eMachines EL1850-01e Want to upgrade CPU

Hello,

Could you give me the first ten characters of the computer serial number (S/N)? Only the first ten.

PTNBK02012

Your motherboard is this one:

MB.NBK09.001

MAIN BD.G41.ICH7.WO/1394

It supports all these original processors:

KC.33001.CDE	CPU.CEL-DUAL.E3300/2.5G/1M/800
KC.34001.CDE	CPU.CEL-DUAL.E3400/2.6G/1M/800
KC.54001.DEV	CPU P-DUO.E5400/2.7G/2M/800/R0
KC.55001.DEV	CPU P-DUO.E5500/2.8G/2M/800/R0
KC.57001.DEV	CPU P-DUO.E5700/3G/2M/800/R0
KC.65001.DEM	CPU.P-DUO.E6500.2.93G/2M/1066
KC.66001.DEM	CPU.P-DUO.E6600.3.06G/2M/1066
KC.75001.DEV	CPU.CORE2D.E7500/2.93G/3M/1066/65W
KC.83001.QQ0	CPU QUAD.Q8300/2.5G/4M/1333
KC.83001.QQV	CPU QUAD.Q8300/2.5G/4M/1333/95W

KC.58001.DEV

CPU P-DUO.E5800/3.2G/2M/800/R0

KC.67001.DEM

CPU.P-DUO.E6700.3.2G/2M/1066

KC.76001.DE0

CPU.CORE2D.E7600/3.06G/3M/1066/65W

KC.D0001.450

CPU-CEL-2.20GHz/512KB/800/A1

KC.33001.CDECPU.CEL-DUAL.E3300/2.5G/1M/800KC.34001.CDECPU.CEL-DUAL.E3400/2.6G/1M/800KC.54001.DEVCPU P-DUO.E5400/2.7G/2M/800/R0KC.55001.DEVCPU P-DUO.E5500/2.8G/2M/800/R0KC.57001.DEVCPU P-DUO.E5700/3G/2M/800/R0KC.65001.DEMCPU.P-DUO.E6500.2.93G/2M/1066KC.66001.DEMCPU.P-DUO.E6600.3.06G/2M/1066KC.75001.DEVCPU.CORE2D.E7500/2.93G/3M/1066/65WKC.83001.QQ0CPU QUAD.Q8300/2.5G/4M/1333KC.83001.QQVCPU QUAD.Q8300/2.5G/4M/1333/95WKC.58001.DEVCPU P-DUO.E5800/3.2G/2M/800/R0KC.67001.DEMCPU.P-DUO.E6700.3.2G/2M/1066KC.76001.DE0CPU.CORE2D.E7600/3.06G/3M/1066/65WKC.D0001.450CPU-CEL-2.20GHz/512KB/800/A1

Thank you laurent_14!! I purchased one of those processors now. I'll give an update once I install it!

Hello,

Be careful the original heatsink dissipates up to 65W. If you install a Quad Core of 95W, you'll need another heatsink:

HI.10800.006	HEATSINK.CPU
HI.3670C.001	HEATSINK.W/FAN.4200RPM

The new CPU finally came in Smiley Happy Sadly, this one also does not work. I get a neverending beep with it. I have posted an image of the new one below. Did I mess up again? I could have sworn this was on the list of accepted processors and it isn't the 95w one (as far as I can tell).

2.5ghz quad.bmp

Hello,

Do you have the lastest bios version P01.B3?

SLB5W - Intel Q8300 - TDP 95W

I have no idea if I have the latest bios version. How would I update it?

Also, since I guess my cpu is 95w, Is the heatsink you're talking about the one attached to the CPU fan? What would you recommend I get for a replacement?

Hello,

You can find the actual bios version like this:
Under Windows, Run box, type msinfo32.exe
Yes. I already gave you the part numbers of the heatsinks with fan. Look for the part with the part numbers stated in my previous message.

I am having an awful time locating the correct files to update the BIOS. The only things I have been able to find are for 32bit systems and I can't find a way to contact AMI for the 64bit version because they will only support people with a "business email".

Is there any place you know that I can get the update files for window 7 64bit?

Here is what the msinfo32.exe shows

sysinfo.jpg

Hello,

I'm lost! Smiley Surprised ... I don't understand anything anymore!

