Intel DQ965GF motherboard warns incompatible processor after BIOS upgrade;What to do?

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  1. dc_max

    dc_max

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    Hello World:

    Since I upgraded the BIOS on my Intel motherboard today, my computer now gives me the following error/warning message upon powering on the computer: "Installed processor is not supported. Continued use may result in data loss, and/or unreliable performance." It gives me the option to press Enter to continue anyway. I press Enter, and so far everything seems to be functioning okay (I only did this upgrade a few hours ago), but suffice it to say, this warning is disconcerting. I am worried my computer will fail and my data will become corrupt, as the warning states.

    My question is: Assuming money is no object, should I upgrade to a newer processor? If so, what is the fastest and/or most reliable/optimal processor I can install on this motherboard? How much RAM would be optimal given my hardware (listed below)? I am most concerned about data integrity. I have a RAID 1 mirror of 2TB and use this computer in an office (non-gaming) environment. I need the computer to be as fast as possible for an office environment.

    I have attached my SiSoftware Sandra report below.

    Regards,
    DC_Max

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    SiSoftware Sandra

    Computer
    Workgroup : WORKGROUP
    Host Name : ----
    User : ----

    Processor
    Model : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz
    Speed : 2.4GHz
    Cores per Processor : 4 Unit(s)
    Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
    Type : Quad-Core
    Integrated Data Cache : 4x 32kB, Synchronous, Write-Thru, 8-way, 64 byte line size
    L2 On-board Cache : 2x 4MB, ECC, Synchronous, ATC, 16-way, 64 byte line size, 2 threads sharing

    Computer
    Mainboard : Intel DQ965GF
    BIOS : Intel Corp. CO96510J.86A.6100.2009.1004.2331 10/04/2009
    Bus(es) : X-Bus PCI PCIe IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus
    Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
    Multi-Processor Advanced PIC (APIC) : Yes
    Total Memory : 8GB DIMM DDR2

    Chipset
    Model : Intel Q963/Q965 Memory Controller Hub
    Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 266MHz (1GHz)
    Total Memory : 8GB DIMM DDR2
    Memory Bus Speed : 2x 333MHz (666MHz)

    Memory Module(s)
    Memory Module : Avant Tech 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-5300U DDR2-666 (5-5-5-15 3-20-5-3)
    Memory Module : Avant Tech 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-5300U DDR2-666 (5-5-5-15 3-20-5-3)
    Memory Module : Avant Tech 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-5300U DDR2-666 (5-5-5-15 3-20-5-3)
    Memory Module : Avant Tech 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-5300U DDR2-666 (5-5-5-15 3-20-5-3)

    Video System
    Video Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 (96 SM5.0 1.4GHz, 1GB, PCIe 2.00 x16)
    Video Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 (96 SM5.0 1.4GHz, 1GB, PCIe 2.00 x16)

    Graphics Processor
    OpenCL Processor : NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 (96SP 2C 1.4GHz, 1GB)
    Compute Shader Processor : NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 (96SP 1.4GHz, 1GB)
    CUDA Processor : NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 (96SP 2C 1.4GHz, 1GB)

    Storage Devices
    2x WDC WD20 03FYYS-02W0B 2TB (RAID1/SATA) : 2TB (C : )
    WDC WD2001FASS-00W2B0 (2TB, SATA300, 3.5") : 2TB (D : )
    Generic STORAGE DEVICE (USB) : N/A (G : )
    Generic STORAGE DEVICE (USB) : N/A (H : )
    Generic STORAGE DEVICE (USB) : N/A (I : )
    Generic STORAGE DEVICE (USB) : N/A (J : )
    HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 (SATA150, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 2MB Cache) : N/A (E : )

    Logical Storage Devices
    Hard Disk (C : ) : 2TB (NTFS) @ 2x WDC WD20 03FYYS-02W0B 2TB (RAID1/SATA)
    Acronis Backup (D : ) : 2TB (NTFS) @ WDC WD2001FASS-00W2B0 (2TB, SATA300, 3.5")
    Removable Drive (G : ) : N/A @ Generic STORAGE DEVICE (USB)
    Removable Drive (H : ) : N/A @ Generic STORAGE DEVICE (USB)
    Removable Drive (I : ) : N/A @ Generic STORAGE DEVICE (USB)
    Removable Drive (J : ) : N/A @ Generic STORAGE DEVICE (USB)
    Optical Drive (E : ) : N/A @ HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 (SATA150, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 2MB Cache)

    Peripherals
    LPC Hub Controller 1 : Intel 82801HO (ICH8DO) LPC Interface Controller
    LPC Legacy Controller 1 : Winbond WPCD374L/376I/377I
    Audio Device : Intel 82801H (ICH8) HD Audio Controller
    Audio Device : EVGA GF108 High Definition Audio Controller
    Audio Codec : nVidia 0014h
    Audio Codec : nVidia 0014h
    Audio Codec : nVidia 0014h
    Serial Port(s) : 2
    Parallel Port(s) : 1
    Disk Controller : Intel Q963/Q965 PT IDER Controller
    Disk Controller : Intel ICH8R (ICH8) SATA RAID Controller
    Disk Controller : Marvell 6101 SATA2 Controller
    USB Controller 1 : Intel 82801H (ICH8) USB UHCI #4
    USB Controller 2 : Intel 82801H (ICH8) USB UHCI #5
    USB Controller 3 : Intel 82801H (ICH8) USB2 EHCI #2
    USB Controller 4 : Intel 82801H (ICH8) USB UHCI #1
    USB Controller 5 : Intel 82801H (ICH8) USB UHCI #2
    USB Controller 6 : Intel 82801H (ICH8) USB UHCI #3
    USB Controller 7 : Intel 82801H (ICH8) USB2 EHCI #1
    USB Controller 8 : 7062 uPD720200 USB 3.0 Controller
    FireWire/1394 Controller 1 : Intel TSB43AB22 1394a-2000 OHCI PHY/Link-Layer Controller
    SMBus/i2c Controller 1 : Intel ICH SMBus

    Printers and Faxes
    Printer : SnagIt 8 Printer (600x600, Colour)
    Printer : Send To Microsoft OneNote 2010 Driver (1200x1200, Colour)
    Printer : Microsoft XPS Document Writer (600x600, Colour)
    Fax : Microsoft Shared Fax Driver (200x200)
    Printer : Brother PC-FAX v.2.1 (200x200)
    Printer : Brother MFC-9320CW Printer (600x600, Colour)
    Printer : Adobe PDF Converter (4000x4000, Colour)

    Scanners and Cameras
    Scanner : Brother MFC-9320CW LAN (Scanner, 1200x2400, USB)

    Peripherals
    Media Player : ()
    Media Player : ()
    Media Player : ()
    Media Player : ()

    Network Services
    Network Adapter : Intel(R) 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection (Ethernet, 100Mbps)
    Network Adapter : VMware Virtual Ethernet Adapter for VMnet1 (Ethernet, 100Mbps)
    Network Adapter : VMware Virtual Ethernet Adapter for VMnet8 (Ethernet, 100Mbps)

    Power Management
    Mains (AC) Line Status : On-Line

    Operating System
    Windows System : Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 6.01.7600
    Platform Compliance : x64

    Windows Experience Index
    Current System : 5.9
     
    dc_max, Feb 17, 2011
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    fbsduser

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    Your processor is the most current one supported by that mainboard according to Intel.
     
    fbsduser, Apr 19, 2011
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