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Upgraded chipset but did something wrong

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by navysteam, May 8, 2010.

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  1. navysteam Newcomer, in training

    I upgraded my chip set but when I got everything back together and try to power on the fan comes on and keeps spinning faster and faster I have to unplug to get it to turn off. I have changed out chips before and not have a problem. I don't get any beeps just the fan screaming at me but when I plug in the power supply I get one light on the motherboard. I blew off the fans, sinks and rest of the hardware. I am at a loss

    thanks.
    navysteam, May 8, 2010
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  2. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    Can you clarify what you meant? When you say you upgraded your chipset, do you mean you changed the motherboard? You don't mean you actually soldered in new motherboard chips? Do you mean you replaced the processor (CPU)?

    If you mean CPU, perhaps the motherboard does not support the newer processor unless there is a BIOS update for it.
    mailpup, May 9, 2010
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  3. navysteam Newcomer, in training

    ok i replaced the cpu. the motherboard specs say it supports the dual core i put on it. how do you update a bios on a computer you cant get to boot up? i am still new to the hardware side of computers so i will be able to clarify next time, thank you
    navysteam, May 9, 2010
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  4. red1776 Omnipotent Ruler of the Universe

    is there a reason you cannot update the bios with the previous CPU?
    red1776, May 9, 2010
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  5. navysteam Newcomer, in training

    i dont see why not. but i am out of thermal compound so i am going to have to wait till tomorrow.
    navysteam, May 9, 2010
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