I just upgraded my CPU to AMD Athlon 11 245 2.9GHz dual core and what a difference in speeds the only problem is a very small one when in system it shows up as AMD Processor model unknown 2.9GHz. When I run CPU-Z it shows everything about this processor even the model number but it shows nothing through Windows.
Anyone know how to fix this? I don't feel like taking my computer to the shop and paying to fix this very small problem.
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There may not be a setting but there will be a system info page or status page that displays the exact model processor installed. It sounds like you need to update the BIOS for proper detection and support of the new processor. That or that processor isn't supported by your motherboard.
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If you don't have the latest I would just go with it, as bios updates are inclusive and not incremental which means flashing the latest gets you any prior updates as well.
P.S. For what it's worth if the speed and number of cores are detected correctly, updating the bios isn't really necessary as all it will do is make the proper name appear.
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P.S. For what it's worth if the speed and number of cores are detected correctly, updating the bios isn't really necessary as all it will do is make the proper name appear.
The last update to the supported CPU list is Feb 2009 and shows two AthlonII X2's on it.
Windows reads BIOS and CPU-Z reads the CPU. If you're not having any performance issues I recommend no BIOS update. You can try going to Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Device Manager\Processors and try a driver upodate from there.
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Well I now have a new problem since late last night I get this error after my computer passes post:
The file is possibly corrupt. The file header checksum does not match the computed checksum.
I got this error so far 3 times
After a restart windows boots up normal.
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OK. Is this checksum error message is being given by the BIOS (likely) or is this a Windows error message?
If a BIOS message it means the CHECKSUM, a code generated by the BIOS that represents the hardware on the motherboard, does not match the hardware that is detected on boot. And we know why that is.
If your exact CPU is not listed as compatible with the motherboard with the initial BIOS version then you will need to update your BIOS to the most recent version - provided your exact CPU is supported by the motherboard at all - as the other folks have mentioned.
If your exact CPU is supported by your motherboard with the initial BIOS version then you just need to do a CLEAR CMOS or a CLRTC on the board to update the checksum.
This is not the same thing as RESTORE BIOS DEFAULTS.
Normally the procedure is this:
Note all your current BIOS settings
Shut down the computer > remove the power cord.
Remove the 3.3v battery.
Move the CLRTC jumper from pins 1-2 to 2-3.
Touch a metal part of the case and Press and Hold the reset button on your case for approx. 30 seconds to discharge all power from the board.
Put the CLRTC jumper back on pins 1-2.
Replace the 3.3v battery > replace the power cord > boot.
Immediately go back into BIOS and reset all your preferred settings. If the CLRTC worked you will need to reset the date and time.
Some of the newer motherboards have a CLEAR CMOS button on them to do this instead of the jumper pin. Read your Manual!
Let us know what you find.
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not the Athlon x2 which is socket AM2. The board does support some of the AM2+ CPU's, but no idea if AM3 support was ever added. And yes AM3 can run on an AM2 or AM2+ if the manufacturer added them in a bios update. Only way to really find out is to flash with the latest (if not installed already), or contact Sapphire directly and see what they have to say.
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It could. Usually when the correct speed and number of cores is detected properly though the name shown for the CPU is more cosmetic than anything. I get the feeling that something is disagreeing with an AM3 CPU in an AM2+ motherboard without proper AM3 support.
Adam could you please post a screen shot from CPUz,
I just put back in the AMD Phenom x4 9500 2.2 GHZ Quad core AM2+ that was in this board before and started up the computer and got to the welcome screen then it locked up and had to restart.After restarting I got the same error after post but seems like it's working now but for how long not sure.(The file is possibly corrupt. The file header checksum does not match the computed checksum.)
When running CPU-Z everything showed up right even the model number.
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