Mobo and CPU don't like each other... Is there a fix?

[maXimus4444]

Hi everyone,

I'm in the process of building a new rig. Nothing special. I had a motherboard from a past build that I never used: Biostar TA760G M2+

I just received an AMD Phenom X4 9950

When the machine boots up, it displays a warning that says

The max power of the CPU is over 95w, prepare for shutdown

I went to the Biostar website and I figured out that the CPU uses too much "w" for the motherboard to handle. I looked at some new bios releases and it seemed that there were some new bios' that supported different CPU's

My question is this: Does anyone know if the mobo and cpu are at all compatible? If so, do i need to upgrade my bios?

thanks so much!

maX

 

[red1776]

the bios updates are for new cpu compatability, as they are released,and to fix issues. they don't change the wattage rating of the board.

 

[Ritwik7]

Hi maXimus. I suggest you read this page : http://xtreview.com/addcomment-id-7668-view-Biostar-TA760G-m2+-and-A760G-m2+.html

It seems your mobo supports CPUs having =<95W power rating. The X4 9950 has a rating of 140W. In all probability it will be completely incompatible as the mobo won't be able to handle the power requirements.

 

[Tedster]

power issues will not be fixed by a bios update. You will need to change either the mobo or the cpu.

 

[maXimus4444]

you are correct. the mobo would not allow me to have a 125w cpu due to the fact that the mobo would only allow 95w cpu.

oh well


thanks for the input