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HELP! Processor Not Recognized!

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by Nate14150, Jun 2, 2006.

  1. Nate14150 Newcomer, in training

    Hey! I just bought a new Asus A8N-SLI PREMIUM motherboard (socket 939) and put a Athlon 64 FX-60 micro processor on it. The computer boots up and windows works fine (Windows XP was a fresh image), but the bios won't recognize the microprocessor....instead it gives 'AMD Processor UNKNOWN'. When I right click on My Computer and go into properties, it also says AMD Processor UNKNOWN......Please help!!!!!

    Thanks you!
    Nate14150, Jun 2, 2006
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  2. CrossFire851 Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,058

    CrossFire851, Jun 2, 2006
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  3. Nate14150 Newcomer, in training

    thank you! I'll try that.
    Nate14150, Jun 2, 2006
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  4. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training Posts: 25,949   +16

    Hello and welcome to Techspot.

    You probably need to update your bios to the latest version, in order for your mobo to recognise your cpu.

    Check on the Asus website.

    Regards Howard :wave: :wave:
    howard_hopkinso, Jun 2, 2006
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  5. iss TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,896

    I agree with Howard, it is a bios issue.
    iss, Jun 2, 2006
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  6. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord Posts: 7,246   +16

    An FX-60 eh? How much did it cost u? Mine cost me Dh. 4250 thats around US$1200. Just curious to see if the price difference is very great.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Jun 2, 2006
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  7. Nate14150 Newcomer, in training

    Rage - $800 dollars on ebay
    Nate14150, Jun 2, 2006
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  8. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord Posts: 7,246   +16

    Damn! I just got ripped off! :(
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Jun 2, 2006
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  9. Nate14150 Newcomer, in training

    sorry bro...
    Nate14150, Jun 2, 2006
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  10. ZeroCount Newcomer, in training Posts: 81

    Poor rage :(

    Anyway, yeah, it is either your BIOS or Motherboard itself, but as both howard and iss commented, it is more than likely your BIOS.
    ZeroCount, Jun 2, 2006
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  11. CrossFire851 Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,058

    I think it's time to flash bios.....
    CrossFire851, Jun 3, 2006
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