The average Passmark Single Thread Mark. Restart the computer and press F10 to enter the BIOS. , If you change the motherboard to a different board 1) The Win OS is tied to the established motherboard. HP Z620 - Liquid Cooled E5-1680v2 @4. -. 70GHz Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-1607 v2 4C 3. Hello. "I would buy a V2 mobo but from other readings, my CPU would not be compatible. I purchased an original Z420 on/off switch. The v2 Z420 motherboards can run all the HP certified processors that the v1 Z420 motherboards can, plus faster better v2 ones. 10-07-2017 05:42 PM. Product: HP z420. Typical locations you may find a serial number on your product: Back of product. HP Z420’s are a single socket Xeon based workstations. Maybe a later version of the quickspec shows E5-2670 V2 CPU is supported but i don't know as have linked to quickspec version 41. Z420 v2's have been sold for example with a Xeon E5-1620 v2 (4C@ 3. 9Ghz on turbo. 1. From cpubenchmark. Remove the existing CPU, add a HP Z620 CPU riser, and add 2x E5-26xx CPU's. HP does not have an official different name for the earlier vs later motherboard version ZX20 series workstations, but we in the forum here call the older type the "version 1" or v1, and the newer type the "version 2" or v2. EDIT: For perspective, a E5-1660 v2 (SR1AP) has an average CPU Mark score 0f 10192. 4) GTX 1080 + Kraken G12 + Liquid cooling, (All connected to an external speed controller and powered by the Sata connector of the power source. Next step is to gather up some copies of the Z420 Quickspecs. These are the supported ones, but there's most likely more that would work that just weren't offered (definitely worth googling as there's a lot of CPUs in this range): E5-2687W - 3. Level 2. Product description. the connector is for the CPU(s) AUX power and is +12v/Gnd, and determining which pins are which is not that. Even in the mainstream consumer space, socket compatible does not always = compatible definitively. It’s an hp z420 motherboard it’s lga2011 and came with an e5 1650 Link to comment Share on other sites. 23 you'll then be able to update directly to the latest 3. 1) HP Z420 Motherboard, 2) Intel Xeon E5 2690. I use it in an HP z620 to run an E5-1680 v 2 on all eight cores @ 4. V1 motherboards only work with v1 CPU's, but the V2 motherboards with work with either V1 or V2 CPU's. Built to support next generation PCIe Gen3 graphics, the HP Z420 currently ofers a breadth of AMD and NVIDIA professional graphics card options from Pro 2D to high-end 3D, up. Printer Diagonostic Tools; Computer Diagnostic Tools;. Locate an HP service center HP Support Assistant (Windows 7 only) HP Support Assistant is an HP application that helps you maintain the performance of your workstation and resolve problems through automated updates and tune-ups, built-in diagnostics, and guided assistance. If only one processor. Check that the options are correctly set to match the connections that you actually have. The HP Z420 has all the base components to be converted in to a high end gaming computer. I purchased a new, unused z620 chassis /power supply ($180), a used z620 v2 motherboard, a NOS E5-1680 v2- from the DoD!, a used z420 liquid cooler, used 64GB PC3-14900R, a new HP Z Turbo Drive 256GB M. This is HP’s official website to download the correct drivers free of cost for Windows and Mac. 60GHz (8 CPUs), ~3. 2. 11-24-2022 12:34 AM - last edited on 11-25-2022 05:44 AM by JessikaV. HINWEIS: HP Support Assistant ist auf allen HP Workstations, auf denen Windows 7 ausgeführt wird, vorinstalliert. 30,350. The performance is quite good, similar to a GTX 1060, with the best 3D result = 10121 on an E5-1650 v2 system overclocked to 4. The 6th hole is simply for another short ground jumper wire from hole 5 to hole 6. 2 on the list is E5-2667 v4 at 24234 . The Z420 and the Z620 have a different decoder ring. Um auf HP Support Assistant zuzugreifen, doppelklicken Sie auf das HP Support Assistant-Symbol auf Ihrem Desktop. Product: Z240. latest bios's for HP systems can be found on the HP web site for the z420, the latest is 3. This has AS P/N = 647113-001 REV A, and has OEM label of T92T12MS3A7-57A03, which is. The Xeon E5-2697 v2 seems surprisingly inexpensive at the moment (as little as $120 _3. Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-1620 v2 4C 3. Here is the Z420 motherboard P1 connector pinout: The +12V, -12V, and Ground pins are obvious, the +11V_AUX_PSU is an auxiliary voltage, PSON# is the power switch, pin 16 is a fan PWN signal, and pin9 lets the system know what wattage power supply is installed. I managed to get an HP z420 600W power supply and i can confirm that it works normally on an hp Z230. Support Home. 2. - E5-1650 v2 - Ivy Bridge 22nm. Thus, electrically hole 6 is not needed to be used on the Z420/Z620 motherboard's 5-pin CPU cooling. -. Only modules specified will. I will be happy to help. 0 Rating = 7147 / CPU 17461 / 2D 1019 / 3D 14464 / Mem 3153 / Disk 15451 / Single Threaded 2551. using a multimeter you will see all of the lower pins are connected to ground, so that tells you that the top ones are. Did you mean E5-1650 v2?It is interesting that of 580, z440's tested, there is only one E5-1650 v3 shown as overclocked. I have such SATA sockets on my z420 motherboard: - 2 pcs AHCI 6Gb / s (№0-1), - 4 pcs AHCI 3Gb / s (№2-5), - 4 pcs SCU 3Gb / s (№0-3) 4 SSDs and one CD-ROM are connected to the motherboard, that is five SATA sockets are occupied. The motherboard is HP 1589 and the CPU. Memory: Integrated Dual 48K configurable transmit receive FIFO Buffers. Processor: Intel Xeon W3680 4GHz: Motherboard: Dell T3500: Cooling: Deepcool. HP Z220 SFF, Z220 CMT, Z420, Z620, and Z820 Workstations Maintenance and Service Guide. Integrated Intel GbE Gigabit Ethernet LAN. I have a Z420 (spec) with a Xeon E5-1650 3. 3GHz / 130W). If the subject z600 is a first version, the best performance will be Xeon X55xx 4-core processors. With up to 8 discrete processing cores, the latest processing and I/O power from Intel, and the latest graphics technology from leading graphics providers, the HP Z420 has the power needed to get the job done. That boot block date is for the version 1 of the Z420 motherboard. 😁. 00 USD with shipping from eBay, and search for749554-001 there. 1tb 3. +12V_B powers the motherboard +3. OMEN X by HP Full Tower Case. 5 The specifications shown in this column represent the following: (all core maximum turbo steps, one core maximum turbo steps). 8. #1 Hi everyone! I'm in the process of upgrading my video editing workstation from a HP Z400 to a HP Z420. The HP Z420 Workstation Product name. This system features the reliability and enterprise performance you would expect from HP. 35A 12VDC fan and runs at 629 RPM in the Z420 v2 (which is excellent). 2 NVMe 500GB + HGST 7K6000 4TB + HP/HGST Enterprise 6TB / Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 sound. . I can make it boot if I remove CMOS battery and put it back in after at least 30 mins but this is temporary as. vs for your proposed E5-1620 the average score is significantly lower at 5865. Rather than powering your fan from the motherboard, I would recommend tapping power from the spare molex connector in the Z420 and using a simple dedicated fan speed controller such as this . Aripug, CPU: For a server use using a z420, the E5-2670 , E5-2680, and E5-2690 8-cores processors perform well and are not expensive. Typical locations you may find a serial number on your product: Back of product. Product: Z420. Here is a screenshot (Language set to Dutch, sorry) Realtek High Definition Audio is set to default (Standaardapparaat)HP Z420 Workstation. 5" HP Z420 Workstation Hard Drive. Item Height. HP Business PCs - HP Client Security Manager and Windows 11 compatibility. The Z420 supports ECC UDIMMs, RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs. RAM. Stated thread goals Information and support for HP workstations Upgrading and software support Links to used HP. the 8 pin connector by the memory slots IS NOT A MEM (memory) POWER CONNECTOR. The boot block date you provide from BIOS is in fact for the version 2 motherboard in the Z420/Z620. 2. a no power issue is usually due to 1. #1. 2 3500Mbs Read/Write boot device Windows 10 Pro , 1Tb SSD Samsung Evo 860 , Nvidia GeForce. That boot block date is for the version 1 of the Z420 motherboard. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) As my 'recent' posts regarding upgrading from xw4600. 4 / 3. Some info here Unplug all the electrical connections (taking care to find the fan connections) to the motherboard, 2. 