Mv43 v3.1 can it work with Intel Pentium 3.0 CPU

It will take up to a Intel Pentium III 1Ghz or Intel Celeron 1.1GHz CPU.

Here are the specs on the two Pentium III 1GHz chips:
the 100mhz FSB chip:
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Pentium-III/Intel-Pentium%20III%201000%20-%20RB80526PY001256%20%28BX80526F1000256%29.html

and the 133mhz FSB chip:
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Pentium-III/Intel-Pentium%20III%201000%20-%20RB80526PZ001256%20%28BX80526C1000256%29.html

Here's the specs on the Celeron:
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Celeron/Intel-Celeron%201100%20-%20RB80526RY005128%20%28BX80526F1100128%29.html

Hello here are the supported cpu list for your mainboard:

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/G31M3-F-V2--3-Audio-Ports-.html#/?div=CPUSupport

You maybe have to upgrade the bios to support the new cpu.

The fastest Pentium 3 that will work in your board is a Intel Pentium III 1GHz chip. Here is a link to the specs:
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Pentium-III/Intel-Pentium%20III%201000%20-%20RB80526PY001256%20%28BX80526F1000256%29.html

You could also get a Intel Celeron 1.1 GHz but it only has half the level 2 cache size so it's actually a bit slower than the Pentium III 1GHz chip.
Here's a link to celeron specs:
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Celeron/Intel-Celeron%201100%20-%20RB80526RY005128%20%28BX80526F1100128%29.html

http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support
You can look here to see if board is compatible with cpu and vice versa.

google the mother board and then read the book for the board. it should list the compatable cpu's then you can log on to www.geeks.com and search for the cpu you want that will work with it.

i cannot give you a specific list of models but in general every pentium 3 cpu with a front side bus [FSB] frequency not greater then 133 mhz should work on that chipset. i also do not know where you could find a pentium 3 cpu for sale.

1. Is there a fan on the CPU?

2. Is there there thermal paste between the CPU and the fan?

you could only upgrade the processor and RAM in this condition i.e.

you can only change your an upgraded p-III processor like 1.0 GHz, 1.1 GHz or 1.3GHz and
upgrade the RAM by changing to 256 in each slot.

that is all what u can do with ur pc

if i understand correctly you swapped the cpu to another computer and it did not work... you need to purchase or find another cpu that is compatable with your motherboard.

Robert

Usually you can use Northwood-core CPU-s on mobos with Willamatte-core CPU. But is important (exept core) - FSB support of your new processor. Which model of your CPU? What the mainboard use (model)?