ASRock X58 Supercomputer - CPU upgrade

[kgururaj]

Hello,
Can the X58 supercomputer (ASRock > X58 SuperComputer) motherboard support a Westmere-EP processor (Xeon E5640)? The supported CPUs does not list this item - however, it seems they use the same socket (LGA1366). So, it seems it should work, right?
Thanks
KG

[parsec]

Re: ASRock X58 Supercomputer - CPU upgrade

Physically, yes it will fit, but the BIOS must support it too. You can't assume it will work, you should contact ASRock support.

[kgururaj]

Re: ASRock X58 Supercomputer - CPU upgrade

Physically, yes it will fit, but the BIOS must support it too. You can't assume it will work, you should contact ASRock support.

Thanks - I updated the BIOS and upgraded the processor and things worked fine.