Yes, an answer is needed.
Start here:
http://support.asus.com.tw/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us
The processors listed on the Asus page, do need some interpretation,
as to which Intel product may be used. You cannot take just any
Intel processor which partially matches the description. There is
a difference between Northwood based processors and Prescott based
processors, for example.
"List for P4B533-E"
http://support.asus.com.tw/cpusuppo...?type=1&name=P4B533-E&SLanguage=en-us&cache=1
Look at this one for example. This is a S478 processor, but it has
a 512KB cache. That size of cache is only on a Northwood 0.13u processor,
a processor which is no longer manufactured. What you will find
currently available on the market, is 2.8GHz, FSB533, with 1MB cache.
P4-2.80 GHz (533 FSB, L2 cache:512KB) ALL 1008 (= "Northwood")
For example, this one will work (512KB cache, 0.13u technology):
http://processorfinder.intel.com/scripts/details.asp?sSpec=SL6SL
and this one will not work (1MB cache, 90nm technology):
http://processorfinder.intel.com/scripts/details.asp?sSpec=SL88G
Those examples were found in this Intel listing:
http://processorfinder.intel.com/sc...e=ALL&PkgType=ALL&btnFOS=Filter+on+selections
Simply return the product to your vendor in an unopened state,
and get your money back. Finding a proper one may be difficult.
This company still carries Northwood processors:
Intel P4 2.8GHz 533MHz 478pin 512K CPU OEM (upper right hand corner $199)
http://www.powerleap.com/Processors.jsp
HTH,
Paul
