Asus M5a99x cpu led red. Mb or cpu problem?

chachee99

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My computer is not working correct. When I boot the cpu led is solid red. I am not sure if is a mb or amd 8350 cpu. The strange thing is that it will work periodically. I thought the cpu was over heating so I changed the thermal paste and it worked fine for about 2 hours then it would not boot and the cpu led light is red when I boot the machine.


Also before, I used to periodically receive a message on booting saying "can't use Asus core unlocker".

My cpu is at stock speed and attached to a nactura dh14 cooler. The pins on the cpu are straight.


I don't know what the problem is. Any suggestions?