K7S5A wont use XP processor (suddenly)

[Bojax]

I have been experiencing some of the strangest hardware issues lately. Oh well, learning alot in the process.

I have been running an Ecs K7S5A and Athlon XP 1700 (palamino) for about a year without problems! Last week I had bought a new heatsink and fan (quieter setup) and when I installed the htsk/fan the processor wouldnt boot up. So I tried my Duron 750 and it booted. Tried the XP again with the original htsk/fan. Nothing! So I figured I fried the processor. Ordered a new XP 1700 (T-bred) from Newegg. Installed it and nothing. So I then decided to try my old XP 1700 in another mobo and it booted up fine!?!?

For what ever reason my K7S5A will work now with a Duron, but not an XP processor. Tried newest Bios and several different configs, but I can only get it to work with a duron.

I know this was a very buggy board when it first came out. But I havnt had a problem with it since day one. It isnt the Pro version but its been a great board for this time. Why in the world would it no longer run an XP and only a Duron now?

 

[amdskip]

Have you tried an older version of the bios?

 

[jvang125]

have you tried resetting your bios settings through the cmos? you'll need to locate the jumpers for the cmos and reset them. wait about 10 seconds and set the jumpers back. to really make sure it's cleared, removed the battery too. once everything is back in place try booting it up. if that doesnt help, you could try flashing the bios.