MSI 975x Platinum Compatibility

[hellomarius]

I am using an MSI 975x Platinum power up edition motherboard.
http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=267&maincat_no=1

I've recently received a free cpu from a friend, but I want to make sure it is compatible.
The CPU is: Intel Pentium E6700 Wolfdale 3.2GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116370

I don't even see any Wolfdale processors under the supported cpu's.
But I do see another e6700 cpu on that list but it is a conroe
Core 2 Duo Conroe SL9S7 E6700 266 2.66 4M N/A B2 65

So nowhere does it say it's compatible nor does it say it's not compatible. I called MSI, they basically told me to check the website all the info is there. So I called intel they told me to call msi...

Kill me please.

 

[tecmo34]

Based on the Global website, it isn't supported by your motherboard.

You will need to 1) try the CPU with the hopes the site isn't updated and works with the latest BIOS, 2) upgrade your motherboard to a newer LGA 775 or 3) sell it for money to use for upgrading your PC or for something else totally.

 

[Crashman]

I am using an MSI 975x Platinum power up edition motherboard.
http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=267&maincat_no=1

I've recently received a free cpu from a friend, but I want to make sure it is compatible.
The CPU is: Intel Pentium E6700 Wolfdale 3.2GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116370

I don't even see any Wolfdale processors under the supported cpu's.
But I do see another e6700 cpu on that list but it is a conroe
Core 2 Duo Conroe SL9S7 E6700 266 2.66 4M N/A B2 65

So nowhere does it say it's compatible nor does it say it's not compatible. I called MSI, they basically told me to check the website all the info is there. So I called intel they told me to call msi...

Kill me please.

The real question is whether the motherboard's Pentium 4 erra voltage regulator can work with a processor that uses Intel's 45nm process. The answer is "probably not". You'll have to find a previous generation 65nm process processor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core_2

 

[hellomarius]

Ok so I guess I'll update the bios and try it out. If it doesn't work looks like I'll have to look around for a free motherboard that supports it.

 

[Crashman]

Ok so I guess I'll update the bios and try it out. If it doesn't work looks like I'll have to look around for a free motherboard that supports it.

or swap someone for a Conroe-based E6700...

 

[timvdw]

Ok so I guess I'll update the bios and try it out. If it doesn't work looks like I'll have to look around for a free motherboard that supports it.

Just on the offchance - did you ever try the upgraded BIOS - I am in the same situation and before I go out and buy a replacement 775 compatible MB thort I best check. I don't have a floppy drive so upgrading the BIOS while possible is a hassle - so if it is confirmed as a no go I won't bother trying.

DFI 975x/g
Pentium e6700 3.2 (BX80571E6700)