Lenovo G550 CPU upgrad to a P7570 or P7370

[hacktrix2006]

Hi just wondering if it would be possible to upgrad the CPU in the laptop to either P7370 or P7570 i have looked on the CPU Spec list but thats outdated the P7570 is the same as the P7550 but with VT enabled and P7370 will be the same as the P7350.

the P7X70 cpus are not on the list and would like some confirmation from lenovo if they will work or not before buying them.

[yigit]

if you have intel 945gm chipset, none of all is possible for upgrade.

check your chipset and post back if it's not intel 945gm. ( download everest to check the chipset )

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[hacktrix2006]

Mine is the Nvidia 210M version based on GL40 and GM45.

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--------[ EVEREST Ultimate Edition ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Version                                           EVEREST v5.50.2100
    Benchmark Module                                  2.5.292.0
    Homepage                                          http://www.lavalys.com/
    Report Type                                       Quick Report
    Computer                                          ARCHANGEL-MPC
    Generator                                         Archangel
    Operating System                                  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 6.1.7601
    Date                                              2010-12-18
    Time                                              13:06


--------[ Chipset ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  [ North Bridge: Intel Cantiga GM45 ]

    North Bridge Properties:
      North Bridge                                      Intel Cantiga GM45
      Intel Platform                                    Montevina
      Supported FSB Speeds                              FSB533, FSB667, FSB800, FSB1066
      Supported Memory Types                            DDR2-667 SDRAM, DDR2-800 SDRAM, DDR3-667 SDRAM, DDR3-800 SDRAM, DDR3-1066 SDRAM
      Maximum Memory Amount                             8 GB
      Revision / Stepping                               07 / B3
      Package Type                                      1329 Pin FC-BGA
      Package Size                                      3.4 cm x 3.4 cm
      Core Voltage                                      1.05 V
      In-Order Queue Depth                              12

    Memory Controller:
      Type                                              Dual Channel  (128-bit)
      Active Mode                                       Dual Channel  (128-bit)

    Memory Timings:
      CAS Latency (CL)                                  6T
      RAS To CAS Delay (tRCD)                           6T
      RAS Precharge (tRP)                               6T
      RAS Active Time (tRAS)                            15T
      Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC)                     51T
      RAS To RAS Delay (tRRD)                           3T
      Read To Precharge Delay (tRTP)                    5T
      Four Activate Window Delay (tFAW)                 15T
      Write CAS Latency (tWCL)                          5T
      Refresh Period (tREF)                             7.8 us

    Error Correction:
      ECC                                               Not Supported
      ChipKill ECC                                      Not Supported
      RAID                                              Not Supported
      ECC Scrubbing                                     Not Supported

    Memory Slots:
      DRAM Slot #1                                      2 GB  (DDR3-1066 DDR3 SDRAM)
      DRAM Slot #2                                      2 GB  (DDR3-1066 DDR3 SDRAM)

    Integrated Graphics Controller:
      Graphics Controller Type                          Intel GMA 4500MHD
      Graphics Controller Status                        Disabled

    PCI Express Controller:
      PCI-E 1.0 x16 port #2                             In Use @ x16  (nVIDIA GeForce G210M (Lenovo) Video Adapter, nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller)

    Chipset Manufacturer:
      Company Name                                      Intel Corporation
      Product Information                               http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets
      Driver Download                                   http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets
      BIOS Upgrades                                     http://www.esupport.com/biosagent/index.cfm?refererid=40
      Driver Update                                     http://driveragent.com?ref=59

  [ South Bridge: Intel 82801IM ICH9M ]

    South Bridge Properties:
      South Bridge                                      Intel 82801IM ICH9M
      Intel Platform                                    Montevina
      Revision / Stepping                               93 / A3
      Package Type                                      676 Pin mBGA
      Package Size                                      3.1 cm x 3.1 cm
      Core Voltage                                      1.05 V

    High Definition Audio:
      Codec Name                                        Conexant Cx20561
      Codec ID                                          14F15051h / 17AAC001h
      Codec Revision                                    00100000h
      Codec Type                                        Audio
      Supported Sound Formats                           44 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 16-bit, 20-bit, 24-bit

    PCI Express Controller:
      PCI-E 1.0 x1 port #1                              Empty
      PCI-E 1.0 x1 port #2                              Empty
      PCI-E 1.0 x1 port #3                              In Use @ x1  (Broadcom BCM4321AG 802.11a/b/g/draft-n Wireless Network Adapter)
      PCI-E 1.0 x1 port #4                              Empty
      PCI-E 1.0 x1 port #6                              In Use @ x1  (Broadcom NetLink BCM5906M PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller)

    Chipset Manufacturer:
      Company Name                                      Intel Corporation
      Product Information                               http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets
      Driver Download                                   http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets
      BIOS Upgrades                                     http://www.esupport.com/biosagent/index.cfm?refererid=40
      Driver Update                                     http://driveragent.com?ref=59

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[yigit]

for gm45 chipset, you can upgrade cpu to : p8400, p8600, p8700, p8800, p9500, p9600, p9700

[hacktrix2006]

Are you sure its supported though in the BIOS lenovo supplies. I am on 2.53 Version atm.

I have seen on forum someone tried the P9400 and it failed to boot.

[yigit]

according to intel site, it should work, i'm not sure if it's blocked by bios but i know p9400 not supported.

check the cpus i suggested. ( p9400 not in the list )

[hacktrix2006]

I have check the Supported CPU list and it only goes as far as P7550 but that spec list is old.

[yigit]

checked it from user manual for g550?

[hacktrix2006]

Good thinking there bud! Will check and post back

[hacktrix2006]

It doesn't say in the User manual about CPU's.