BT said:
Hi,
I'd like to build a PC with the new Intel processors 6xx, i.e. the
Pentium 4 630.
Did anyone try them allready in ASUS boards? Which boards support these
CPU's?
Which one would you recommend? The P5AD2 ?
Thanks for some hints!
Bernhard
On this page, you can search by processor type, and get
a list of motherboards. Here is the 630 list.
http://usa.asus.com/support/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx
Motherboard Since PCB Since BIOS
P5AD2 Deluxe ALL 1007
P5AD2 Premium ALL 1010
P5AD2-E Deluxe ALL 0204
P5AD2-E Premium ALL 1004
P5GD1 ALL 1007
P5GD1 Pro ALL 1005
P5GD1-VM ALL 1009
P5GD2 ALL 1005
P5GD2 Deluxe ALL 1006
P5GD2 Premium ALL 1008
P5GD2 Pro ALL 1008
P5GDC Deluxe ALL 1007
P5GDC Pro ALL 1005
P5GDC-V Deluxe ALL 1007
P5P800 ALL 1007
P5P800S ALL 1003
A word of warning. When a processor is just introduced, you
cannot expect the right version of BIOS to be on a brand
new motherboard. It may take several months for a BIOS update
to make its appearance in retail stores. To use one of the
motherboards above, might require using some other LGA775
processor first, to flash the BIOS. Then, you can install
your high end processor. If ordering online, either get
confirmation that the right BIOS is installed, or buy the
motherboard locally, and get your computer store to either
flash upgrade for you, or provide a loaner LGA775 until you
get the board flashed. (Note that online retailers like
TigerDirect, have bundled incompatible motherboards and
processors, so you cannot rely on an online retailer to do
the right thing. When you phone, ask them the question about
BIOS version. If you get an idiotic answer, find another
vendor. Eventually they'll understand the need to provide
good customer service.)
To see what the release date of the BIOS listed above,
go to the download page and enter the model name. The
BIOS are either release or beta versions (there is a button
at the top of the page to select which type). The date the
file was put on the server will be listed there. You can
also download a PDF manual for the motherboard, and learn
all about it before you buy it. That is especially important
for microATX boards, as the BIOS setup screens in them
lack a lot of features.
http://usa.asus.com/support/download/download.aspx
HTH,
Paul
