CPU upgrading steps - Phenom tri-core to quad

[big_treacle]

Hi,

I'd like to clarify exactly what I need to do to upgrade my system from a Phenom II tri-core CPU to a 965 quad. I did the upgrade last night and it seems OK but I want to check. I did:

- reset overclock settings for CPU FSB clock and multiplier. Kept memory timings, voltages.

- removed old CPU, installed new one & cooler.

- set new FSB & multiplier for new CPU.

- in Vista, uninstalled each core of the old CPU in device manager. Rebooted and watched the new drivers install for the new CPU.


I haven't updated the BIOS yet, though I think I probably should as my motherboard didn't seem to automatically detect the FSB & multiplier correctly for this CPU. According to the Gigabyte website there is a BIOS update that supports this CPU - not sure what BIOS version I have yet though.

I haven't updated the chipset drivers though I think I will later.

So I guess my questions are, have I missed anything? Will I need to alter my memory settings?

Cheers

 

[gareth170]

first thing is to update the bios then take it from there.

 

[big_treacle]

Ah. So I'm kind of doing it all back to front then

 

[gareth170]

u need to make sure the bios you already have can support the 965.

all the cpu settings should be set to auto for stock

 

[big_treacle]

I flashed with a new BIOS and now everything is SUPER FAST

Thanks for the help and reassurance.

Easy now