Can i just double check

[netboom]

I have the following system, can i just check with you guys that i wont have any problems upgrading it to use a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz (BX80569Q9650) Processor. Thanks for helping. just want to make sure the MB won't hinder it in anyway.

Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
Chipset What is "Chipset"? Intel G31 Express
Installed Memory 4 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Operating System What is "Operating System"? Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
HDD Size 250 GB
Optical Drive Type DVD-ROM • DVD Burner • CD-ROM • CD Burner
Processor
Processor Type What is "Processor Type"? Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed What is "Processor Speed"? 2.2 GHz(CPU E4500)
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Motherboard
Video Output Interface PCI Express
Memory
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Installed RAM What is "Installed RAM"? 2 GB
Installed Cache Memory 2 MB
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity What is "Hard Drive Capacity"? 250 GB
Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA
CD / DVD
Optical Drive Type What is "Optical Drive Type"? DVD-RW
Audio / Video
Graphic Processor Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Networking
Networking Type Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card
Miscellaneous
UPC 4718235886585
Family Line Acer Aspire M

 

[jaquith]

OEM MOBOS {Family Line Acer Aspire M} do NOT offer the full CPUID info in their BIOS for even the same family processors. Therefore, unless the Intel Q9650 was an 'optional' CPU with the {Family Line Acer Aspire M} the CPU will NOT be recognized or my simply be dummied down a/k/a a step backwards.

Based upon the Acer Aspire M3630 (4718235886585) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz was only listed.

You'll need to contact ACER -> USA http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/contacts or select your Region http://www.acer.com/worldwide/selection.html

My best 'guess' is no that the Intel Q9650 CPUID is incorporated into the BIOS.