CPU upgrade Dell dimension 9200 core 2 duo 2.4Ghz

Problems with an e6700 upgrade - pc is not starting anymore.

My computer last week:

Dell dimension 9200, bios 2.5.3

motherboard revision REV A00

CPU e6420

Some months ago I removed the 8600gts and installed a ati radeon 4600series without vents, passive cooling

This computer is running very good now for over two years !

Now I bought a e6700 cpu (new). I installed it correctly, hit power, the ventilators are running, but the computer does not boot, I can´t even access bios, the monitor keeps dark.

Several reboots, clear cmos -> no success.

Then I installed back the e6420. PC is working as usual...

Any ideas?

insufficient power? motherboard rev a00 too old?

Problem solved: wrong cpu

I have ordered a brand new intel pentium dual-core e6700 (costa rica)

3.20 Ghz / 2M / 1066 / 06

This cpu is not compatible !

The correct cpu is a

Intel Core 2 Duo E6700

this is so sad...

 superfasthobbit

Thank you for the heads up, about the processors

Bev.

Hey men I was hoping you could help me. I have a Dimension 9200, but with a Intel Core 2 Duo  1.8 Ghz and I am considering the possibility of upgrading to another newer core. what will i have to do ?

 jgatjens

First, install a compatible processor.

The XPS 410/9200 will take up to Q6700/E6700,1066 FSB processors only.

Also, see the following compatible processors:

PR173 Presler P4 915, 2.80G, 2X2MB, 800FSB, D0
UY273 Presler P4 915, 2.08G, 2X2MB, 800FSB, C1
YW816 Presler P4 925, 3.00G, 2X2MB, 800FSB, D0
XJ848 Presler P4 930, 3.00G, 2X2MB, 800FSB, C1
PU963 Presler PD 935, 3.20G, 2X2MB, 800FSB, D0
DK050 Presler P4 940, 3.20G, 2X2MB, 800FSB, C1
RT922 Presler P4 945, 3.40G, 2X2MB, 800FSB, C1
UJ776 Presler P4 950, 3.40G, 2X2MB, 800FSB, C1
CJ163 Presler P4 960, 3.60G, 2x2MB, 800FSB, B1

DK593 Cedar Mill 631, 3.00G, 2MB, 800FSB, C1
PN407 Cedar Mill 641, 3.20G, 2MB, 800FSB, D0
PY394 Cedar Mill 641, 3.20G, 2MB, 800FSB, C1
KU339 Cedar Mill 651, 3.40G, 2MB, 800FSB, D0
PY395 Cedar Mill 651, 3.40G, 2MB, 800FSB, C1
DK594 Cedar Mill 661, 3.60G, 2MB, 800FSB, C1
DT883 Cedar Mill 661, 3.60G, 2MB, 800FSB, D0

HU587 Conroe E4300, 1.80G, 2MB, 800FSB, L2
DX483 Conroe E4400, 2.00G, 2MB, 800FSB, L2
RX522 Conroe E4400, 2.00G, 2MB, 800FSB, M0
DT893 Conroe E6300, 1.86G, 2MB, 1066FSB, B2
DU362 Conroe E6300, 1.86G, 2MB, 1066FSB, L2
DX485 Conroe E6320, 1.86G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
DU361 Conroe E6400, 2.13G, 2MB, 1066FSB, L2
KN977 Conroe E6400, 2.13G, 2MB, 1066FSB, B2
DX484 Conroe E6420, 2.13G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
KU345 Conroe E6600, 2.40G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
PN416 Conroe E6700, 2.66G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2
WM543 Conroe XE X6800, 2.93G, 4MB, 1066FSB, B2

FG941 Smithfield P4 820, 2.80G, 2MB, 800FSB, Mainstream, B0
UY272 Smithfield P4 805, 2.66G, 2X1MB, 533FSB, B0

HU585 Kentsfield Quad Core Q6600, 2.40G, 8MB, 1066FSB, B30
MP626 Kentsfield Quad Core Q6600, 2.40G, 8MB, 1066FSB, G0

UT713 Prescott P4 531, 3.0G, 800FSB, 1MB, ALT, G1
UT714 Prescott P4 541, 3.2G, 800FSB, 1MB, ALT, G1
UY274 Prescott P4 524, 3.06G, 1MB, 533FSB, G1

Prior to installing the processor, you need to upgrade to the latest BIOS version, 2.5.3, with version 2.5.1, new CPU support was added.

The procedures for replacing the processor are HERE<ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell>.

As you will reusing the heatsink, plan on cleaning it's base and applying thermal compound to the processor.

Directions for cleaning and applying thermal compound, are HERE.

You only need a small tube of thermal compound, this can be purchased from any computer store.

Bev.

do you happen to know where can i buy some of this processors ? 

 jgatjens

Try locating the processor you need, by using Google, also try StarMicro HERE<ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell>, also browse eBay, I've had good luck purchasing processors there.

Bev.

First, sorry for necroing an old thread, but it is relevant.

Second, thanks for providing all that info on compatible processors for the 9200, it saved me a lot of work and time.

Third, if I get the Q6700 will I have to upgrade the bios or anything like that? or is it straight plug and play?

RHamper

Yes, you need to check that the latest BIOS version is installed prior to installing the processor.

Bev.

I have a Dimension 9200 with a 2.4 GHz quad-core CPU (as shipped from Dell) which is happily running with 4x 2 Gig DSIMMs for an available 8 Gigs of RAM. After reading the comments here i did some research, and the chipset this system is based on G965/P965 supports 8 Gigs of RAM and once I confirmed the BIOS was the latest (2.4.3, IIRC) I gave it a shot. I've run numerous tests on the system with issues. Windows, CPU-Z, and a burn-in test program all report 8 Gigs and no issues.

My RAM right now is a mix of matching pairs from two vendors, with similar specs: 1.8v, CL=6, DDR2-800 (very common specs for this type of RAM).

I have a Dimension 9200 with a 2.4 GHz quad-core CPU (as shipped from Dell) which is happily running with 4x 2 Gig DSIMMs for an available 8 Gigs of RAM. After reading the comments here i did some research, and the chipset this system is based on G965/P965 supports 8 Gigs of RAM and once I confirmed the BIOS was the latest (2.4.3, IIRC) I gave it a shot. I've run numerous tests on the system with issues. Windows, CPU-Z, and a burn-in test program all report 8 Gigs and no issues.

My RAM right now is a mix of matching pairs from two vendors, with similar specs: 1.8v, CL=6, DDR2-800 (very common specs for this type of RAM).

Just a note to say thank you for the advice given on this thread.  

I have a Dell Dimension 9200 which was running a Core2 Duo E6600 and thanks to the advice here I've installed a Core2 Quad Q6700, which is working brilliantly.  That, together with a new graphics card (needed and more performance and HDMI to support my new 2560x1440 monitor) and 8GB of RAM (yes 8GB is recognised) and windows 10 (yep that works too), have transformed by old machine completely.  Video runs beautifully on the high res monitor, photos render instantly - it's like a new machine.

Thanks again,

Clive

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Bev.