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I have a Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 Wolfdale 3.06GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80571E7600
I am looking at a
BIOSTAR P4M890M7SE LGA 775 VIA P4M890 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
My question is do they match will they work together? also do the north and south bridge on the CPU have to be the same as the motherboard?

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Short technical summary: CPU/motherboard compatibility is decided by the physical socket, the chipset’s supported CPU family and front-side-bus (FSB) speeds, and the motherboard BIOS (microcode) that recognizes a particular CPU stepping. The Core 2 Duo itself does not carry separate north/south‑bridge chips—the northbridge/southbridge are part of the motherboard chipset—so the board determines memory type, onboard graphics support, and many I/O behaviors.

A practical verification checklist:

  • confirm the exact CPU model/stepping and that the board uses LGA775;
  • confirm the chipset supports the Core 2 Duo “Wolfdale” family and the required FSB (1066 MHz in this case);
  • check the manufacturer’s CPU support list and BIOS release notes for that exact model/stepping (BIOS updates sometimes add support);
  • confirm the board’s memory type and maximum (DDR2 vs DDR3 cannot be mixed and must match the board);
  • note whether a BIOS update can be applied without the new CPU present—if not, a temporary compatible CPU or vendor BIOS-flash service may be needed.

Quick assembly/troubleshooting tips: attempt a minimal POST (CPU, one known-good RAM stick in the correct slot, onboard video if available, PSU connected). If there’s no POST, clear CMOS, reseat the CPU and cooler, ensure the 4‑pin/8‑pin CPU power lead is connected, and watch for motherboard beep/post codes. Bent pins in the LGA socket or incorrect RAM type/speed are common failure causes with older boards.

Credit to for flagging the CPU support list and to for the RAM warning. Choosing a board that explicitly lists the exact CPU model and documents BIOS notes greatly reduces risk; when buying older or used parts, prefer sellers with a clear return policy.

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hi ,im no expert ,but my google search shows it does not support you processor.and im not sure that a cpu has a north and south bridge, but i dont think it does ,that on the motherboard and if im correct i think one control the cpu and the other controls the cpu ,to technical for me to remember all i have read over the years .

the board here ,click on cpu support and you will no see yours in the list .

here is what i suggest ,go to a local computer retail outlet ,tell them what cpu and ram type you have and see what they have to match it or can get for you to match it, don't buy it but take the info and search online for it

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Do as Caperjack says, as it gonna be hard to match the Memory you have with a board you want, when you already have the CPU also.

I did find some, but they said DDR2 and I think you mentioned you have DDR3 memory?

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nope ,in the other thread he said he has ddr2 ram

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this one should work ,gigabyte brand is a good board ,your cpu is listed ,it takes ddr2 ram up to 1066.this from gigabyte site ,now you just need to find one for sale somewhere '
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2693#


one for sale here .
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HH0AUU/ref=asc_df_B001HH0AUU1564195?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B001HH0AUU&tag=cnet-3542-20

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well in the specs for this board
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138078
it uses a lga 775 connection a core 2 duo procressor it can support a 1066 FSB witch my processor is can support my type of ram up to 4 GB it sounds like a perfect fit to me but i'm no expert.

thats the same board you mentioned in your first post ,and i searched it and post a link to it specs ,your cpu is not in the list ,i already posted the link that shows your cpu is not listed .it only goes to e6700 2.66 ghz, not e6750 3.06ghz like yours
check it again here ,

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Yep that's a goodone caperjack, as it supposrts the 533 ram they have also.

Alway's difficult matching older ramm when you already have the CPU.

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Hey thanks with the help I appreciate it. I'm going to go ahead and go with the board you suggested its perfect for what i need and its a great price.

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