CPU Upgrade Computer Won't Post after install

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
T

tjnelly42

Reputable
Dec 27, 2015
6
0
4,510
Current system specs:

Asus M5A78L - MLX Plus Mobo
4GB Ram (I can bump this if needed)
AMD Phenom Pent II (Trying to Upgrade to AMD FX6300)
Running Windows 32bit Pro (I'm thinking about doing a wipe to change it to the 64 bit version)
Installed a Nvidia GTX950 and it recognized this right away
Updated bios to the 1701 version without a hitch
Upgraded the PSU to 500 W coolermaster

I'm trying to get the board to recognize the new CPU but I get no post with it in. If I swap to the Pentium it posts no issues but runs clunky even with the new GPU.

Any thoughts on what it could be?


 
Sort by date Sort by votes
Redneck5439

Redneck5439

Honorable
Aug 21, 2015
1,313
102
11,890
Make sure your bios is compatible with the FX upgrade. You will probably have to update to the latest bios for your motherboard for it to recognize the newer FX processor. Also ensure your processor is seated to the motherboard properly and that your CPU cooler is properly mounted.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
T

tjnelly42

Reputable
Dec 27, 2015
6
0
4,510
I will try the bios cmos clear again I had done it once already but that was before upgrading the bios. I am running the current bios based on the manufacturer suggestions.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Redneck5439

Redneck5439

Honorable
Aug 21, 2015
1,313
102
11,890


When I upgraded my processor to FX 8370 I had to update my bios to make it work properly. I am on a Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 which is compatible, but the bios wasn't up to date for the FX 8370. After updating bios everything worked great.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
T

tjnelly42

Reputable
Dec 27, 2015
6
0
4,510


Yes. I updated the bios already and it didn't post everything I've done by the book and nothing finding time now to try the cmos as a last ditch effort the only thing, potentially, is that the cpu is just bad as everything else is working just dandy.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Redneck5439

Redneck5439

Honorable
Aug 21, 2015
1,313
102
11,890


Defective parts, although very rare, are always a possibility. After exhausting all other possibilities (bios update and motherboard reset) the only thing left is a defective part.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
T

tjnelly42

Reputable
Dec 27, 2015
6
0
4,510
Well I tried the cmos refresh and it still won't post. After all is said and done booting rebooting swapping cpu's doing every test I can on feedback on forums I have to believe the cpu is bunk. I'll return it to the
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Redneck5439

Redneck5439

Honorable
Aug 21, 2015
1,313
102
11,890


Totally sucks, definitely return the CPU. I know its a hassle and a big waste of time when you get a defective part. Good luck with your replacement part, let us know how things turn out with your replacement.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom