AM2 mobo question

[Stickfigure]

I have an Asus M2V socket AM2 motherboard. Will it be able to support AM2+ CPU's?

I've checked the CPU compatibility on Asus's website but it looks like it hasn't been updated in ages. I've always been under the impression that AM2 boards can support AM2+ cpu's but I just want to make 100% sure. The CPU I've mentioned is a 720 tri core.

Thanks

 

[Chevron]

You only need a bios update for it to work.

 

[Kuga]

Yeah it will work. However some of the AM2 boards will be downclock the Hyper Threading to x1 or something.

 

[chickenbeef]

AMD has hyper threading, lol

 

[Kuga]

AMD has hyper threading, lol

*Note: If you install AMD AM2+ CPU on AM2 motherbord, the system bus speed will downgrade from HT3.0(5200MHz) to HT1.0(2000 MT/s) spec; however, the frequency of AM2+ CPU will not be impacted. Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2539

Just referenced my old AMD board..

 

[chickenbeef]

It's Hypertransport