th, 2015 07:00
I have a program that is needed for my daughters school and one of its requirements is a pentium IV processor. The current processor will not allow me to install the program currently.
You mentioned in an earlier reply about "Prior to installing the processor, check that you have BIOS Version 1.0.16 installed, when support for new Intel CPU's was added." How do I get this?
Thanks,
Jeremy
shesagordie
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September 17th, 2015 07:00
halfwhit29
I'm not certain I understand your question, but if you mean the obsolete Pentium 4 processor, then most of the processors listed are superior to the P-4.
If you wish to upgrade the Inspiron 530s, then I would use one of the following:
Wolfdale Dual Core E8400, 3.00G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8400, 3.00G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8500, 3.16G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, C0
Wolfdale Dual Core E8500, 3.16G, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0
Wolfdale Core 2 Duo, E8600, 3.33GHz, 6MB, 1333FSB, 65W, E0
All of the above can be purchased at a good price off eBay.
Bev.
halfwhit29
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September 17th, 2015 08:00
www.smartmusic.com/.../downloads
BIOS Version --- 1.0.15
shesagordie
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September 17th, 2015 08:00
halfwhit29
Jeremy,
When was the program published, could you post a link to it?
LGA 775 P-4 processors are not supported by the Inspiron 530s, to have a computer that supports the P-4 you need a Dell Dimension 9100 that was sold around 2005.
Check the system set up for the BIOS version that's installed, to enter the set up, click F2 on startup, also, there should be an F2 prompt on the desktop.
Bev.
halfwhit29
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September 17th, 2015 10:00
I have spoke with the SmartMusic Support staff and they informed that my processor would not run the program properly. The sound card issue I can handle but I can't even get it installed on my computer yet. Will one of the processors in one of your previous replies allow me to install and run the program properly?
halfwhit29
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September 17th, 2015 11:00
I appreciate your help on this.
Thanks.
shesagordie
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September 17th, 2015 11:00
halfwhit29
I have no idea which processor will support Smartmusic,, suggest that you post a copy of five processors I listed on Smartmusic's support site and request that their Support Techies inform you which one will be compatible with their software.
Bev.
shesagordie
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September 17th, 2015 16:00
halfwhit29
You are welcome and I'm happy to have helped.
Bev.