Quick explanation - Upgraded CPU and on reboot, ACPI message appeared


  1. glennc
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    Quick explanation - Upgraded CPU and on reboot, ACPI message appeared


    Hello to all,
    Just for my edification, I just upgraded my ram to 8 GB and installed a Phenom-II X4 965 CPU. When I booted, a message appeared that said something along the lines of will Change to ACPI in 5 seconds. This kept occurring until I let it accept the change permanently. Would appreciate an elementary explanation of what and why that occurred. Thanks for any assistance!
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  3. Layback Bear
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    Google is your friend.

    Advanced Configuration and Power Interface - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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  4. TVeblen
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    It is important when changing a CPU to perform a CLR CMOS procedure during the first boot up.
    Sometimes you can get away with just resetting the BIOS defaults, but a CLR CMOS is best practice.
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  6. glennc
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    Layback Bear said:
    Google is your friend.

    Advanced Configuration and Power Interface - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Hello Layback Bear,
    I have looked there and unfortunately haven't taken the time to understand it, do to time constraints and interest. Thanks though. I've learned more in the past couple days then I was planning on!
    Appreciate your time
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  7. glennc
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    TVeblen said:
    It is important when changing a CPU to perform a CLR CMOS procedure during the first boot up.
    Sometimes you can get away with just resetting the BIOS defaults, but a CLR CMOS is best practice.
    Hello TVeblen,
    Thanks for stopping in and sharing your information. Never heard that one. I guess I got lucky, I was just wondering if anyone knew why the change. Take care!
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