Mobo/CPU Socket Compatibilty

[dug987654]

Hi all. I have a question about processors and motherboard sockets.

I have a MSI motherboard (model: MS-6533-E) that has a 478 Socket. Currently I have a Celeron 2.4Ghz in it. Will this mobo work with ANY 478 Socket Pentium IV (Willimate or Northwood) processor, as the manual says:

• Socket 478 for P4 processors (Willimate 478 & Northwood 478) with 400/533Mhz (100/133Mhz QDIR)

• Socket 478 for P4 processors (Willimate 478 & Northwood 478) with 400/533Mhz (100/133Mhz QDIR)
  Core frequency from 1.7Ghz to 2.53Ghz and up

Or only those up to 2.53Ghz.

For eg, would this work

Thanks, Doug.

 

[bomberboysk]

That cpu most likely wont work because its a 90nm(prescott), your motherboard supports Willimate and Northwood cpu's.

 

[dug987654]

That cpu most likely wont work because its a 90nm(prescott), your motherboard supports Willimate and Northwood cpu's.

Yeah I figured that out myself after posting, thanks though.

Another related question; if I change the CPU will I need to reinstall Windows, or should it just sort itself out when I boot it up?

Cheers, Doug.