The following systems have added the Intel quad-core processor to their configuration:
• PowerEdge™ 840
• PowerEdge 860 • Dell Precision™ Workstation 390
To determine if a system is compatible with the quad-core processor, look for the new identifier added to the chassis, a roman numeral 2 in the upper right of the front bezel.
Second:
The PE 840 does have supported drivers for Windows Server 2008 R2.
Thank you for the reply. I've ordered a Xeon X3210 and will be giving this a try. I did not note the roman numeral 2 you mentioned on the bezel however. I assume you mean this is behind the plastic bezel, stamped on the actual metal chassis?
I did note that there are Server 2008 R2 drivers listed on the Dell site, so that much looks encouraging.
Was wondering if the chip you ordered worked out for you in that PE840? I have the exact same model, but also can't find the II like on other PowerEdge's so I'm assuming it's not a revision II.
DELL-Willy M
802 Posts
1
February 13th, 2012 15:00
This Xeon processor is on the parts compatible list.
2.4GHz, X3220, 2X4M, Intel Xeon Kentsfield -- Dell Part# HP110
Supported Systems
The following systems have added the Intel quad-core processor to their configuration:
• PowerEdge™ 840
• PowerEdge 860 • Dell Precision™ Workstation 390
To determine if a system is compatible with the quad-core processor, look for the new identifier added to the chassis, a roman numeral 2 in the upper right of the front bezel.
Second:
The PE 840 does have supported drivers for Windows Server 2008 R2.
www.dell.com/.../555
dmagnant
20 Posts
0
February 14th, 2012 16:00
Willy,
Thank you for the reply. I've ordered a Xeon X3210 and will be giving this a try. I did not note the roman numeral 2 you mentioned on the bezel however. I assume you mean this is behind the plastic bezel, stamped on the actual metal chassis?
I did note that there are Server 2008 R2 drivers listed on the Dell site, so that much looks encouraging.
Again, thanks for the info.
dafob
4 Posts
0
November 28th, 2012 15:00
Was wondering if the chip you ordered worked out for you in that PE840? I have the exact same model, but also can't find the II like on other PowerEdge's so I'm assuming it's not a revision II.