Need help with my new CPU! 5$ Reward

[Ixlds]

So basically, I got a new CPU, the AMD Phenom II X4 Black 3.0ghz 8MB cache CPU. I also researched and it says it's compatible with my motherboard.

My motherboard is Foxconn A74ML-K 3.0.

When I change my CPU in my motherboard, it fits perfect.
However, when I start my computer up, it says;

CPU MISMATCH, FATAL ERROR! System Halt!

And I can't proceed any further, I can't activate BIOS before or after it says that.

I have tried clearing CMOS, I have tried updating BIOS with FoxLiveUpdate and it says it's up to date!

I need help, if anyone actually helps me to get this working, I shall gift you 5$ through paypal, I know it's not much, but hey, you've helped

If you need any further information about this problem, please ask and I will tell you!
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[beejjacobs]

You sure that your motherboard? Google finds nothing when typing that in?

 

[Ixlds]

You sure that your motherboard? Google finds nothing when typing that in?

Oops, sorry, It's A74ML-K 3.0

 

[stulid]

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx?type=mb&model=A74ML-K 3.0&cputype=

Thats the CPU support list.

So you have a PhenomIIX4 945BE yes?

 

[cmndr_andi]

Hi there,

May I ask what the full model number of your CPU is?

Looking at the CPU support list for your motherboard it only supports the 95W (not 125W) versions of the Phenom II X4 CPUs.

 

[Ixlds]

X4 960T And where is the full model number? Sorry, I'm not expert

 

[cmndr_andi]

Sorry man, that CPU doesn't seem to be supported by the motherboard (no Zosma core CPUs are).

 

[stulid]

X4 960T And where is the full model number? Sorry, I'm not expert

Well that CPU is too new for the age of the board thats why its incompatible.

 

[Ixlds]

Thanks for resolving my problem, but I would have thought I could BIOS update, ahh well, new motherboard it is
Thanks everyone for your help!

 

[stulid]

Try and insure the new board is AM3+ so its more future proof, and also check the CPU support list before hand to make sure your CPU will work.

 

[cmndr_andi]

If you are going for a new motherboard then I would suggest sending the CPU back if its possible (if you bought it new you can return it under DSR) and go for a new board and CPU entirely.

Ideally an Intel Sandy Bridge i5 Quad core and Z68 board.

 

[Ixlds]

The 960T is definitely 95W?
Thanks for all this 'stulid' you've been great help + How do i check?

 

[cmndr_andi]

Yea, the 960T is 95W - so that isn't a problem. The problem is that is a newer core design than the boards BIOS is designed to support - so it won't work. It is possible foxconn will add support for these CPUs with a future BIOS update, but that is increasingly unlikely since AMD are moving to Bulldozer CPUs now.

May I ask, did you buy the chip retail or second hand/fleebay?

 

[Ixlds]

Yea, the 960T is 95W - so that isn't a problem. The problem is that is a newer core design than the boards BIOS is designed to support - so it won't work. It is possible foxconn will add support for these CPUs with a future BIOS update, but that is increasingly unlikely since AMD are moving to Bulldozer CPUs now.

Yeah I would love to be able to buy a whole new motherboard and i5, but I simply don't have the money, and I'm only an average gamer and ATi 6870 and AMD X4 is more than enough for me

Thanks for all your help, I'm so greatful