I've been looking to upgrade my Presario, which has an Amethyst MS-7184 mobo. Problem is, after acquiring as much information as I could about the limitations of this board. I have hit a wall.
I have found that even though a bios upgrade can rectify some compatibility problems it doesn't change the version of my mobo. The versions I've found support different max size CPU's.
But what I can't find is which version supports which CPU?!? The mobo ver. I've found are, Version 1.x, ver. 1.0 ROHS, ver. B. I know that ROHS can stand for a compliance rule, such as "Restriction of hazardous substances" but that is an environmental issue. I'm talking technical issues. Anyway my point...
I have found at one web site that the ms-7184 can support up to an "Athlon 64 X2 4800+" but did not mention the mobo ver.. On another web site they stated that the ms-7184 can only support up to an "Athlon 64. 4200" likewise did not mention the version. In actuality there were a great number of websites that kinda of contradicted each other. However. HP states that the mobo can utilize the X2 4800 and makes no mention of the different versions they've used. On the other hand MSI states both facts, but in different places. So MSI has contradicted it's on product. I'm usually very good at deciphering what I need to know, I'm the sort, that researches until I'm absolutely positive before I make a move.
Any help at all would be appreciated.- Thanks-
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I have found that even though a bios upgrade can rectify some compatibility problems it doesn't change the version of my mobo. The versions I've found support different max size CPU's.
But what I can't find is which version supports which CPU?!? The mobo ver. I've found are, Version 1.x, ver. 1.0 ROHS, ver. B. I know that ROHS can stand for a compliance rule, such as "Restriction of hazardous substances" but that is an environmental issue. I'm talking technical issues. Anyway my point...
I have found at one web site that the ms-7184 can support up to an "Athlon 64 X2 4800+" but did not mention the mobo ver.. On another web site they stated that the ms-7184 can only support up to an "Athlon 64. 4200" likewise did not mention the version. In actuality there were a great number of websites that kinda of contradicted each other. However. HP states that the mobo can utilize the X2 4800 and makes no mention of the different versions they've used. On the other hand MSI states both facts, but in different places. So MSI has contradicted it's on product. I'm usually very good at deciphering what I need to know, I'm the sort, that researches until I'm absolutely positive before I make a move.
Any help at all would be appreciated.- Thanks-
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