Problems after installing new microcode

[explosiveoctopus]

Okay so, here goes.

I bought a new Core 2 Duo E8400 (I think, don't think the model will really matter) for my HP Compaq dc5800 Microtower. I got an error after installing the processor saying that I needed a new microcode update. So after long hours of trying to figure out how to install it, I finally got DOS flash running on a USB stick and got the microcode update. So I boot up Windows 7 and it Blue Screens. Then it tries to run a System Repair thing, blue screens. So I try Safe Mode and it works. I have no clue how I could fix this so I restarted and tried to run my previous OS (Vista) and it works. I have no clue what the problem could be and I don't know how to get dumps or anything so a link to a tutorial or anybody telling me how would be great. Also, it could have to do with that Vista is installed on a separate hard drive, if that helps.

Anyways, sorry if I'm not giving enough info to get help from this, but any help at all would be appreciated.

 

[explosiveoctopus]

bump

 

[explosiveoctopus]

Looked at event manager, it says "Performance power management features on processor 0 are disabled due to a firmware problem. Check with the computer manufacturer for updated firmware." Where could I find this firmware? What kind of firmware is it?

Hopefully this link works, it is for firmware for my PC. http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3658083&prodTypeId=12454&prodSeriesId=3658081&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=4059

 

[hedwar2011]

Looked at event manager, it says "Performance power management features on processor 0 are disabled due to a firmware problem. Check with the computer manufacturer for updated firmware." Where could I find this firmware? What kind of firmware is it?

Hopefully this link works, it is for firmware for my PC. http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3658083&prodTypeId=12454&prodSeriesId=3658081&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=4059

First of all, don't bump your thread!
We are a busy bunch and will get to you as quick as possible.

Sounds like someone needs to freshin' up on the forum rules.

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As for your issue, is upgrading the processor supported on your particular PC?

I know with the majority of HP computers I've used over the years (which has been many) they use a proprietary motherboard setup that usually doesn't allow an upgraded processor. You may want to make sure that this isn't the case.

 

[explosiveoctopus]

As far as I know, it's compatible. http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12863_div/12863_div.HTML
"Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor (3.0-GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1333-MHz FSB)"

And sorry about the bumping, should have read the rules.

 

[explosiveoctopus]

Turns out it was just that I needed to update the BIOS. I couldn't see a driver update because it only says its compatible with Windows Vista (even though its compatible with 7)