CPU change and now can't boot

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  1. Posts : 795
    10 Home x64
       #1

    CPU change and now can't boot


    I changed my CPU from an Athlon II x4 overclocked to 3.5GHz to a Phenom II x6 1090T and my computer will not past POST. When I turn on my PC, my motherboard displays a red light next, which is indicated DRAM_LED. I did remove the overclock and reset the voltages and RAM clock, but it seems the board keeps rebooting to display this red light.
    I have listed my specs if anyone needs more information.
    Is 650w enough for a 6950, 8GB's RAM and a Phenom 1090T? I hope so
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  2. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #2

    Make sure your current bios supports the new cpu. The motherboard may be compatible but if the cpu was released some time after the mobo then a bios update maybe needed

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  3. Posts : 795
    10 Home x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    My BIOS has been updated to support this CPU.
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  4. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #4

    It won't be power related, as even an under powered psu will get past boot, as nothings under load.

    Plus my intel rig has a 6950 2gb and 8gb ram on a 650w psu

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  5. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #5

    Hi,

    A few simple things:

    Power cable firmly clipped in to mobo? Is the CPU shown in the BIOS? Did you update to BIOS version Version 2301?

    Regards,
    Golden
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  6. Posts : 795
    10 Home x64
    Thread Starter
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    I have BIOS 1702 but I've seen someone run this CPU on the a BIOS from last year. The first 2 updates where for CPU compatibility, and if you check the list my CPU is compatible.
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  7. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #7

    Yep - I saw from this list:

    ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Motherboards- ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3

    By browsing down to your CPU, I followed the link to the BIOS version I mentioned.

    Is it powered up at all? Fan turning?
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  8. Posts : 795
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    Yes, all the fans are on as usual.
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  9. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #9

    You might try reflashing the BIOS with a fresh download, sometimes they get corrupted and don't install correctly.
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  10. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #10

    Hi,

    I had a bit of a quick hunt around, and found this. Does it look/sound familar? How does your thermal paste look?

    [Solved] First build gone wrong: NO POST - General-Homebuilt - Homebuilt-Systems

    Regards,
    Golden
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