Cpu upgrade didn't work

[stef_k]

I tried to swap out my celeron 440 for a used core 2 duo e6400 bought off ebay and it didn't POST.

It has:
-ECS 945GCT-M (V3.0)
-2X)1GB Hynix PC2-5300 667MHz DDR2-667 240 pin
-Eagle 550W PSU

The fans and harddrives were getting power. I put the old CPU back in it and it POSTed fine. I would like to get the core 2 duo working.

Anybody know what could be wrong? Did I get a dead processor? The e6400 got hot. Does that mean it is recieving power? Is it getting too hot? Do I need to apply new gel?

Thanks,
Stefan

 

[Motopsychojdn]

You may need to update your bios to use the newer chip, check your new cpu against http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-ECS/945GCT-M_1333(V3.0).html and make sure your up to date
Moto

 

[synthaside]

hrmm yes its possible you got a dead cpu , but its also possible that you need to update your Motherboards bios the jump from a 400 to an e6400 is quite a bit

So i would suggest updating you Bios ( how to is here on your Motherboards site)
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?DetailID=830&CategoryID=1&MenuID=16&LanID=0

read the bit in the grey box

I had a look on the ECS website to check if the board supported the cpu and it does
I would suggest giving it another go and making sure you have it seated correctly and the heat sink is fitted correctly.

 

[stef_k]

Thanks for the lead. How do I know what Bios version I have now?

 

[davcon]

Easiest way to verify your main components.
Download CPU-Z..

 

[Emperus]

Install your old processor.. Update the BIOS to the latest available at the motherboard's site.. Put in the new processor and try again.. As suggested above, do make sure to place the heatsink correctly and firmly..

 

[stef_k]

Best answer selected by stef_k.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Thank you for B.A. man, hope you got sorted out ok?
Moto

 

[stef_k]

The e6400 is still not working. I don't know what to try next.

I used the 5/22/07 version of award bios that ecs offered, followed the winflash instructions but still nothing shows up on the screen when I turn it on. Then cpu fan runs a lot slower with the e6400 in it too.

Do I need to return it?

I put the 440 in again and verified the bios version in cpu-z. This newer bios doesn't allow me to control the cpu fan speed. It is just running full blast all the time.

Is it worth trying a new heat sink and cpu fan with the e6400?

What do you think?

Thanks for all the advise.

 

[popatim]

e6400 is not on that motherboards supported processor list; sorry.
Click on the CPU tab.

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?DetailID=830&CategoryID=1&MenuID=16&LanID=0