8GHz has a high enough top clock speed for photo editing, graphic design, even 3D CAD. exe is called “J61_0394. 3GHz. For others : this also has the optional Z420 airflow baffle (SP P/N 663346-001 = AS P/N 663070-001), and the stock rear case. 7 / 3. Controller: Intel WG82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controller. All HP workstations only support specific CPU's for a specific workstation model, (and motherboard boot block date), and these are listed in the appropriate HP quickspecs document. I cleared the the CMOS, but that didn't do anything. On Page 33 it discusses, not the exact video cards, but the wattage that is supported. I'm not able to enter BIOS normally, so I'm using the HP Performance Advisor. They are pretty easy to find with Bing and Google. 80GHZ CPU. 99. Is it possible to upgrade HP Z420 with Xeon E5-1620 to Xeon E5-1660V2 or Xeon E5-1680V2?. 4 Although the Intel Xeon E5-2600 processor family supports dual processors, the HP Z420 Workstation does not support dual processor configurations. Turn off your Z420, plug the USB drive into a USB2 port (not one of the blue USB3 ports). 1. 1ghz 8c/16t E5-2665 - 2. Any ideas, i think Motherboard or CPU must be changed. Find full product specifications and compatibility information for your HP Z420 Workstation. I prefer the Z620 case and am wondering if I could swap the Z420 motherboard into the Z620 case. ). Turn on the computer, and then immediately press f10 to enter BIOS. . Simply making a list of components will add the total power usage. The Sandy bridge-E, E5-1650 v2 has Bios. Processor support Intel Core i3-3xxx; Intel Core i5-3xxx Intel Core i3-3xxx; Intel Core i5-3xxx; Intel Core i7-3xxx Intel Xeon E3-12x5 v2 Supported HP Workstations (• single; •• dual; ••• triple; •••• quad) HP Z1 • • HP Z1 G2 HP Z220 SFF • • • HP Z220 CMT • • • HP Z30 SFF HP Z230 Tower Supported operating. The Xeon V2 Z420's only have ONE 6-pin connector. Why HP made that change is beyond me; perhaps to sell more Z620/820. HP Z620 - Liquid Cooled E5-1680v2 @4. Here is a picture and an engineering display of the crisis recovery jumper present on all Z420/Z620 motherboards:. And thirdly, unlike branded motherboards of the same DELL, HP Z420 can be easily installed in any case that supports the ATX format. The easiest way to tell if your Z420 is the older or newer type is to look in BIOS at the "Boot block date". In terms of RAM bandwidth, because these Xeons are quad-channel, it's like going from DDR4-3200 to DDR4-3733, but at CL13 instead of the CL16/CL18 you'd see for DDR4. There’s a bit of information on this online, but me being a complete noobie is making it hard to do. 5. You need to check the motherboards Boot Block Date listed in the BIOS. 16GB DDR4-2133 ECC Registered RAM. 4Hgz all cores , Noctua NH-U9DX i4 CPU cooler, custom air cooling with Fan Controller & 2 front Fans, 2 Rear Fans, 1 VRM Fan, 32Gb ECC RAM (8x4Gb) Quad Channel, 500Gb Samsung Evo Plus NVMe M. CPU. 😁. The office z620 and z420 both use 64GB of HP ECC registered with a single processor. System will be used for GIS/mapping, photo and video editing. Quickly and easily swap out parts or make upgrades on your own. I have tried setting the SATA mode to both RAI. 1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION. HP Z640. Xeon E5-1620 0 Intel $345 Bench 70%, 17,464 samples. The Spares P/N is available from the HP listing found via Google search for "Z420 Spare Parts". However, I installed a secondary drive, a Samsung 1TB M. Check the information on compatibility, upgrade, and available fixes from HP and Microsoft. The HP Z420 workstation is a mid-range single socket workstation and features ISV certification for applications in data analysis, CAD, 3d animation, and oil and gas exploration, to name a few. The CPU score of these two systems are 16136 and 15525. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) Hi all, I am building a custom PC with a mobo from a HP Z420 with a Xeon 2690v2 (it is compatible with my board as its a 618263-003 mobo) and 64gb Non ECC ram. 2 256GB AHCI / Passmark 9. 