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Optiplex GX270 New CPU, won't boot
I have a dell optiplex gx270 SMT with a socket 478 P4 2.40 GHz processor. I decided to upgrade it and bought a P4 3.0 CPU installed it now the tower won't boot. I have a steady amber light with no beeps. It should be compatible with the motherboard. and my BIOS is up to date, version A07.
shesagordie
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February 26th, 2013 15:00
The sSpec # is listed on the seller's eBay site, eg MPN SLPM
It is also, etched on top of the processor.
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/cs-016552.htm
As the system boots with 2.40GHz processor reinstalled and the BIOS upgraded to the latest version, that a good indication that the 3.0HGz processor is not compatible.
Bev.
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Bev.
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February 26th, 2013 11:00
Hi Laura,
Dell has tested Optiplex GX270 with Intel P4 & Celeron Processors (Northwood & Prescott). Optiplex GX 270 was shipped with Intel 865G Chipset. For more information on this, you may refer to link: http://intel.ly/13RbQLR
Click on compatible products and you would find the list of the compatible processors. Dell does not recommend or offer processor upgrade but it is as your discretion in case you really wish to go ahead with it. Warranty per say, issues arising due to the upgrade will not be covered under warranty , however we will continue providing support for other issues and parts.
There is a difference of Lithography, Core temperature, Voltage and Max TDP (P4 2.40 GHz processor and P4 3.0 GHz processor). You may try installing the processor shipped with computer and see if you face any issues with it. You may refer to service manual for detailed information on reseating processor:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_optiplex_desktop/optiplex-gx270_service%20manual_en-us.pdf
Copy and paste the link in address bar and hit Enter. Please ensure to follow safety instructions mentioned in manual.
There are diagnostic LED's on the back of system tower, you may also check the status of that. They are helpful in isolating the cause of failure. You may check an image below:
Laura11111
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February 26th, 2013 12:00
I bought it off E-bay, here's the link
www.ebay.com/.../380572202216
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February 26th, 2013 12:00
speedstep
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February 26th, 2013 13:00
You should always update BIOS BEFORE Changing CPU.The
Socket 478, 3.06/533/512k Northwood is the fastest processor you can use for the Optiplex 270.
A search for "Intel 865G chipset" "supported processors"
on Intel's site produces a board with a similar description:
Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in an mPGA478
socket with a 400/533 MHz system bus
SL7PM is a Hyper threaded Prescott CPU.
Type CPU / Microprocessor
Family Intel Pentium 4
Part number RK80546PG0801M
BX80546PG3000E
Processor markings 3.00GHZ/1M/800
Frequency (GHz) 3
Bus speed (MHz) ? 800
Clock multiplier ? 15
Package type 478-pin FC-mPGA4
Socket type Socket 478 (mPGA478B)
Architecture / Microarchitecture / Other
CPUID 0F41h
Core stepping E0
Processor core Prescott
Manufacturing technology (micron) 0.09
L2 cache size (KB) ? 1024
Features Hyper-Threading technology
Core voltage (V) ? 1.287 - 1.4
Case temperature (°C) ? 69.1
Name Intel Pentium 4 3.06GHz
Technical Specifications
CPU Socket Type Socket 478
Core Northwood
Operating Frequency 3.06GHz
FSB 533MHz
L2 Cache 512KB
Manufacturing Process 0.13µm
Thermal Design Power 81.8.4W
Thermal Specification 69°C
Hyper Threading Yes
Instruction set MMX, SSE, SSE2
Voltage 1.55V
Model Processor Type Desktop Series Pentium 4
sSpec Number(s)
SL6K7
SL6PG
SL6QC
SL6S5
SL6SM
SL6JJ
SL6NN
Product Order Code(s)
RK80532PE083512
BX80532PE3066D
Laura11111
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February 26th, 2013 14:00
I don't know how to find the spec number for the P4 3.0 ghz
Yes. The computer boots after reinstalling the 2.40 GHz CPU
speedstep
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February 27th, 2013 07:00
NORTHWOOD's that work.
SL6K7
SL6PG
SL6QC
SL6S5
SL6SM
SL6JJ
SL6NN
Product Order Code(s)
RK80532PE083512
BX80532PE3066D
rdunnill
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February 27th, 2013 10:00
Here's one of the CPUs Speedstep listed for $13 including shipping.
Bev makes an excellent point: if the machine boots with the original CPU and not the new one, the new one is either defective or incompatible.
Laura11111
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March 1st, 2013 18:00
Thanks for your help. I reinstalled my working cpu, and sent the other one back . It fit but wasnt compatible
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May 12th, 2014 22:00
I replaced a P4 2.6 GHz processor in a Dell Optiplex GX270 with a P4 3.2 GHz processor that I removed from a Dell Optiplex GX 270 with blown capicators. The BIOS was Version A6.
After installing the P4 3.2 the computer would not boot. I then re-installed the original processor and the computer still will not boot. The diagnostic lights on the back of the Optiplex 270 are all off.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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May 13th, 2014 07:00
EGibbs
If the power button light is lite, what is the colour and is it blinking, or solid?
Bev.
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June 28th, 2014 21:00
FYI, I just upgraded to a P-4 2.8 ghz Northwood SL6WJ in a desktop GX270 and it works great. I was given the processor and took a chance on it working. It also has Hyper-threading which I enabled :emotion-2: