Intel 45nm Yorkfield Runs On 975X Motherboard
We've recently been able to prove out that on at least one 975X board, the Asus P5W64WS Pro, using one of Intel's new 45nm Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processors and more than likely any 45nm quad-core Intel processor is a go for this motherboard.
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As you can see in the POST screen above, the motherboard is in fact requesting a BIOS update for the proper CPU microcode, but after a simple strike of the F1 key the board boots flawlessly and we've been running benchmarks on a Vista installation for a week or so successfully and without incident. In the bottom right hand screen shot, we're showing a CPU-Z identification of the motherboard chipset that was taken alongside the large CPU identification shot above. As you'll note, we're running the standard 1,333MHz FSB for the chip, based on a quad-pumped 333MHz base frequency. We should note, however, that the board does not have the necessary memory dividers to run memory at standard frequencies, so there will be some memory overclocking (or underclocking) going on.
So, the moral of the story? Check with your motherboard manufacturer for possible support of the new 45nm Yorkfield-based Core 2 quad-core processors from Intel, to see if you're going to get lucky. However, if your motherboard comes equipped to run a 1,333MHz front side bus, your chances are pretty good. We're hoping Asus will send us an official BIOS update for the board as well shortly. Stay tuned!
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Hi All, That's good news Davo. Do you think Intel will do a BIOS update for all of us Badaxe2 owners? |
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If I were a betting man, I would say no, unfortunately. |
They'll be pushing the X38 or X48 chipset-based board for this family of CPUs.|
Hi All, You're most likely correct Davo. I was hoping that if enough of the other 975X Vendors offered a BIOS Update that Intel would follow suit. But yeah they'll definitely be pushing the X38 & X48 Chipset boards. |
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I just wish Asus would have cared enought to update the bios' for the other motherboards to include Windows Vista support. Don't expect other motherboard makers to even care. They make more money by selling new boards. |
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Hi all, |
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Hey Brad, Spartus,
Thanks for stopping by the site. Come on back often and tell your friends! |
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Kinda dumb how LGA 775 was created to be able to house 'all future intel CPUs from now until 2012' or whenever it was and since then each new CPU generation STILL requires a mobo upgrade; but WAIT their claim is true I guess because older mobos can indeed "house" these CPUs just not run them...... BLAH! |
I wish my 680i would work for Yorkfield |
Hi everyone, |
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