Here's my dilemma. The processor that came with this machine is an Intel Xeon E-1620. I want to swap out the processor for an Intel i7-3820 to do some testing. I put the i7 into the socket, and all that came back was a series of beeps. Problem is, my boss did the swap and I have no clue what the beep codes were and he doesn't remember. Without swapping them again, is there any reason why they shouldn't swap out? It's a UEFI machine running Windows 8. If nothing else I'll just talk to HP.
HP z620 Processor Swap
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cin19
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The problem is the on the HP PC BIOS, usually C602 chipset is compatible with the i7-3820 with BIOS update, but I think HP don't have that BIOS update so that they are compatible. You can try to talk to HP to see what they say.
clarkjd
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It is possible that the BIOS of the machine does not support the I7 CPU without a BIOS flash. Look on the MB manufacturer's website to see if there is a BIOS update that will support it.
Boy, I'm 0 for 2 today! giving the same answer only after someone else has already answered.
Boy, I'm 0 for 2 today! giving the same answer only after someone else has already answered.
Well I was thinking the same thing you guys suggested, but I hate to talk to them just because I don't know how they'll want to respond when I tell them I'm taking out their CPU. Oh well, nevertheless it needs done. When I hear from them I will update the thread.
cin19
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Yes, those oem pc maker like dell and hp, they lock the bios functions so that you can't oc or something else. I think they want to the buyer to use minimum functions so that they can have less problem and custom supports.
I also think you should build your own PC. That is best way to go.
I also think you should build your own PC. That is best way to go.
Well seeing as how they are for work and I have about 150 other computers to manage, building a desktop every time a design engineer needs one will be a waste of my time. I was wanting to put an i7 in a Z620 to test it against a Xeon E-1620 for design in Solidworks.
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