95, 3. The Z420 supports a single Intel Xeon E5-1600v1 and E5-1600v2 series processor. Multi-GPU Support. On some websites people keep writing it. i recommend you use a multimeter to confirm which row of pins are ground before connecting. (HP Z1, HP Z210 CMT, HP Z210 SFF, HP Z420, HP Z620, and HP Z820) support DASH 1. Both the 1603 and 1620 CPU's support 4 memory channels and optimal CPU performance is only achieved if the 4 channels are utilized. OMEN X by HP Full Tower Case. Simply replace the current CPU with a higher core count and faster CPU. 03-19-2021 05:07 AM. My advice is to always and only update BIOS from within BIOS, and how to do this has been posted here many times. I recently changed from using my trusted work horse HP HW4600 to an HP Z620 Dual E5-2620, 16 GB RAM. Product: HP Z420. The setting for Virtualization is there, i can click on it and attempt to change the setting, it. simply click on the "blue" triangles to expand the listing to show the full details for each file listed. OS: FreeBSD 13. And - 8211051The Z440, by the way, has a smaller power supply as the newer processor is more efficient, it has a 450 watt power supply with no cables for powered GPU cards, yet it seemed unbothered by the rendering. With up to 8 discrete processing cores, the latest processing and I/O power from Intel, and the latest graphics technology from leading graphics providers, the HP Z420 has the power needed to get the job done. . +12V_B powers the motherboard +3. 0) having a Passmark single thread rating up to ~ 2500. 1. HP Z620 - Liquid Cooled E5-1680v2 @4. net the E5-1660 has an 8389 average score. It is a better cooling solution than the stock memory. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your HP Z420 Workstation. 4. 0 on HP Z420 Workstation - HP Support Community - 7255607. HP Z440 GAMING COMPUTER AND OTHER HARDWARE UPGRADES - Green PC Gamers. Computer support; All; Software & Drivers. Also depends on the model of z420 if it even has the needed 8/6pin. 3k 243 Posted December 9, 2022. The office z620 and z420 both use 64GB of HP ECC registered with a single processor. It provides a small cooling fan over both the front and rear memory banks (look on eBay for 644316-001 or 644317. 5. Holes 1,5, and 6 are all connected as a result. There is UEFI in the boot options, but that is just USB stuff. According to Intel Ark page for E5-2650 V2 , this is a 95W CPU. I am using a new Samsung 980 NVme drive. . 😉. Everything appears to be connected correctly. 2K SATA 3Gb/s 3. The V3/V4 CPU's are only compatible with the HP Zx40 workstations, (and require a different CPU socket). 2GHz / 115W) or 2X Xeon E5-2697 v2 (12C@ 2. My question is that I happen to have a spare m. And, also can run faster better memory (or still run the. Run that (best way to update BIOS is from within BIOS, but my guess is that you'll want a more simple approach). Printer Diagonostic Tools;. Here is the Maintenance and Service Guide for the computer. CPU: Intel Xeon X5650 1st Bench 64%, 7,756 samples. "Maximum Memory Supported _ Supports up to 64 GB". 5V DIMMs are supported, but the. . 93 / 3. However, the E5-1680 v2 is 3. On the Z420, CPU and memory are powered from the 6-pin P2 connector. 1) HP Z420 Motherboard, 2) Intel Xeon E5 2690. I have tried setting the SATA mode to both RAI. 2 256GB AHCI / Passmark 9. The HP Z420 has all the base components to be converted in to a high end gaming computer. A 440BX chipset system tends to be a lot more expensive. 170 x 399 x 442 mm (6. 2 NVMe 500GB + HGST 7K6000 4TB + HP/HGST Enterprise 6TB / Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 sound. JamesAG, I noticed you only have one PCI auxilliary power connector. 2. 11-16-2016 07:35 PM - edited 11-16-2016 09:00 PM. great price. I have just purchased an HP Z440 and want to purchase a CPU that has most core/threads possible for this HP Z440 (using this PC for home Virtualization lab). 0 Rating = 7147 / CPU 17461 / 2D 1019 / 3D 14464 / Mem 3153 / Disk 15451 / Single Threaded 2551. With support for next-generation Intel® Xeon® processor families, the latest graphics technology, and increased I/O expandability, the HP Z420 has the power you need to get the job done. Currently it has the E5-1620 v2 with 4 x 4Gb 1Rx8 PC3-14900E-13-13-D1 SK Hynix memory reference HMT451U7BFR8C-RD T0 AD. 5. For Size Comparison: z420 OEM cooler is fanless on this picture. 2 (Samsung SM951 AHCI), Samsung 860 EVO 500GB, HGST 7K6000 4TB, and used the Quadro P2000 from the z420. $39. