Question GA-945GCM-S2L works with Core2 Quad?

[M0n0p0l09]

Hi all!

I was looking to upgrade an old PC with Gigabyte GA-945GCM-S2L mobo on it. On their CPU supported list there is Core™ 2 Quad Q9550 but with the specification that is not applicable. Can somebody clear that up if that CPU is supported or not?
And if it's not supported why is even listed in that list anyway?

Thanks!

 

[Lutfij]

What processor are you working with at this moment of time? It's a good idea to make sure your motherboard is up to date BISO wise, prior to dropping in any ram, processor or storage upgrades. FYI, I wouldn't drop that processor in that board if it's not shown as compatible on the CPU support list in spite of having a socket that will accept it.

why is even listed in that list anyway?
To prevent people from using it, (possibly)damaging the board and then falsely claiming replacement for their(users) own mistake.

 

[M0n0p0l09]

What processor are you working with at this moment of time? It's a good idea to make sure your motherboard is up to date BISO wise, prior to dropping in any ram, processor or storage upgrades. FYI, I wouldn't drop that processor in that board if it's not shown as compatible on the CPU support list in spite of having a socket that will accept it.

why is even listed in that list anyway?
To prevent people from using it, damaging the board(possibly) and then falsely claiming replacement for their(users) own mistake.

Right now it has C2D E8500 in it. Bios vers F8d.