A question for you fellow computer techs

Zap. USMC · **A question for you fellow computer techs -** 03-22-2003, 08:33 PM

Ok, I'm upgrading my CPU. Right now I have an ASUS A7A266 mobo and my CPU socket is AMD 462 (socket a).

NOW, here is the problem:

Will CPUs that use the Socket A work on my Socket 462 (which I THINK says Socket A)???

It's just confusing....

-Thanks

Cool Fool · 03-22-2003, 09:14 PM

i dunno oOo:

Bazooka_Joe · 03-22-2003, 10:44 PM

Socket 462 = Socket A. Just make sure you update your firmware & BIOS on your mobo, then install the new parts. That way, if you get a 1.5Ghz processor, it will be more hardware-friendly.

Zap. USMC · 03-23-2003, 08:57 AM

Thanks Joe.

Looks like I'm gonna have to flash my BIOS :/

and what do you mean by firmware?? as in updating my chipset or something?

03-23-2003, 08:58 AM

Anyone know a good PCI Video card? I have a Dell and it can only fit PCI Shit in it.

ED! Ban #126 · 03-23-2003, 10:53 AM

Better off just spending 600 bucks and building your own computer.

03-23-2003, 11:26 AM

Bazooka_Joe · 03-23-2003, 01:58 PM

[quote="Cpt. Zapotoski":a40f1]Thanks Joe.

Looks like I'm gonna have to flash my BIOS :/

and what do you mean by firmware?? as in updating my chipset or something?[/quote:a40f1]

Here, Ill link ya to what you should do:

[url:a40f1]http://www.asus.com.tw/support/download/item.aspx?ModelName=A7A266[/url:a40f1]

The last file is all you need to update your BIOS.

Zap. USMC · 03-23-2003, 06:38 PM

Thanks a bunch joe.

Another question:

What if I fdisk or reformat my HD?? Do I need to re-update my BIOS, or it doesn't affect it??