Motherboard replaced, BIOS updated, still won't work

[Luis1067]

I think I made a mistake.
I replaced the motherboard on a HP Pavillion desktop. The motherboard is made by ASUS. I updated the BIOS (downloaded from HP); then I got the "purple code" ; so I proceeded to reinstall the original os that came with this computer; the message was some thing like "Can not install windows with these discs...etc."
The ASUS website is not helpful at all. I called the ASUS people, explain the problem and the only answer I got was "you should call hp or take it to a hp repair center.."
I would greatly appreciate any advise or suggestions on this frustrating issue. Thanks, Luis

 

[mailpup]

What is this Asus motherboard you got? Did it come from HP or did you buy it from regular retail or online sources?

 

[Luis1067]

Asus MB

Got it from a regular retailer - I even asked the 'techs' in the store if it would work on a hp Pavi...- they yes before I finished my question.

 

[mailpup]

Okay. Did I misunderstand or did you flash the BIOS of the Asus motherboard with a BIOS from HP? If so, that could potentially have disabled the motherboard. I would try to reflash the Asus motherboard with an appropriate BIOS from the Asus website. If that's successful, we can go from there.

 

[Luis1067]

I will try that later today.
Thanks (2:49 am now)