New AMD 8320 won't post

Thelliana

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So I bought a new CPU and it doesn't work in my system. It won't post. No beeps, no video. I worked through the troubleshooting thread here to no avail. I have reseated CPU and GPU, made sure everything is plugged in correctly, updated windows and all the most recent drivers for my board, and it is all compatible so I am completely lost and would appreciate some help. I can pop my old CPU in and it works just fine. The fans do spin when I turn it on with the 8320, though.

System:
Windows 7 64bit
Gigabyte 990fx ud5 board
Gigabyte r7 260x GPU
4 Kingston 4gb 1333 ddr3 ram
Thermaltake TR2 RX 1000w PSU
*AMD fx 8320 CPU* component in question
AMD fx 970 Black Edition (working CPU)
Kingston HyperX SSD 120gb

Thanks in advance for the help and sorry if I forgot anything.
 
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You need bios F10 to support that 8320. Update your bios with your old cpu if your bios is not up to date.

Thelliana

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I cleared CMOS and it is still just fans and lights but no beeps or video. Is there any way I can tell if it requires having the battery out over night, other than just keeping it out all night? If I pop my old CPU in and the clock is reset then is it safe to say the CMOS was successfully cleared?
 

bmacsys

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You need bios F10 to support that 8320. Update your bios with your old cpu if your bios is not up to date.
 
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