i5 3570k Question

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

Hey all! Hope you all had great Holiday.

I was installing my new RAM and CPU today and ran into quite a few problem. I opened up my rig, installed my cpu and RAM and boom, no picture on boot up. This happened to me the other day so I figured it was nothing major, since the issue fixed itself. I've been back and forth to college so I figured there must be a loose wire.

To my dismay this didn't seem to be the case. I attached my case speaker and was greeted to 4 short beeps. After some reading I switched back to my i3 2100 and removed the RAM. I gave it go and was greeted to 3 long beeps. Luckily this meant RAM, I plugged in my RAM and got a picture. I am very relieved right now, but also confused. I literally received no picture what so ever while the i5 3570k was in my comp. Do I need to update my bios? Is the CPU defective?

Thanks for taking the time to read!

Sevenater · Dec 26, 2013

What are you running for Display? Do you have a graphics card or are you using intels graphics? And what ram are you using, may not be compatible for some reason.

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

Well I believe the RAM is compatible. I'm using the following:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Memory%20%28Desktop%20Memory%29-_-G.SKILL-_-20231445&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=3938566&SID=

The computer is running with this RAM installed. Right now I'm running the i3 2100 which is a 1155 processor and i5 3570k is also a 1155. I'm pretty sure it is compatible with my board.

Here is a link to my board for reference:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

Oh and I am using a Radeon HD 6850 for my display.

Sevenater · Dec 26, 2013

I really can't see any reason why it would not be able to give you a display. Have you put the 3570k in again since the first time? Maybe it was just some weird one time thing.

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

I have not, I was so relieved to see a picture that I figured I'd log on here and get some advice. Just to be clear, I shouldn't have to update my bios? I'm not sure how the sandy bridges were released. I last updated it in May of 2012 when I installed it with the disc it came with.

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

I found the link for drivers here:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?cat=Download&os=Win764&Model=H61M-VS

Considering the driver for IVY Bridges was 2011, I'm assuming I'm okay?

Sevenater · Dec 26, 2013

jcg512 :

BIOS should be fine. But you can always check for an update that has something to do with newish processors. And maybe try putting the 3570k into another build if you have one, if not put it into the build again and see what happens.

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

I guess I'll go ahead and give it another go. I do not have another build to pop it into unfortunately. I'll post back with my results. Thanks for the quick responses!

rolandzhang3 · Dec 26, 2013

If you're using an older board designed for the SB CPUs (such as a P67 board) you'd need a BIOS update for it to support IB CPUs

Leave your Sandy Bridge i3 in the socket and do the BIOS update, then swap in the 3570k

Sevenater · Dec 26, 2013

jcg512 :

No problem man, hope for the best.

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

So I popped in the 3570k and got another 4 short beeps. Put the 2100 back in and I'm up and running. Am I looking at a DOA CPU here?

rolandzhang3 · Dec 26, 2013

Have you updated your BIOS? you're running a H61 board with an older BIOS version which does not support IB CPUs

What you installed from the disc would have been the chipset drivers for Windows

Sevenater · Dec 26, 2013

I think so, I can't see any other reason for it to behave like this. I would try to send it back if you still can.

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

You know you may be right. For some reason I'm sitting here thinking the 3570k is a sandy bridge. I'll get on that and post back with my results.

rolandzhang3 · Dec 26, 2013

Just be careful with that though, updating/flashing the BIOS usually just involves following a few steps but it's one thing you definitely don't want to stuff up

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

Okay so I downloaded the bios update, but it's .70 file type. How would I instal this? Do I have to make a boot drive?

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

Nevermind, I found it.

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

I guess I didn't. I downloaded the file from Asrocks website and put it onto a fat32 flashdrive. When I go into the BIOS it isn't showing up to flash. The type is .70. Suggestions?

rolandzhang3 · Dec 26, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPKx8a96fwI

I'd consult your manual and see if there's any steps in that first

jcg512 · Dec 26, 2013

I watched the video, but the file is not coming up in my BIOS, he said it would be a ROM file, mine is a .70.

rolandzhang3 · Dec 26, 2013

Hmm you do have UEFI so this might be more relevant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RrGMLBTQ_M

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?cat=Download&os=BIOS&Model=H61M-VS

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