Question Problems upgrading from Intel P6200 processor to Intel I5 520M

[Ivan Granja]

I have a laptop that originally came with Windows 7 and a P6200 processor. I upgraded it by adding RAM and an SSD and an I5 520M processor to install Windows 10. However, although the laptop recognizes this processor, the Windows installation crashes. As a workaround, I completed the installation with the P6200 and then replaced it with the I5 to take advantage of the better performance of this more modern processor. However, this creates a conflict of information between the processor installed in the BIOS (I5 520M) and the processor that exists in Windows (P6200). Consequently, if I access the BIOS, install updates or just turn off the screen, the system does not return, and I have to switch to the original processor.
Is there a way to make Windows accept the I5 520M during installation? How can I solve this problem? (It's no use saying "buy another one", I already know that hahaha).
Tanks!

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Out of curiosity, did you update the BIOS on your laptop to the latest version prior to attempting the CPU upgrade?

You forgot to mention the make, model and SKU to your laptop.

 

[Ivan Granja]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Out of curiosity, did you update the BIOS on your laptop to the latest version prior to attempting the CPU upgrade?

You forgot to mention the make, model and SKU to your laptop.

I just changed the processor, but when I go into the BIOS settings it already identifies the I5 520M. In the upgrade instructions I saw, they didn't mention the need to update the BIOS. If it is necessary, how can I do it? My laptop is a Samsung RV411. I couldn't find the SKU. Tanks.