Difference between Foxconn DG33M03 and Foxconn g33m03 motherboard's

[Jetha-Lal]

I was willing to get G33M03 as it is capable of supporting any Core2Quad processor but then now I have come across DG33M03 and found it to be better by going through the review of the same but then I am having little doubt in my mind and it is that are they of the models? What is the Difference between DG33M03 and g33m03 motherboard's is there anyone who has an idea about this?? I also wanted to know that are they capable of support a Q8300 C2Q or not? Any help regarding this will be appreciated.

[Jamna Behn]

Yes the DG33m03/G33m03 motherboard will support Core2Quad processor’s but then it will depend on the version of the BIOS, it will work fine if the BIOS Version is 1.0.15, or higher and if at all it is not then you will have to update the BIOS before installing the Core 2 Quad processor and you will have to get a 350w power supply as well, all the below Core 2 Quad processors supported by the Inspiron 530 Min Tower's DG33m03/G33m03 motherboard, just check them out.

• Yorkfield Quad Core, Q8200, 2.33GHz, 4MB, 1333FSB, M1
• Yorkfield Quad Core, Q8300, 2.50GHz, 4MB, 95W,R0
• Yorkfield Quad Core, QX9300, 2.50GHz, 6MB, 1333FSB, M1
• Yorkfield Quad Core, Q9400, 2.66GHz, 6MB, 1333FSB, R0
• Yorkfield Quad Core, Q9450, 2.66GHz, 12MB, 1333FSB, C1
• Yorkfield Quad Core, Q9550, 2.83GHz, 12MB, 1333FSB, C1
• Yorkfield Quad Core, Q9550, 2.83GHz, 12MB, 1333FSB, E0
• Yorkfield Quad Core, Q9650, 3.00GHz, 12MB, 1333FSB, E0
• Kentsfield Quad Core, Q6600, 2.4GHz, 8MB, 1066FSB, G0

[Kh@LnaYak]

Even I will like to add that the DG33m03 is a Foxconn P/N you can just check out the DG33M03 Motherboard Specifications Below:

• CPU-Processor Support Socket LGA775, Intel Core 2 Quad Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700, Q6600, processor, Core 2 Duo E6550, E4600, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron. FSB Max 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz , 800 MHz.
• Chipset- North Bridge – Intel G33, South Bridge – ICH9
• Integrated Graphics Video- Intel GMA 3100
• Memory- 4 * 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slots Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800/667 MHz non-ECC , un-buffered memory Max. 4GB
• Expansion Slots- 1 * PCI Express x1, 1 * PCI Express x16, 2 * PCI
• Storage- 4 * SATAII 3Gb/s connectors, RAID: 0/1 Support, Supports HDDs, Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Audio- Realtek ALC888 – 7.1 Channel High Definition
• Ethernet- Intel Gigabit LAN – 10/100/1000Mb/s
• USB- Embedded 4 * USB 2.0, 2 x USB connectors (2 ports)
• Rear Panel- 1 x VGA DisplayPort,1 x RJ45 Ethernet/LAN Port,1 x IEEE 1394 Firewire,1 x Audio I/O,4 x USB
• Internal- 2 * USB 2.0 headers for 4 USB ports,1 * 4-pin CPU Fan connector,1 * 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector,1 * 24-pin ATX Power connector,1 * Front Audio header,1 * Front Panel header
• BIOS- To Enter BIOS System Setup: Press F2
• Form Factor- Micro-ATX
• Supporting Operating Systems- Windows 7, Vista/Xp (32/64-bit), Linux, Ubuntu

If you can get a 350w PSU for FoxConn DG33m03 [Dell P/N OFM586/G33M03] motherboard then it will support Yorkfield Quad Core, Q8300, 2.50GHz, 4MB, 95W,R0 without any issues but then as already mentioned above you will have to check for BIOS Version 1.0.15, or higher version.