ASrock 4coredual-vsta

[mastron21]

Ok so my mobo just went out and the processor and stuff is still good and the only extra mother board I have is the 4coredual-vsta. The processor is an Intel Pentium dual core e5200 2.5 Ghz 800mhz fsb and 2MB L2 cache. My question is will it run on there even though it is not shown as supported on ASRock's website. I have seen some people that say they use it but I want to be 100% certain so I don't fry it on accident.

 

[Stumps]

You will need a BIOS update to use that CPU with that board, see the 4coredual VSTA thread for more infomation.

 

[Stumps]

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=1960908&enterthread=y

 

[mastron21]

any idea where it talks about it? everytime I search it runs into an error...

 

[Stumps]

http://www.pctreiber.net/fileb...php?fileid=3130&lim=40

AsRock 4CoreDual-VSTA Bios 2.38a

Dated the 29.04.2009
4CoreDual-VSTA BIOS L2.38 REV: a

Changelog:

- Add support for HD 4350, HD 4550, HD 46x0 and HD 48X0
- Add support for E-0/R-0 Wolfdale CPU (Pentium Dual Core E6300 supported!)
- Support 4 GB DDR2 (~ 3,3 GB useable)
- Enhanced Speedfancontrol for PWM Fans
- Support Enahnced Halt State, SpeedStep and Thermal Throttling
- Instant Boot Support

unknown: (Please test to post your findings! Thanks!)
- HD 4890 Support



The Bios is a Betabios. The use is expressly at your own risk!
Neither nor PcTreiber.Net AsRock for damage to the system liable!

A manual for the flash operation can be found here:
http://www.pctreiber.net/daten..._artikel_37_lesen.html

 

[Stumps]

you may need an older CPU such as a P4 or something in order to flash the board first.