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Can I install a new motherboard AMD and what is a good resonable one to get, Socket A (462)to take advantage of my new XP 2400 processor, the old one for my 1800 processor keep resting to to the default setting of the old processors. And yes I read the thread on Boot up problems, and have done most of the corrections, like changed CMOS battery, updated mother board Bios and so on.
Now I need help, can I install new motherboard,and how do I take out the new processor and put it in the new board? Do I need to make some sort of software adjustments? Any helps here?
JFG sim pilot VFR and IFR.

What budget do you think of.

Candidates:
Anything nForce
VIA KT600 and co

I recommend the nforce2. Make sure you buyit from a good manufacturor like Asus, gigabyte, or DFI (to name a couple).

AMD have a CPU installation guide on their website.

The cpu has a heatsink with a pressure clip to hold it in position. Proper care needs to be used when manipulating the clip as it is fairly easy to let a screwdriver slip off the clip and damage the mainboard. There is a considerable pressure on the clip.

Orientation of the cpu and heatsink is critical or the cpu can be damaged. There is a locking lever that must be raised to remove/insert the cpu.

You need to be able to recognise heat transfer compound, clean the surfaces of heatsink and cpu and apply the correct amount of replacement compound if required. New CPU/heatsinks come with compound ready

Socket A clips generally suck... Cooler installation wise

You need a flat screwdriver (not an expensive one) to put the thing on the processor.


Cooler block has a hiugher raised part, that should go over the lever block. Usually these things have two screwdriver holes (one on each side), so find out which side has the least amount of components, as that will be the side where you will put the screwdriver on.

1: hook up the components side of the clip
2: lift the other side over the mounting things at the bottom and let it drop in (large amount of force needed).

Removal: start with step 2, and needs even more force than mounting it

Thanks all you computer experts for your helps.

Now I see I am not able to install a new motherboard, because of lack of knowldge and finger dixterity. In fact, my computer is to old to take advantage of this, my computer company says it would cost me to much to update old technology in my 5  year old  Xp 2400 Amd uniti. I quess I will have to get a bare bones AMD 64 bit to upgrade, when I can afford it.
JFG 389

...just read through Congo's recommendations, and it just about covers everything...!

Its not an easy job for the amatuer, and lots of reading up is required before-hand, but it can be rewarding if you take all the necessary precautions as advised.... ...!
Being an electronics nut sometimes helps... ...!
LOL...!

Cheers...!

Paul....an electronics nut... ...!

For tips:

http://www.tomshardware.com

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