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) I'm having trouble enabling VT-x Virtualization on my Z420 Workstation. The HP Authored Document at the link below clearly states that the fans ARE controlled by the mother board and OS to insure correct operating temperature based on CPU and other component temperatures/loads. A z420 even with the best cpu is kinda crap for gaming today. 2 (Samsung SM951 AHCI), Samsung 860 EVO 500GB, HGST 7K6000 4TB, and used the Quadro P2000 from the z420. the HP z820/420 were unique as the engineers added thunderbolt late in the motherboards design cycle, as such they were unable to use a dedicated thunderbolt header on the motherboard, so what they did was repurpose two of the usb 2. Jul 24, 2020. The processors are not cross compatible but the heatsinks are. Also, consider: 1. That heatsink fan is supposed to be properly wired to the motherboard's 5-pin header. The performance of the Samsung 950 Pro NVMe drives is very good in zX20. 2 (current CPU Mark =14441) is rated in single-thread at 2193. 2. Please also make sure your Z420 BIOS is up-to-date before upgrading. Specifications page for HP Z240 Tower Workstation. Despite its flaws, the Pentium 4 is still a great way to get into high-performance DOS gaming. This is HP’s official website to download the correct drivers free of cost for Windows and Mac. Operate the workstation on a sturdy, level surface. The Xeon X5570 4C @ 2. EDIT: Posted this message just prior to seeing the previous post/image. The short version is: It returns beep codes for missing ram, cpu, etc but does not recognize that the graphics card is missing. not your graphics card. HP Z220 SFF, Z220 CMT, Z420, Z620, and Z820 Workstations Maintenance and Service Guide 5. The HP Z420 gives us professional expandability in an accessible tool-free mini-tower form factor all at a great price. CPU: Xeon E-5 1620. . B2 - Legacy Option ROM Initialization. The 64GB of RAM consists of 4 x 8GB on each process which according to the HP Z620 Memory Configurations and Optimization guide is one of the best configurations for this amount of RAM. 20. The v2 Z420 motherboards can run all the HP certified processors that the v1 Z420 motherboards can, plus faster better v2 ones. Printer Diagnostic Tools;I'm working with a FMB 1101 motherboard from an HP z420 workstation. Z420 desktop pdf manual download. As such it can support use of the version 2 processors listed in the later QuickSpecs available by searching for Z420 QuickSpecs. The lack of the riser connection on the Z420 motherboard would let me install a longer PCIe card in the top slot. Dual channel memory was last used in a workstaion on 4core 4 thread systems in the LGA775 era. The Bios IC is a WinBond W25q128BVFG The HP Z420 bios file, given to me by bios_store on EBay, is labelled “HP_Z420_Workstation”,. Let us. I prefer the Z620 case and am wondering if I could swap the Z420 motherboard into the Z620 case. After the CPU upgrade, I'll start saving up to switch over the 1600MHz DIMMs. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for HP Z420 Motherboard (618263-001) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!. Find support and troubleshooting info including software, drivers, specs, and manuals for your HP Z420 Workstation. $40. Hi guys! I installed in my HP Z420 WS a total of 256 GB of RAM LRDIMMS (8x32 GB) 1866 MHz. it is because I placed a AMD RX 470 with a wrong VBIOS in it & the desktop booted normally. Disconnect AC power. Home. With support for next-generation Intel® Xeon® processor families, the latest graphics technology, and increased I/O expandability, the HP Z420 has the power you need to get the job done. 9 /3. (CM Evo212 are too tall for this case). 8GHz, 32nm, 20MB L3, 150W) Motherboard: HP Custom with C600 ChipsetOn a purely microcode level the i7-3930K should work in the Z420. 24 to 18 pin adapter. Find support and troubleshooting info including software, drivers, specs, and manuals for your HP Z420 Base Model WorkstationHi all, I'm new to this forum (but long-time reader). As you can see in my photo i have used an 8 pin EPS extender that splitts in two 4 pins because Z230 board use an 4 pin CPU power connector. The E5-1650 for LGA 2011 comes in two versions: - E5-1650 (v1) - Sandy Bridge 32nm. The 64GB of RAM consists of 4 x 8GB on each process which according to the HP Z620 Memory Configurations and Optimization guide is one of the best configurations for this amount of RAM. I have built a system based on the HP Z420v2 motherboard. Intelligent, business-forward design. rear clearance of 0. the e5-46xx processors can work in systems with up to 4 processors. HP does not support, nor provides tools, to update the BIOS boot block. 