PC won't Post

[Doogiehowser99]

I decided to upgrade my 3800+ with a 5400+ BE, but I ran into a snag. After putting in the new cpu the computer won't even post when I turn it on, it just powers on with my video card running the fan at 100% sits there, no POST or anything. I have replaced it with my old cpu and still get the same thing plus i have reconnected every wire multiple times and I even tried turning it on with each system component to try and isolate the problem, but nothing has been different.

specs: Abit KN9-SLi mobo
3800+ X2 AM2
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 800
Corsair CMPSU-550VX psu
evga 8800GT

 

[Chopstick217]

Did you try clearing the CMOS yet?

 

[Doogiehowser99]

Yes I did, even pulled the battery and let it sit for a few minutes but it did nothing.

 

[Doogiehowser99]

bump, i was hoping it was something i might be just overlooking

 

[Billb2]

Originally posted by: Doogiehowser99
Yes I did, even pulled the battery and let it sit for a few minutes but it did nothing.

Disconnect the PSU from the wall outlet, pull the battery, and reset the jumper whan you do a reset. Most modern motherboards still power the BIOS chip even with the computer and the PSU shut off.

Are you sure your BIOS version supports that CPU?

 

[mpilchfamily]

That was going to be my suggestion too. Make sure there isn't a bios update that may be needed to support the CPU.

 

[Chopstick217]

Originally posted by: Billb2

Originally posted by: Doogiehowser99
Yes I did, even pulled the battery and let it sit for a few minutes but it did nothing.

Disconnect the PSU from the wall outlet, pull the battery, and reset the jumper whan you do a reset. Most modern motherboards still power the BIOS chip even with the computer and the PSU shut off.

Are you sure your BIOS version supports that CPU?

:thumbsup:

 

[Doogiehowser99]

I have the latest bios update, and also I had the psu unplugged when I cleared the CMOS and pulled the mobo battery. Still the same result with my old cpu and the new one.

I had a friend suggest that I should see if I can get a new bios chip for cheap and try that, is that worth a try?