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Precision T3500 Processor Upgrade
We have 4 T3500's all with the W3503 Intel Xeon 2.4GHz Dual Core Processor. They all have the copper heatsinks. After a lot of research I found that they can be upgraded to any of the W35XX processors (just a question of what we want to pay). When I checked out the W3520, I found out that it was identical to the i7 920 processor.
Has anyone upgraded a T3500 with an i7 processor?
chris wesney
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July 2nd, 2016 11:00
The W3680 will work. I have the W3690 in mine with no problems. See this thread:
en.community.dell.com/.../19406351
Mozartistic
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July 30th, 2016 20:00
Just wanted to add, I have a T3500 and just went from a W3503 to an X5650 on the A17 BIOS and it works. I couldn't be happier.
bitpork
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November 29th, 2016 12:00
Sorry for dump up the old thread.
I have read inside out all the related article of T3500 cpu upgrade concerning x5650. Yet I am standing (sitting actually) here without any solid answer or solution. I dug out that all the t3500 mobos with A17 bios upgrade should have handle x5650. I bought such a core, before the change upgraded the BIOS (which was A11) yet the workstation won't even reach BIOS after the change. The x5650 is working in another Dell (T3500 and T5500). The old cpu (w3565) works like charm.
What I did:
-made the mobo "naked" -only vga+ram-> no bios, no boot
-tried another psu -> no bios, no boot
My mobo's ID 9KPNV. IS this whole thing means I should purchase another mobo with ID XPDFK?
BIOS Vendor Dell Inc.
BIOS Version A17
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Product Precision WorkStation T3500
System Version
System Serial Number 69P905J
System UUID 44454C4C-39001050-8039B6C0-4F30354A
Motherboard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Motherboard Product 09KPNV
Motherboard Version A00
arhannan
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November 29th, 2016 22:00
I believe it needs to be the newer XPDFK version of the motherboard for 36xx or 56xx series processors. I don't believe those processors were not available at the time the 09KPNV motherboard was released and can only handle 35xx and 55xx series processors.
bitpork
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November 30th, 2016 01:00
Thank You for the response!
I already found on the e-bay XPDFK mobo. My only concern is that I am from Hungary and the mobo is in the USA. And Yes it is used - in Germany the new one costs approx 260$, which is almost the price of my whole configuration :)
frank143
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January 10th, 2017 12:00
I know this is an older discussion.
Wanted to say that I am using a Xeon X5687 processor in 09kpnv (rev a00) to type this message. So I know that 56xx CPU are compatible. I believe newest BIOS (A17) is required.
arhannan
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January 10th, 2017 20:00
Good to know. Thanks for posting!
bitpork
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February 6th, 2017 12:00
It is strange indeed. I also installed the A17 bios still the x5650 stoning the system.
arhannan
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February 6th, 2017 19:00
bitpork, what are the POST diagnostic lights doing on the front (the 1 2 3 4 )? They could be an indicator of the problem before the BIOS screen even comes up. One possibility is that copy of the Mobo has an issue with the local DC-DC voltage converters for the Processor's I/O or Core Voltages (current capability) that are derived from the power supply's voltages. If you see any bulged electrolytic capacitors around the processor, that could be the issue. An increase in current demand on a failing DC-DC circuit may prevent the processor from even coming up. There is a site dedicated to "badcaps". The Dell Optiplex GX270 is notorious for failing for having bad caps around the processor. I haven't run across a Precision series with bad caps though. Hope that helps.
bitpork
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February 10th, 2017 13:00
Posted by arhannan on 7 Feb 2017 4:18
Hmm. It was weeks ago. But tomorrow before the big flat cleaning I can check.
But I am sure the capacitors are not visible wrong. No leaking and no deformity. It still could be ageing however I have no knowledge to measure all of it one by one.
One word like one hundred, after the cpu replacement and push of power button the workstations fans are starting, but that's it.
Coming back after approx 12-14 hours with exact symptoms.
jjayfus
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April 3rd, 2017 18:00
I just picked up at T3500 with XPDFK motherboard and X5550 CPU OEM with 24 GB ram and hoping i can get the X5650 in her
Adroit17
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April 3rd, 2017 22:00
Super. Make sure to Upgrade your BIOS to A17 before putting in X5650 in this board, otherwise it will simply refuse to boot, not even DELL Logo.
CharlesIsWorking
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June 15th, 2017 12:00
So, if I was to purchase a Xeon x5690 for my Dell T3500 with motherboard 09KPNV and BIOS A17, I should be ok? Or not? I am quite curious...
This thread seems to suggest I will be ok, but I don't believe it...
en.community.dell.com/.../19598555
www.game-debate.com/.../index.php
I don't have to go 6-core right now, but I sure would like to!
chris wesney
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June 15th, 2017 14:00
I have a Xeon W3690 in mine w/ 6 cores and its run perfect for a couple years now. I have the ram maxed out at 24 gigs (if I remember right-I am on my macbook at work right now) and a radeon r9 390 with an upgraded power supply. It runs great and although I don't game much, I can run DOOM at 75-90fps at 1080p.
speedstep
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June 15th, 2017 15:00
There are at least 3 versions of the board and within familys there are more than one Revision.
heatsink P/N U016F (w/ heatpipes) needed to support higher TDP SLBVX
K095G
XPDFK
9KPNV
A17 bios is here
https://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER01514371M/1/T3500A17.exe
Xeon Processor E5520
Xeon Processor E5603
Xeon Processor E5606
Xeon Processor E5607
Xeon Processor E5620
Xeon Processor E5630
Xeon Processor E5640
Xeon Processor L5640
Xeon Processor W3503
Xeon Processor W3520
Xeon Processor W3530
Xeon Processor W3550
Xeon Processor W3565
Xeon Processor W3570
Xeon Processor W3670
Xeon Processor W3680
Xeon Processor W3690
Xeon Processor W5580
Xeon Processor X3430
Xeon Processor X5560
Xeon Processor X5570
Xeon Processor X5647
Xeon Processor X5650
Xeon Processor X5660
Xeon Processor X5670
Xeon Processor X5675
Xeon Processor X5677
Xeon Processor X5680
Xeon Processor X5690