Effect on Hoster if I Change CPU

doransdome · #1 November 16th, 2008, 01:12 PM

My backup pc died recently. Am building a pc and have response from support ticket that I can reload all my MTU program.

Problem is, everything is here EXCEPT the new CPU that I want to use. I know MTU takes a snap of the system build as verification that the programs are not duplicate loaded...BUT does that include the CPU??

I am asking because I have another CPU I could use for now and get on with my building, then I would want to change to the upgraded CPU when it arrives. But will that affect my ability to download and install program upgrades later?

Today would be great day to do my building and loading but I do not want to risk a problem down the road. On the other hand I don't really want to wait another week to have a backup system.

Thanks to all!

ddouglass · #2 November 16th, 2008, 01:56 PM

If you are using version 4 (any of them) then before you change the CPU out again be sure to uninstall them on line before you shutdown and replace the CPU with the new one. That way MTU's computer will automatically reset that copy to be reloaded on the new one.
When you replace the CPU you do know you will probably have to re-activate your Windows OS (maybe even have to reload it) too and if you do this too many times (I don't remember how many) then you have to call them (number given at that time) to get it re-activated.

doransdome · #3 November 16th, 2008, 02:16 PM

Thanks for the quick response. My bad, I did not say I am using Hoster 321a on XP. I am really bummed that I would have to uninstall and reinstall Hoster. That pretty much negates any advantage to starting now with the slower CPU.

The CPU upgrade would not affect XP at all. You just have to go into the bios at first boot, have it recognize the new cpu or load the appropriate data and restart. I have done that a number of times over the years on my other computers without any problems with XP or Microsoft requiring re-activation. Perhaps that is a new thing with Vista.

But, since you think it will make a difference on Hoster I guess I will wait another week until my new CPU arrives. Thanks again for the quick response.

bobcox- with the Lord · #4 November 16th, 2008, 02:29 PM

Don't forget to update your bios before you change your cpu, and make sure your power supply will handle it.
i changed mine a while back, and did not look at the power differance. 65 watt to a 125 watt. to much for my power supply, had all kinds of problems.
Just a thought. Bob

bryant · #5 November 16th, 2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bobcox

Don't forget to update your bios before you change your cpu, and make sure your power supply will handle it.
i changed mine a while back, and did not look at the power differance. 65 watt to a 125 watt. to much for my power supply, had all kinds of problems.
Just a thought. Bob

How about upgrading ram on a laptop, should Bios be updated then first as a must. If so, how do I do it. (w/o messing things up.

hwheeler43 · #6 November 16th, 2008, 06:09 PM

All you have to do is add the ram. The pc will recognize it when you boot the first time. I upgraded one of mine to 2gb and the other to 1.5 gb. Very simple. Make sure you take the battery out before installing the new memory.

capnvic · #7 November 17th, 2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bryant

How about upgrading ram on a laptop, should Bios be updated then first as a must. If so, how do I do it. (w/o messing things up.

It also depends on the BIOs update. many companies like dell or HP/Compaq will tell you what improvement you may get when you update the BIOS. BIOS updates are easy to do if you follow the manufacturers directions. As for memory, HWheeler43 said it right, just go ahead and upgrade the memory. BIOS updates are more important when it comes to processor, video, and disk support.

bryant · #8 November 19th, 2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hwheeler43

All you have to do is add the ram. The pc will recognize it when you boot the first time. I upgraded one of mine to 2gb and the other to 1.5 gb. Very simple. Make sure you take the battery out before installing the new memory.

Ok, great, somewhere on some random forum about this they said something like "make sure you update the Bios" first. Apparently it's NOT a real MUST, is it?

marklwood · #9 November 19th, 2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bryant

Ok, great, somewhere on some random forum about this they said something like "make sure you update the Bios" first. Apparently it's NOT a real MUST, is it?

Depends. Some systems will have a limit of say 2gb of memory, but with a bios update they can use 4gb. 99.9% of the time it won't change a thing.

bryant · #10 November 20th, 2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by marklwood

Depends. Some systems will have a limit of say 2gb of memory, but with a bios update they can use 4gb. 99.9% of the time it won't change a thing.

Laptop Dell 6000, with a stated limit of 2 Gb, and what I plan to install. So, no need for Bios update right?

bobcox- with the Lord · #11 November 20th, 2008, 10:49 AM

Correct,

capnvic · #12 November 20th, 2008, 12:03 PM

As I stated before, check on the benefits the BIOS update, before performing one. Dell will tell you what they have on the new BIOS. 9 times out of 10 the update is necessary.

If it states that you can update memory using more than 1GB memory modules then update, otherwise it might not be necessary to install the update.

Believe me I do this almost every day in my regular job. I have to do system updates on file servers.

bryant · #13 November 25th, 2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by capnvic

As I stated before, check on the benefits the BIOS update, before performing one. Dell will tell you what they have on the new BIOS. 9 times out of 10 the update is necessary.

If it states that you can update memory using more than 1GB memory modules then update, otherwise it might not be necessary to install the update.

Believe me I do this almost every day in my regular job. I have to do system updates on file servers.

Okay, I have placed the two x 1Gb ram chips in place of the existing two x 512 ram chips. The computer started up saying there has been a change in ram, and the properties state there is 2 gB ram total now.

So where does the Bios update thing come in. (you mentioned 9 out of 10 times it was a necessity.

And/Or, how do I do it, where do I find it?(Bios Update)

Joe Nieves · #14 November 25th, 2008, 07:10 PM

Hi Bryant

www.dell.com Look in driver update.

Joe...

billyo · #15 November 25th, 2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bryant

Okay, I have placed the two x 1Gb ram chips in place of the existing two x 512 ram chips. The computer started up saying there has been a change in ram, and the properties state there is 2 gB ram total now.

So where does the Bios update thing come in. (you mentioned 9 out of 10 times it was a necessity.

And/Or, how do I do it, where do I find it?(Bios Update)

it should automatically do it, ive change mine from 512 to 1.5 since i couldnt or dont want to replace the one under the keyboard, i'm afraid i would break those little plastic clips..but when i changed( upgraded ) it automatically updated it

Roy Dennis · #16 November 26th, 2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bryant

Okay, I have placed the two x 1Gb ram chips in place of the existing two x 512 ram chips. The computer started up saying there has been a change in ram, and the properties state there is 2 gB ram total now.

If It's working Ok why worry.

As I Think it was Dale who said " If it ain't broke fix it till it is"

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