3V and 5V regulators, some auxiliary CPU voltages, and some fans. often calculates a surprisingly lower power usage. Neither does Windows. I would like to upgrade it to at least a 2To HDD. 1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION. Basically, almost everything. Windows 11 Support Center. HP Z420 , Xeon 1680v2 @ 4. 2 Technology. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your HP Z420 Base Model Workstation. The HP Z420 Workstation Check that the wires from the actual CPU fan are connected to the "CPU fan" connection point that is labelled on the motherboard. 24 CM (6 inches) of clearance at the front and back of the workstation as shown in the following figure. Hi all, I'm new to this forum (but long-time reader). The HP Z420 gives us professional expandability in an accessible tool-free mini-tower form factor all at a great price. 5Ghz (about $80-90/ 8. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) I've done a fresh install of windows 10. I have another one exactly like it, both experience same issue. 0 Rating = 7147 / CPU 17461 / 2D 1019 / 3D 14464 / Mem 3153 / Disk 15451 / Single Threaded 2551. The subject system: CPU: For the CPU, consider an E5-1680 v2 and adding a z420 liquid cooler, using XTU to overclock to 4. After the CPU upgrade, I'll start saving up to switch over the 1600MHz DIMMs. be/OS8pWWe6iTo. . The easiest way to tell if your Z420 is the older or newer type is to look in BIOS at the "Boot block date". Sprout by HP; Business PCs, Workstations and Point of Sale Systems; Desktop Wireless and Networking; Desktop Knowledge Base; Gaming8GB DDR4-2133 ECC Registered RAM. . [Passmark System Rating: = 4455 / CPU = 9459 / 2D = 721 / 3D = 6480 / Mem = 2375 Disk = 4915 /Single Thread average for the i7-3770 = 2074 [5. 5 The specifications shown in this column represent the following: (all core maximum turbo steps, one core maximum turbo steps). . how to update IFX TPM 1. Multi-GPU Support (14) Items (14) On-Board Video Chipset (3) Items (3) Dual LAN (1) Items (1). HP Z420 Specifications: Chassis: HP Custom: Processor: Intel Xeon E5-2687W (8x3. The short answer is yes. Rear of computer . 1). 7GHz / 64GB Hynix PC3-14900R 1866MHz / GTX1080Ti FE 11GB / Quadro P2000 5GB / Samsung 256GB PCIe M. Build It Your Way. I am using a Samsung - 7173209. The primary reason for changing was that I usually have numerous (as much as 25 to 30) chrome windows open simultaneously (Web based research). In addition I'll watch product reviews on YouTube,. fan on supply should sping and led light just behing perforated grill should light. 3 Re-use the original HP Z420 CPU fan with the 5-pin connector. HP z620_2 (2017) (R7) > Xeon E5-1680 v2 (8C@ 4. the connector is for the CPU(s) AUX power and is +12v/Gnd, and determining which pins are which is not that hard to do. rear clearance of 0. Find support and troubleshooting info including software,. Memory needs to rest every few cycles to refresh. We would like to share some of the most frequently asked questions about: Battery Reports, Hold a charge, Test. Examples:I have posted recently on the fastest unlisted dual-QPI hexacore processor that runs in the Z400 version 2 (the excellent X5690) and a cheaper virtually-as-fast single-QPI hexacore processor (W3690, sSpec code SLBW2) that also runs and is listed in the latest v54 (3/8/13) HP QuickSpecs for the later version 2 Z400. changing the settings in the BIOS did not give a result. It is because I have the latest BIOS ( 3. If it is 2013, then your motherboard supports both the v1 and v2 CPU's, (and most v2 CPU's support 1866MHz memory). They have a. If your boot block date was 3/6/13 you'd have the version 2. and by the video card which tells the monitor to enable/disable a setting, the cpu has - 6987361This is a Z420 v2 with a E5-1660 v2 under the larger than stock unmodified HP Z440 "Performance" heatsink/fan. The HP Z440 also supports DDR4 memory and NVME. We have a video that will show you how to upgrade the power supply if you need more wattage for your graphic card of.