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More info?)
Thank you Paul, for this Asus-Link, it will help me a lot!
Bernhard
Paul wrote:
> In article <421a45bd$0$13228$9b4e6d93@newsread4.arcor-online.net>, BT
> <look4news@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I'd like to build a PC with the new Intel processors 6xx, i.e. the
>>Pentium 4 630.
>>Did anyone try them allready in ASUS boards? Which boards support these
>>CPU's?
>>Which one would you recommend? The P5AD2 ?
>>
>>Thanks for some hints!
>>Bernhard
>
>
> On this page, you can search by processor type, and get
> a list of motherboards. Here is the 630 list.
>
http://usa.asus.com/support/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx
>
> Motherboard Since PCB Since BIOS
> P5AD2 Deluxe ALL 1007
> P5AD2 Premium ALL 1010
> P5AD2-E Deluxe ALL 0204
> P5AD2-E Premium ALL 1004
> P5GD1 ALL 1007
> P5GD1 Pro ALL 1005
> P5GD1-VM ALL 1009
> P5GD2 ALL 1005
> P5GD2 Deluxe ALL 1006
> P5GD2 Premium ALL 1008
> P5GD2 Pro ALL 1008
> P5GDC Deluxe ALL 1007
> P5GDC Pro ALL 1005
> P5GDC-V Deluxe ALL 1007
> P5P800 ALL 1007
> P5P800S ALL 1003
>
> A word of warning. When a processor is just introduced, you
> cannot expect the right version of BIOS to be on a brand
> new motherboard. It may take several months for a BIOS update
> to make its appearance in retail stores. To use one of the
> motherboards above, might require using some other LGA775
> processor first, to flash the BIOS. Then, you can install
> your high end processor. If ordering online, either get
> confirmation that the right BIOS is installed, or buy the
> motherboard locally, and get your computer store to either
> flash upgrade for you, or provide a loaner LGA775 until you
> get the board flashed. (Note that online retailers like
> TigerDirect, have bundled incompatible motherboards and
> processors, so you cannot rely on an online retailer to do
> the right thing. When you phone, ask them the question about
> BIOS version. If you get an idiotic answer, find another
> vendor. Eventually they'll understand the need to provide
> good customer service.)
>
> To see what the release date of the BIOS listed above,
> go to the download page and enter the model name. The
> BIOS are either release or beta versions (there is a button
> at the top of the page to select which type). The date the
> file was put on the server will be listed there. You can
> also download a PDF manual for the motherboard, and learn
> all about it before you buy it. That is especially important
> for microATX boards, as the BIOS setup screens in them
> lack a lot of features.
>
>
http://usa.asus.com/support/download/download.aspx
>
> HTH,
> Paul
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