T60 CPU compatibility

[DolbyR]

Hi all.

I'm new here. I got my hands on a T60 and I'm trying to make a CPU swap.
I've been searching all over, and I found that Core 2 duo are compatible, but what about Pentium Dual-Core?

I've got an A47 with rev.3 board and T1300. I made the swap successfully but the machine did not boot.
I suppose Bios might be the issue as I'm still running the old v.2.06. But wanted to check with the experts if I have any hope on getting the T2130 to work in the T60.

[Backslashnl1]

Check thinkwiki.org for the compatible CPU's with T60:

http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Intel_Cor ... 28Yonah%29
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Intel_Cor ... 28Yonah%29
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Intel_Cor ... 28Merom%29

T2130 is not supported.

[ZaZ]

The BIOS isn't the issue. The T2130 has the wrong FSB speed. You need one with a 667MHz FSB. I might suggest the T5500 or if you want spend a little more, the T7200, though for typical usage there won't be much of difference between them. I run the T5500 in my R60e. it's fine as a daily drive. Upgrading to a SSD is more likely to make your system seem faster than a CPU upgrade once you get to a dual core.

[RealBlackStuff]

This post gives you the lowdown on T60 parts: T60 motherboard info & notes
Someone make this a "sticky" please!

[DolbyR]

Thanks for a detailed answer ZaZ.
I guess I'll be looking for a T5500 then, after I sort the rest. This machine will be slightly rebuilt (new keyboard, some new plastics, addition of fingerprint reader, 120 or 160gb HDD etc.)

[ajkula66]

You will need to update the BIOS to a more recent one (if not the latest) in order to run a Core 2 Duo CPU in that T60.