Need to Update BIOS for new CPU

samba7 · 06-14-2008, 07:16 AM

Hello,

I have a Compaq dv2410us. It's been a great little laptop

but the ML-30 (1.6 ghz) on it is too slow now

. I was wondering if it is possible to upgrade the BIOS so it will recognize a Turion ML-40 (2.2 ghz)?

I already have 2 gigs of ram

.

or if I can't update maybe, I can use the BIOS from a later model laptop from HP/Compaq that uses the ML-40 CPU so this laptop will recognize it

?

thank for your help?

CTSNKY · 06-14-2008, 08:46 AM

Well, this is the latest BIOS for your model:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...3439333&dlc=en

But I can't seem to find any CPU charts for it to know if that would help. BIOS updates really don't translate to higher CPU capabilities.

samba7 · 06-14-2008, 09:15 AM

Thanks for your quick reply CTSNKY and the link also. So is there anything else other buying another laptop that I can do? This machine is working quite well, I just need a little more speed and I thought maybe the Turion ML-40 would do it?

CTSNKY · 06-14-2008, 04:04 PM

Without specific info on your model's CPU range, the only next/best option would be a new machine.....sorry.

06-14-2008, 07:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
samba7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Need to Update BIOS for new CPU Hello, I have a Compaq dv2410us. It's been a great little laptop but the ML-30 (1.6 ghz) on it is too slow now . I was wondering if it is possible to upgrade the BIOS so it will recognize a Turion ML-40 (2.2 ghz)? I already have 2 gigs of ram . or if I can't update maybe, I can use the BIOS from a later model laptop from HP/Compaq that uses the ML-40 CPU so this laptop will recognize it ? thank for your help?

06-14-2008, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	Re: Need to Update BIOS for new CPU Well, this is the latest BIOS for your model: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...3439333&dlc=en But I can't seem to find any CPU charts for it to know if that would help. BIOS updates really don't translate to higher CPU capabilities. __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

06-14-2008, 09:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
samba7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: Need to Update BIOS for new CPU Thanks for your quick reply CTSNKY and the link also. So is there anything else other buying another laptop that I can do? This machine is working quite well, I just need a little more speed and I thought maybe the Turion ML-40 would do it?

06-14-2008, 04:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	Re: Need to Update BIOS for new CPU Without specific info on your model's CPU range, the only next/best option would be a new machine.....sorry. __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!