Solved computer wouldn't wake (CPU was replaced error)

[HAVOC]

My computer wouldn't wake (sounded like it was running but the displays were black) I had to do a hard shutdown, unplug the PSU and restart it a couple times for it to work. When it finally booted I got an error message saying the CPU was replaced which it wasn't. I reset the BIOS, restarted, set Sleep to S3, and let the computer boot.
It's been working fine.
This sound like a CMOS battery issue?

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hum yes mate for a few dollars or less worth a try just need to reset the BIOS eh?

 

[HAVOC]

Guess I'll get a new battery tomorrow.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ok let us know how it goes

 

[HAVOC]

Put a new battery in it. Had some weird stuff happen after I turned it back on. My displays were out of order on the Windows screen resolution page. I was getting certificate errors on some web pages but found out through google that my clock was wrong.

It's working, lets see if I see the same error (wake from sleep) as before.

 

[HAVOC]

Looks like everything is back to normal and the system is working fine.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Good stuff just shows you how simple fixes can be at times eh?

That id=s something I have come across before with windows updates not working as I expected and one to keep in mind HAVOC.

 

[HAVOC]

Happened again yesterday. Had to hold the power button down a couple seconds to restart. I had to do this three times for it to start. When it did I had the CPU was replaced error. I reset the BIOS, and was able to boot into windows.

The computer is running when this happens. It seems that the video cards won't wake when the computer does. I did go into the BIOS and change "Init display" to PCIEx instead of PCI slot.

Looking at google now for other peoples experiences with this problem.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hum maybe it is something to do with the cards Havoc seems to be the root of your problem.

Have you tried reseating the cards RAM sticks or anything that can be unplugged and then plugged in again?

Maybe it might be worth running a memtest too if you haven't already because it seems to be revolving around something not hanging on to a boot very well?

All you need to do is burn a bootable disk for memtest set the machine to boot from optical - it will boot into the test the OS is not involved and let it run. Now this can take some time and you need at least 7 passes it could be something simple like a bad stick or chip on a stick. Any errors will show up as reported errors.

Memtest download - http://www.memtest.org/

*Before you do that why not take all the sticks out then try a boot with each one individually 1, 2 and 3 if one does the problem then ok you have found the problem most likely if they are all good boot with two sticks in and then three and in different slots. I know this is tedious but quick. It just might be that the sticks are not matched together too well. Personally I like to buy them as sets of one two three or four.

 

[HAVOC]

Ok. I could start that tomorrow.
Why though is it giving me a "CPU was replaced error"? I recently put the computer back together (everything was disassembled). I also recently reseated all the memory (windows wasn't showing the total 12GB).

I hope this isn't related to a CPU/motherboard error.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ok. I could start that tomorrow.
Why though is it giving me a "CPU was replaced error"? I recently put the computer back together (everything was disassembled). I also recently reseated all the memory (windows wasn't showing the total 12GB).

I hope this isn't related to a CPU/motherboard error.

Well maybe this is happening because of the disassembly H it is the only reason I can think apart from as you say a mobo / CPU problem.

But the fact that it is giving this error doesn't affect the boot is good.

In the BIOS the CPU is listed I suppose an obvious statement but if it is then the CPU message should only be displayed once. All the power leads nice and snug?
Personally I think the CPU is fine and it is the mobo that may be having problems. Now that might show up when you run the RAM tests any problems there would certainly point the finger away from the CPU.

Don't suppose you have an old machine you could try the RAM in?

Look I am sorry this is dragging out a bit and it has to be something hardware based. Your BIOS is it the UEFI or not?

 

[tb293009]

it might be a motherboard error

usually if a system works when restarted a lot

it is not a cpu error

my best guest is motherboard

or graphics cards

 

[HAVOC]

I don't have any other RAM except what's in the system now. If I remember correctly, I had this problem before I took the computer apart (to transfer it to a new case). I think that was solved by changing sleep to S3 in the BIOS. Don't remember if I had this CPU error or not.
I don't think I have UEFI.
Would a bent pin on the CPU socket cause this? When the MB was new, one of the pins looked a little off, I did not touch it.

 

[tb293009]

from my experience a bent cpu pin would result in the processor not fitting in the socket.
i think it is motherboard

 

[HAVOC]

from my experience a bent cpu pin would result in the processor not fitting in the socket.
i think it is motherboard

This motherboard has the pins as part of the socket. The CPU doesn't have pins.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Yes H tb is right it would not fit in the socket or at very least short out against the others.

So you have the old type BIOS then as the UEFI is quite different because the "front" panel / GUI looks like in the pic.

Now as tb has said it looks increasingly like a mobo issue can you have a scout around for any signs of scorching bulging caps anything that could be loose etc

No mate you have the previous version of the BIOS
http://www.evga.com/support/manuals/files/131-GT-E767.pdf

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Doesn't make any difference where the pins are H - same problem probably a bit easier to force the CPU in that way than pins on the CPU.

You will need a really good magnifying glass to see them one way way of checking is to get a credit card or similar piece of very straight sided plastic and gently try the alignment of the pins with the straight edge. They should all touch in unison in both axes (plural of axis)

 

[tb293009]

there are pins in the processor

but what do i know

i have only worked with a 2005 hp desktop

*sarcasm*

 

[ICIT2LOL]

there are pins in the processor

but what do i know

i have only worked with a 2005 hp desktop

*sarcasm*

Hum tb just where are these pins located mate as I was under the impression that it was a 1366 pin LGA socket.?

But I stand to be corrected as I have never actually seen a 1366 CPU:huh:

 

[HAVOC]

CPU:
http://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2010/05/intel-core-i7-920-versus-i7-930/lga1366cpu-sm.jpg

MB:
http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/L_LGA1366-side.jpg

You can see how tiny the pins are on the MB. (MB might not be the actual one I use)