I like to turn the video monitor on first, then turn on the DAW, so I can see the initial POST messages asap.
Reconnect AC power and other cables, power it up, and make sure the fan starts!(If nothing happens, check if there's a rear-panel power supply switch that's set to off.). Connected the fan wires to the motherboard, and you can close your system up. Mounted HSF on new CPU (see note below). there was no thermal compound on the CPU). Prepped the new CPU (mounted in socket) with the ArcticClean 'purify' solution. Inserted the new CPU (X2 4800+) into the ZIF socket and secured it. Removed the old CPU (very carefully - it's still good!). Cleaned the old CPU (3700+) with ArcticClean (both solutions), while CPU was still mounted in the socket. Cleaned the HSF thoroughly with ArcticClean (both 'cleaner' and 'purifier' solutions.). Removed the old heatsink/fan (HSF) - a Thermalright XP-90. Laid the case flat on my desk opened side panel for motherboard access. Made a diagram of all cables and where they plug in to the DAW. Note: I forgot to update my video driver or bios (I have a Matrox P650, with a January 2006 driver).Įverything seems fine so far, but I plan to update them anyway. Downloaded copy of MS dual core hotfix (see below). Downloaded copies of AMD DualCore driver, Dual-Core Optimizer and Power Monitor utility (see below). Verified I had latest version of EMU 1820M DAS driver and PatchMix software. Updated Windows XP SP2 to latest version. Updated BIOS to latest version ditto for various MSI drivers and utilities. (**My kids would say I'm just not responsible, period - but not around college tuition time. I am not responsible for anything** you do to your system, your sanity or your savings. It's quite possible to fry a CPU while handling it, or damage your motherboard while swapping CPUs. 
See the bottom of this post for details about my system and why I decided to upgrade now.ĭon't even think about doing the upgrade yourself if you're not very comfortable working with static-sensitive electronic parts. Links, notes and references are given after the blow-by-blow description.
While they all use challenge-response protection, none of them seem to care that the CPU has changed (really unexpected, and very good news). Much to my surprise, I did not have to re-authorize EZDrummer or any of my NI or Spectrasonics plugins. Then again, I haven't had time to do much damage yet (take that as you will). System is very peppy, and I haven't noticed any pops/clicks with Sonar (S5PE) or Project 5. Per losguy's suggestion, I'm posting a description of the process, for others who may be considering a similar upgrade.įor related/earlier messages on this topic, see and other messages in that thread. I've just upgraded my DAW from a Athlon 64 3700+ single-core CPU to an X2 4800+ CPU. AMD Athlon 64 Single to Dual Core Upgrade - The Saga
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