Are all P4 478pin cpu's compatible with the P4mm2 motherboard?
I attempted to remove cpu heat sink for cleaning. The processor was stuck to the heat sink, and I damaged some pins. My damaged cpu is a P4 2.66ghz/512/533 for 478 socket.
I am searching for a replacement and was wondering if a
P4 2.8 or 3.06 will be compatible? Thanks..
Thanks tomj23. My board is P4vmm2, socket 478 for pentium 4 type processors supporting FSB up to 533/400 MHz. I must replace cpu. Should I try to find an exact replacement (P4 2.6GHZ/512/533) or could I use a 2.8 or 3.06?Thanks tomj23. My board is P4vmm2, socket 478 for pentium 4 type processors supporting FSB up to 533/400 MHz. I must replace cpu.
Should I try to find an exact replacement (P4 2.6GHZ/512/533) or could I use a 2.8 or 3.06?
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Just in case your pins are only bent you can straighten them out as long as you are careful. Take a mechanical pencil without lead (.5 works ok but .7 may be easier to use) and ground it by touching it to your power supply. Then work the CPU pin slowly into the pencil and slowly bend the pin up. If you?re patient and careful you can usually straighten out any pins that have been bent.
You didn?t stat which version motherboard you had. On the P4VMM2 (V1.3) motherboard the manual states that the motherboard will automatically determine the CPU clock and system buss frequency and makes the appropriate changes. The manuals only references a front-side buss limitation of 400 MHz, however, a FAQ from the manufactures support site says the V1.x motherboard?s CPU is limited as follows:
- Pentium 4 400Mhz FSB (256K/512K L2 cache) CPU ? 2.6GHz
- Celeron 400Mhz FSB (128K L2 cache) CPU ? 2.6GHz
I would stick with the FAQ recommendations if you have to purchase a new processor, that or contact the support line to verify. Make sure you point out the FAQ on their site since they will probably just refer you to the manuals specs.
[email protected] CPU FAQ:
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/FAQ_Answer.aspx?FAQID=3010023&MenuID=65&LanID=9
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Doing an exact replacement would be the safe route, however, depending on your motherboard version you may be able to go higher. V1.x: -Pentium 4 400Mhz FSB (256K/512K L2 cache) CPU ? 2.6GHz -Celeron 400Mhz FSB (128K L2 cache) CPU ? 2.6GHz
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- Stop Overclocking your CPU.
- Make sure your Heat Sink is placed properly above the processor.
- Clean the Processor fan, Heat Sink and other peripherals.
- Use High Speed fans.
- Use CPU Heat Sink Paste in the processor.
- Fix OS registry with reliable program like I always use Reginout.
- Shut down your computer at least two hour a day.
Following are the reasons for overheating, just take care of these things:: Stop Overclocking your CPU Make sure your Heat Sink is placed properly above the processor Clean the Processor fan, Heat Sink and other peripherals Use High Speed fans Use CPU Heat Sink Paste in the processor Use Additional Cooling Units Shut down your computer at least two hour a day Finally i will suggest you to get system utility program like PC Fresher to maintain your system performance
- Stop Overclocking your CPU.
- Make sure your Heat Sink is placed properly above the processor.
- Clean the Processor fan, Heat Sink and other peripherals.
- Use High Speed fans.
- Use CPU Heat Sink Paste in the processor.
- Fix OS registry with reliable program like I always use Reginout.
- Shut down your computer atleast two hour a day.
1. Stop Overclocking your CPU 2. Make sure your Heat Sink is placed properly above the processor 3. Clean the Processor fan, Heat Sink and other peripherals 4. Use High Speed fans 5. Use CPU Heat Sink Paste in the processor 6. Make sure your dint restrict the speed of CPU fan. 7. Use Additional Cooling Units 8. Check your SMPS 9. Use proper ventilation in your room 10. Shut down your computer at least two hour a day Let me know if it helps you. Use system utility tool like RegInOut to remove unwanted files , fix registry and windows errors which cause of heat problems
If the overheating is not due to hardware issue, faulty components, you can control the temperature by using Heat sinks and Temperature controlling fans, and by regulating a proper Air flow to the unit. For this, you can also use Cooler Master casing specially designed for high end purposes, or can use any such available brand to control the temperature...
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switch off the system and remove the processor heat sink and the processor clean them with a clean cloth now insert the processor in the socket then apply athin layer of heat sink compund to the processor and fix the heatsink tightly in the socket an drmove the memory card and clean with clean soft cloth and insert them and restart the computer if the problem still presists change the processor with any sutable for the socket and check if the problem still presits remove the f pin conector from the smps and switch on the computer if the processor fan is working properly then switch off the computer and recontct the four pin conector and switch on if the processor fan just initate then you have problem with motherboard
If your MoBo supports the CPU you wish to fit, remove the heat sink and cooling fan, unclip the CPU and replace in the correct orientation. DO NOT attempt to force the CPU into the socket.
Also note you may have to upgrade the heatsink and cooling fan.
This depends on the CPU and the heat sink. The heat sink is fastened to the socket on the motherboard on two sides. It will be fastened to a tab on each side. In all likelyhood, the heat sink will have some sort of handle on it. AMD processors these days have a little lever that must be moved from the far right position up to the center. This loosens the heat sink and you can reach down to unhook first the side with the lever from the socket and then the back side. Intel processors seem to have a flat metal piece that must be pushed down to relieve tension on the clamp. As you do so, you have to get down by the socket on the motherboard and push the metal clamp away from the socket. This takes some doing, as it's quite tight. Once you have released the one side, the second side is loose and can be unfastened. The heat sink can now be pulled up (use a slight twisting motion if possible to break the seal between the heat sink and the CPU. If the computer is several years old, the seal will be hard to break.
Thanks tomj23. My board is P4vmm2, socket 478 for pentium 4 type processors supporting FSB up to 533/400 MHz. I must replace cpu.
Should I try to find an exact replacement (P4 2.6GHZ/512/533) or could I use a 2.8 or 3.06?
Once again, I thank you tomj23, for your patience and advise!
Hi guys.
i got P4VMM2 v5.0a ECS motherboard and desperately want a solution for my problem
i just bought a new P4 (2.8GHz 533MHz FSB) to replace my current P4 (1.7GHz 400MHz FSB)
when i put the new processor in, it takes too long to start run bios. when it does, the PC stated the processor only clocked at 1.4GHz
the thing that confused me was from the ECS website stated that my motherboard (P4VMM2 v5.0a) can support until P4 HT
then i bought another P4 (2.0GHz 400MHz FSB)
the PC runs like normal when i use that processor.
is there a way/solution for me to the 2.8GHz one?
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