OT: AMD cpu info

[Karl F. Larsen]

Lucio M Nicolosi wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 7:25 PM, Karl F. Larsen<klarsen1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>   
>>    I went looking for a cheap fast cpu for my new computer which has a
>> MP2+ socket. I discovered there were no cpu's for a socket like mine,
>> they are all now today cpu for a MP3 socket :-(
>>
>>    I asked more of Google and found where AMD stated the MP3 chips are
>> MP2 chips with 2 terminals missing. A MP3 chip will run in an MP2 socket
>> just fine :-P
>>
>>
>>
>> 73 Karl
>>     
>
> Anyway, better check (at least) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM2%2B
>
> Good luck.
>
> L.
>
> owever, AM3 processors are backwards-compatible with Socket AM2+, contingent upon a BIOS <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOS> update for the motherboard. Manufacturers including Asus <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asus>,^[5] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM3#cite_note-4>  Gigabyte <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigabyte_Technology>,^[6] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM3#cite_note-5> 
> and others have labeled existing AM2/AM2+ boards as being "AM3 Ready"
> or similar, indicating that BIOS support is provided for the specified
> boards. This allows existing AM2/AM2+ systems to upgrade the CPU
> without having to upgrade any other components.
>   
    This is the first time I heard about a bios problem. I have a 
Gigabyte motherboard so it may not be a problem according to them :-P


73 Karl