got a ? .........thought 'lion' required' higher end intel processor i7,i5, which requires 1155 socket......thus 'es2l' board 'nixxxed!...........any info appreciated, thanks

Nope, it works on this G31M-ES2L mobo with Intel Dual Core

appreciate your quick reply..........will i have to download all updates for current snow leopard? didn't go that route as weary of having to reinstall, panic attacks,etc.......which guide? thanks again