Yes..it's this one! So it must be something else then, maybe PSU...400W...don't know what else it could be.Did you update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version before the swap?
Assuming This is your mobo, is the CPU you bought on the CPU support list?
Core 2 Quad | Yorkfield | Q9550 | 333 | 2.83 | 12M |
Sure, CPU is Core 2 Quad Q, 2.83Ghz, 12MTo clarify, it's a Core 2 Quad right?
Also, can you tell us the exact CPU model?
If it is the Core 2 Quad Q9650 it should be fine.
If any other CPU, probably needs a different socket.
Follow this link for reference as to what CPU's work on 775 socket
http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket 775 (LGA775).html
And if it's not a CPU that is for that socket, then let this be a lesson to do research on what CPU's are supported by a socket before buying anything
Yes..it's this one! So it must be something else then, maybe PSU...400W...don't know what else it could be.
Core 2 Quad Yorkfield Q9550 333 2.83 12M
I haven't updated the Bios...could that be the reason it wont post?Did you update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version before the swap?
Assuming This is your mobo, is the CPU you bought on the CPU support list?
ok. i'll give it a go. Thanks !!!!The Q9650 should work with that board even with the very first BIOS offered. If you are testing using the iGPU, even a cheap "400W" PSU should be fine. Try breadboarding outside the case. Set the board on an insulated surface with just the CPU, cooler, PSU, 1 stick RAM, keyboard, and monitor. Start the system by monetarily shorting the two pins that the power switch would connect to. See if you can get into BIOS.
ok. i'll give it a go. Thanks !!!!
NOTE: If using a single stick of RAM, put it in DIMM1. That is required for a successful boot according to the manual. |