IdeaPad N580, CPU upgrade, CPU Compatibility

Hi All,
I have a IdeaPad N580 that has Intel Pentium B960 2-core CPU (socketed), which does not support  virtualization. I need to upgrade the CPU to have virtualization support in CPU but I do not know how to choose a compatible CPU. This is because I cannot check compatible CPUs without knowing motherboard brand and model (I cannot figure out them). However,  according to Hardware Maintenance Manual  Page 89, No:11, Intel I3-2370M or Intel I5-3210M are supported in N580. 
Is my interpretation correct? Can I buy Intel I5-3210M and replace it?
Thanks, Jim

I have an Ideapad N580. I replaced the Pentium B960 with an  I5-3210M, and it workes perfectly.
The right hinge had broken (actualy the screw mounts for it in the bottom of the case broke). So since I had to totally take apart the laptop to replace the bottom, I decided to order a used i5 and install it too. Works perfectly. 
Highly recomended. It is noticably faster now. 

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