[HELP] NO POST - Must Clear CMOS after every Power Down - PC Upgraded

[sdph536]

I have a PC that I upgraded in order to perform better with Fallout 4.

The PC has a ASUS M5A78L-M USB3 motherboard.

Prior to the upgrade the PC was working fine just not performing or near spec for Fallout 4.

The upgrade included removing the CPU, 120MM Case Fan and PSU.

The upgraded parts included:

> AMD FX-9590 Vishera 8-Core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W FD9590FHHKWOF Desktop Processor
> CORSAIR Hydro Series™ H80I GT High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
> Ultra - 850 Watt X4 Special Edition Modular ATX Power Supply Unit

After I installed all component and ensured all power cable were going to where they needed I powered up the system. The system posted and took me to the BIOS as it recognized a new CPU.
I exited the BIOS and the PC booted to Windows 7.

However, the system hung saying new devices were being installed and after awhile I powered the system down and powered it back on. It would not POST.

I then began to clear the CMOS and then it would POST and boot to Windows 7.

I looked into the device manager and the driver was missing for the Cooler so after sometime I got the driver installed but there is still one device management USB item with the Yellow Exclamation mark.

Everytime the system is powered down, yet still having wall power it will not POST upon power up unless I clear the CMOS.

I have no idea what to do to troubleshoot this issue.


UPDATE: I just read the CPU manual and wonder if the CPU wattage could be the issue?

MB Manual says: Supports CPU up to 140W

The new CPU is 220W

 

[Wolfshadw]

Doesn't appear that motherboard supports any of the FX-9xxx series processors (CPU Support List).

If possible, I'd probably recommend returning the processor for one that is listed on the CPU Support List. I'd probably look at the FX-8370.

-Wolf sends

 

[sdph536]

Yeah, too bad the store I bought the MB at would have told me before I got the FX-9590.

Now, that I have it.... what would be an ideal MB that would run the FX-9590 and support the 220w CPU?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Does your case support full-ATX form-factor motherboards? Based on what PC Part Picker shows as compatible motherboards (you should still check the CPU Support List for each), they're all of an ATX form factor and I noted your current motherboard is a Micro-ATX form factor board.

-Wolf sends

 

[sdph536]

The case is a Raidmax Vortex 3 so I think it would handle a standard ATX MB.

I am thinking of the ASRock 990FX Extreme9 - seems the specs support the AMD FX-9590 and is rated for 220W for the PSU

 

[Wolfshadw]

Assuming this is your case, then yes. It will support an ATX form factor motherboard. Specifications for that motherboard seem to meet your needs.

-Wolf sends

 

[sdph536]

So I ended up going to our local PC store... they sold us a ASUSAsus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard.

I just got everything installed and I have power to the MB but when I hit the power switch it does nothing. I have tried removing the switch and re-seating it but still nothing.

I am wondering if something is really shot. Before I did the install this morning I left the old set up on for my son so he could use it when he got home from work. So it was probably on for 2-3 hours before he came home. He woke me saying the pc was blank and I told him to shut off. This morning I reset the CMOS can could not get it to POST. So I am wondering now if the CPU is toasted.

As I sit her pondering this darn PC.... the one thing I didn't get solved in the the MB swap out is the power. The new MB for the CPU power has a connector I didn't have I don't recall how many pins at the top but I do know the top left and bottom left didn't have a plug in them. So now I am wondering if the issue is power to the CPU because those two pins are not being powered?

 

[Wolfshadw]

At this point, all I can recommend is moving forward with the motherboard replacement and reinstall of the OS. Be sure to make note of the BIOS version installed on the new motherboard as your processor requires version 1708 for that processor to work. Once complete, you will need to perform OS re-installation. Hopefully, you have a retail version of Windows that you can re-install and activate on the new motherboard.

-Wolf sends

 

[sdph536]

I found the power issue. I was trying to use a wrong cable. I am not able to boot. Presently the system is trying to repair itself. As you said as well as the Local PC shop said, I will most likely need to install windows again.

 

[sdph536]

Bios says 2501 - should that be a concern? As you had mentioned BIOS 1708.

 

[Wolfshadw]

No. You're good to go with the BIOS version. I should have said, version 1708 or later.

-Wolf sends

 

[sdph536]

So the windows repair does not appear to be working.... So I can use any Windows 7 disk?

I have a disk which has a product key but not sure to what PC it belongs as I have several in the house. Though this PC replaced on that on that unit has a product key but I don't know where the disk is for that PC.

 

[Wolfshadw]

As long as it's the same version of Windows 7, you can use any disk to install. You just need to use the product key previously used for this PC. Note: If this is an OEM version of Windows 7, activation will likely fail as the product key is tied to the old motherboard. Per the Windows license agreement, you are required to purchase a new Windows license for this new motherboard. However, Microsoft has been lenient in allowing re-activations on new hardware.

-Wolf sends

 

[sdph536]

All is good. Win 7 installed and PC running as expected. Thanks for the help.