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T5810 CPU upgrade info
Hi,
I currently have a Precision Tower T5810 with an E5-1607v3 mounted on the 0K240Y motherboard. I was thinking of upgrading the CPU to E5-2680v4.
Reading other threads I have understood someone succeeded in the upgrade while others discouraged it since it wasn't compatible, although there were different motherboard models.
Will the E5-2680v4 work on my MB?
Thanks
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Chino de Oro
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Posted April 3rd, 2023 18:00
When I did an upgrade from E5-1620 v4 to E5-2680 v4 on a 0K240Y board, it was just a simple swap. Nothing else needed to be done. If the machine couldn't get a POST, what you can do now is swapping back the old CPU to affirm the motherboard working condition. Then proceed with the new CPU again.
If your system will boot with old CPU but not with the new one, it's very highly possible that the new CPU is the cause, requesting seller for an exchange/return.
Although not necessary, you can perform cmos reset using a blue jumper.
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Posted April 3rd, 2023 19:00
"Although not necessary, you can perform cmos reset using a blue jumper." If the size 2032 battery is 5+ years old, now is a good time for a new one. It's a good idea to remember when updating hardware.
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Posted April 3rd, 2023 20:00
Thanks Brad for added suggestion. Yeah, it's a better method of reset plus doing required maintenance at the same time.
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Posted April 4th, 2023 11:00
Thank you for the reply @Chino de Oro. I actually don't know that one method is better than the other. I've used the link you gave quite a few times myself. Redxps630 always mentions the RTCRST jumper in case just replacing the battery doesn't work, which he's had happen.
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Posted April 4th, 2023 15:00
It's in the context of better to get the maintenance done (battery change) at the same time as the reset, not a better result. After reset, OP could also rule out dead battery as the cause, saving extra step in troubleshooting.

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Posted March 18th, 2023 08:00
Yes, the E5-2680 v4 will work on your 0K240Y board.