follow-up to upgrading cpu

[quintoc]

Hello,

I found a cpu that, based on my early forum post and the replies I got (thank you) should work in the computer I'm upgrading.

The question now is, is there anything special about the process of actually replacing the cpu? Can I just switch them and be ready to go?

Thanks,
Kevin Allen

[gshv]

Usually there is nothing special about upgrading the processors. After you plug in the new processor the motherboard should detect it and adjust clock multiplier/FSB accordingly. Before you upgrade make sure that your version of BIOS supports the processor.

Gennadiy

[quintoc]

I can't even figure out how to get into the BIOS on this particular machine. It's an old Compaq Presario 5528 all-in-one running Windows 95. When it boots up there is never a prompt about how to get into the BIOS. I have gotten to the screen that allows me to choose going into SAFE MODE, but there is no BIOS info option.

Any ideas on how to check compatibility? I now the socket on the motherboard supports the chip, but I'm guessing that has nothing to do with the BIOS setup.

Thanks again,
Kevin Allen

[chipcollector]

Don't worry about upgrading the BIOS, just switch the CPU's. Once it's in, it may run at a slower speed because of an old BIOS version, but you can always upgrade that afterwards.

[quintoc]

thank you, thank you - I will do that. If the speed doesn't seem up to speed, you may see another post in the future about switching the BIOS, but hopefully I'll get what I need out of the the new chip.

Thanks again to all,
Kevin Allen