Is it an eMachines EL1850-01e or an Aspire X1900?
Have you replaced the mainboard (it's not the same board)?

Remark: I see "System model: Aspire X1900" on your screenshot.

LOL! Well at least I'm not the only confused one. Here are some pics of the PC and Mainboard, hopefully this can start clearing things up. Nothing but the RAM has been replaced in this box.

Front PC.jpg Side Label.jpg SN Label.jpg

Hello,

Thanks for the pictures! Smiley Happy

I see a white sticker on the motherboard near the cpu socket. There is a string of characters under the bar code. Are the first ten MBNBK09001...?

Note: eMachines means enervating Machines! Smiley LOL

Confirmed. First 10 are MBNBK09001.

Hello,

I checked again and it's the right motherboard. It must support the Intel Q8300.

Your actual bios version is: P01.A3 - 04/23/2010
Intel Q8300: Last order date is 08/26/2011
The latest bios version is: P01.B3 - 08/06/2011

I advise you to flash the latest bios version under DOS (more sure).

You'll find it on the eMachines support website: (L is only for Linux) - EL1850 model:

BIOS	eMachines	BIOS	P01.B3	2.6 MB	2012/09/12	Download
BIOS	eMachines	BIOS for Linux 1. Fixes press F4 key in BIOS setup, it will show the hidden item issue. 2. Fixes boot block recovery function fail issue if the USB disk is formatted with FAT32 under Win7.	P01.A4L	2.6 MB	2010/05/17	Download
BIOS	eMachines	1. Fixes press F4 key in BIOS setup, it will show the hidden item issue. 2. Fixes boot block recovery function fail issue if the USB disk is formatted with FAT32 under Win7.	P01.A4	2.6 MB	2010/05/17	Download
BIOS	eMachines	BIOS for Linux Revises BIOS option.	P01.A3L	1.4 MB	2010/05/11	Download
BIOS	eMachines	Revises BIOS option.	P01.A3	2.6 MB	2010/05/11	Download
BIOS	eMachines	BIOS for Linux & FreeDOS Fixes BIOS security password does not support special char such as '*' '+', but support spacebar issue.	P01.A2L	1.3 MB	2010/05/03	Download

BIOSeMachinesBIOSP01.B32.6 MB2012/09/12DownloadBIOSeMachinesBIOS for Linux1. Fixes press F4 key in BIOS setup, it will show the hidden item issue.2. Fixes boot block recovery function fail issue if the USB disk is formatted with FAT32 under Win7.P01.A4L2.6 MB2010/05/17DownloadBIOSeMachines1. Fixes press F4 key in BIOS setup, it will show the hidden item issue.2. Fixes boot block recovery function fail issue if the USB disk is formatted with FAT32 under Win7.P01.A42.6 MB2010/05/17DownloadBIOSeMachinesBIOS for Linux Revises BIOS option.P01.A3L1.4 MB2010/05/11DownloadBIOSeMachinesRevises BIOS option.P01.A32.6 MB2010/05/11DownloadBIOSeMachinesBIOS for Linux & FreeDOSFixes BIOS security password does not support special char such as '*' '+', but support spacebar issue.P01.A2L1.3 MB2010/05/03Download

First, laurent_14, I would like to thank you for your time and the info you've provided. But we aren't out of the woods yet Smiley Sad

The bios update worked flawlessly, and msinfo.exe says we're on the right version now. When I put the processor in, I am still getting the same continuous beep. Do you happen to know where I can find a list of the "beep" codes for this motherboard?

Hello,

But we aren't out of the woods yet

We have another french expression: "On n'est pas sorti du pétrin" (baker)

More seriously:

Have you load the default settings in the bios utility and save&exit after flashing the bios?
Do you know the bios editor (Phoenix, AMI, Insyde etc)?
I'm waiting informations from an Acer technician because you have:
the right motherboard
the right processor
the latest bios ... so it must work.

I checked and checked again from several data bases and all is good. Mystery.

Blayn-Acer

I can confirm that this model does share a motherboard with the Acer model, so it is the correct board in the system. I was also able to confirm that the latest BIOS is P01.B3, so you are running the latest BIOS. I do not have a listing of beep codes for this model. Is the processor you are installing new, or did it come out of another system? I really don't have any ideas as to what may be causing your issue at this point.