Vostro 200 CPU Upgrade

george.hilliker

Yes, it should, but 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.

Hi guys I;ve followed this thread and decided to up date my vostro 200 I bought the following 

Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 3.33GHz LGA775 6MB Dual Core 65W TDP 45nm E0 

4 GB 2x2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 PC2-5300 U DDR2-667/ 800 MHZ MEMORY DIMM PC RAM 240 PIN

when I installed them them computer does not boot nothing appears on the screen no beeps. Can anyone give me any advice. thanks 

Hi guys I;ve followed this thread and decided to up date my vostro 200 I bought the following  Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 3.33GHz LGA775 6MB Dual Core 65W TDP 45nm E0  4 GB 2x2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 PC2-5300 U DDR2-667/ 800 MHZ MEMORY DIMM PC RAM 240 PIN when I installed them them computer does not boot nothing appears on the screen no beeps. Can anyone give me any advice. thanks

Maximusmarcus

Before installing the e8600 processor, did you upgrade the BIOS to the latest version 1.0.16, when support for new Intel CPU's was added?

Bev.

Hi Bev 

Yes it is running that version I double checked. 

Maximusmarcus

Check the reading of the power button LED, is it Steady Blue, Blinking Blue, Steady Amber, Blinking Amber or is it Off?

Have you checked that the modules and processor [pin-1 correctly aligned, see page 161] are installed correctly

Checked that all the power and data cables to the motherboard and drives are properly connected, by removing and reconnecting them.

The Vostro 200 Mini Tower Troubleshooter is Here:

http://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_vostro_desktop/vostro-200_Owner%27s%20Manual2_en-us.pdf

Are you running a 64-bit, or a 32-bit operating system?

Crucial's certified compatible DDR2 memory for the Vostro 200 Mini Tower, is here:

http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/vostro-200-mini-tower

Have you tried reinstalling the original memory modules and processor, to see if this will make a difference.

Bev.

when I installed the new CPU and RAM the motherboard LED was solid amber. 

I made sure they RAM was placed correctly. 

The system at the min is a 32 I was intending to install the new 64 with the new components. 

This is the memory I bought 

4 GB 2x2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 PC2-5300 U DDR2-667/ 800 MHZ MEMORY DIMM PC RAM 240 PIN

I will try and re install again, 

I re-installed by old ram and cpu and it came on ok. Do you know if the ram I bought is ok?

Maximusmarcus

The following is Dell Troubleshooting steps [page 82] for a solid/steady Amber power button LED:

Ensure that all power cables are securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106).

Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106).

Bev.

Thanks so much I'll try this out and get back to you

I re-installed by old ram and cpu and it came on ok. Do you know if the ram I bought is ok?

Maximusmarcus

Now reinstall the e8600 processor and using the old RAM, see if the system starts without any errors.

Regards to the 'New' RAM you purchased, it is used memory, I have no idea if it is compatible, or could have failed, or been bad prior to purchase.

Personally I'm always wary of buying any used memory modules.

Bev.

Maximusmarcus

Bev.

I installed the new cpu with the old ram and everything is running fine, it appears the ram I bought isn't suited or dodgy. I've sent it back and ordering from curcal 

Maximusmarcus

Glad to hear that you found the solution, buying used memory off eBay is not a wise choice.

Bev.

Maximusmarcus

Can you summarize what you purchased and what you upgraded in the Vostro 200. Maybe I will do the same but I have already upgraded the memory with new parts.

Thanks

What is the best CPU for upgrading the Vastro 200?