C ChiefSmallHands Reputable Apr 23, 2015 12 0 4,510 Dec 30, 2015 #1 I upgraded from a i5 4440. I put in the brand new i7 4790 and when I go to power it on all there is, is a black screen. I have a 1000w power supply so i don't think that I am low on power. Is it a faulty chip?
I upgraded from a i5 4440. I put in the brand new i7 4790 and when I go to power it on all there is, is a black screen. I have a 1000w power supply so i don't think that I am low on power. Is it a faulty chip?
Solution V V viewtyjoe Dec 30, 2015 You need to have at least BIOS version P2.0 for the motherboard to support the 4790, if the BIOS is up to date, then it may be a failure with the CPU.
You need to have at least BIOS version P2.0 for the motherboard to support the 4790, if the BIOS is up to date, then it may be a failure with the CPU.
V viewtyjoe Reputable Jul 28, 2014 1,132 0 5,960 Dec 30, 2015 Solution #2 You need to have at least BIOS version P2.0 for the motherboard to support the 4790, if the BIOS is up to date, then it may be a failure with the CPU. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
You need to have at least BIOS version P2.0 for the motherboard to support the 4790, if the BIOS is up to date, then it may be a failure with the CPU.