Unsupported CPU for PCH

bunheng · Oct 17, 2017

i just bought a CPU. when i install , it show message to power off and change it.

So what can i do with this ?

GhislainG · Oct 17, 2017

You have 2 options: either buy a supported CPU or buy a compatible motherboard.

TJ Hooker · Oct 17, 2017

What CPU and what mobo?

bunheng · Oct 18, 2017

TJ Hooker :

my previous CPU is Pentium B960. i want to upgrade to Core i5 3230M.
i use lenovo G400.

GhislainG · Oct 18, 2017

https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_g400g500g405g505g410g510_hmm.pdf According to page 83 (No. 11) there are several motherboards; which one do you have? The Core i5 3230M has the same TDP and it may be supported; is the BIOS at the latest version?

bunheng · Nov 18, 2017

GhislainG :

I just update my bios. but it's still doesn't work

GhislainG · Nov 18, 2017

Do you have a motherboard that supports it? As I mentioned before, there are several motherboards, but not all support that CPU.