While preparing to upgrade a graphic designer's workstation with Intel's latest processor offering, you discover that the machine's existing motherboard is designed for an older generation CPU. Given that the new processor specification indicates a 1700-land socket requirement, what step is essential for a compatible upgrade?
Upgrade the existing motherboard firmware to accept the new processor.
Replace the current motherboard with a new one that matches the socket requirements of the processor.
Install the processor and utilize automatic socket adaptation.
Modify the existing motherboard socket to fit the processor.
A processor with a 1700-land socket requirement must be installed onto a motherboard with a matching socket specification. Hence, the motherboard in the graphic designer's workstation needs to be replaced with one that is compatible with the processor's socket type. Adapters for CPU sockets are not available because CPU socket types are physically distinct, with different pin configurations and cannot be adapted from one type to another. Updating firmware or attempting any form of socket modification will not facilitate a physically different socket type to accept another processor.
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