eMachines EL1850-01e Want to upgrade CPU
meterman40
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The Motherboard inside the box (as far as I can tell) is an G41T - AD v:1.0
After looking up specs, I purchased an Intel core 2 quad... after trying to install it, I realized that I had looked at specs for the G41T - MD, and then found specs for the -AD. These specs stated (on multiple sites) that the board could handle up to a core 2 duo. I found a good deal on a duo and purchased it, but again, the CPU won't boot.
I purchased the Core 2 Duo 3.16ghz/6m/1333/06 (which should have worked according to the spec sheet I had).
The error I get for the core 2 quad was successive beeping, the error I get for the core 2 duo is one neverending beep. I couldn't find a spot that gave me insight into what those codes meant for this motherboard, so I am turning to all of you for help.
Is the Duo I purchased bad? Did I get an incompatible CPU again? If so, what CPUs will actually work for this motherboard?
Thanks!
-meterman40
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Hello,
Could you give me the first ten characters of the computer serial number (S/N)? Only the first ten.
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PTNBK020120
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Your motherboard is this one:
SpoilerMB.NBK09.001 MAIN BD.G41.ICH7.WO/1394 It supports all these original processors:
SpoilerKC.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 0 -
Thank you laurent_14!! I purchased one of those processors now. I'll give an update once I install it!
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Hello,
Be careful the original heatsink dissipates up to 65W. If you install a Quad Core of 95W, you'll need another heatsink:
SpoilerHI.10800.006 HEATSINK.CPU HI.3670C.001 HEATSINK.W/FAN.4200RPM 0 -
The new CPU finally came in
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).0 -
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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?
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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.
0 - You can find the actual bios version like this:
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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
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Hello,
I'm lost!
... 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.
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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.
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Hello,
Thanks for the pictures!
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!
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Confirmed. First 10 are MBNBK09001.
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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:
SpoilerBIOS 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 0 -
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
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?
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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.
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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.
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First, yes I did reload default settings and did a full power cycle after to make sure everything was loaded.
Second, I do not know the BIOS editor and have no idea what that is
sorry!Third, I hope the Acer guys can give you a beep code list. It would be rather annoying to find that I've had a bad processor this whole time.
I bought the processor used off Amazon. I thought the constant beep might have meant that the processor was bad (I believe I commented about that earlier in this thread). I find it amazing that Acer doesn't have the beep codes listed anywhere, as that info is decently important.
I don't have another 775 socket to test this CPU
Any other recommendations or should I just scrap the idea of upgrading the CPU?0 -
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