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Greg0986

Greg0986

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Hey guys,

I just recently got a new cooler and after I had installed it, I did 5 passes of IBT test at maximum on my 3.8GHz overclock and the temps were decent for that overclock, until it blue screened. I thought "oh, might have to up the voltage a bit" so when it restarted, it told me that there was a new CPU installed and to press F1 to go to BIOS or F2 to continue and load setup defaults.

So, I went into the bios and put the clocks back to stock and when I restarted, it told me that a new CPU was installed. I pressed F2 and it went straight to windows. I have tried clearing the CMOS but it has no affect. It also seems that a lot of people have this problem.

Any explanation guys? Could I have bent a pin on the CPU?
 
Have you tried reseating the HS again?

It maybe that it's not sitting squarely on the CPU and in turn causing a problem.

If you do try a reseat be sure to refit using the diagnol method - taking your time to tighten the opposite diagonal screw bit by bit - to ensure an even fit.

EDIT: also check that the MB wasn't severely warped when fitting the new HS(?) as this too can sometimes cause problems - again refitting the HS carefully should correct this.
 
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Tried reseating it but no success. I have tried resetting the CMOS with the button on the back of the mobo so should I try disconnecting the battery?
 
You could disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes to be absolutlety sure - but it's essentially that same thing as pressing the button.

When you reseated the HS did you have a look at the CPU (i.e. reseat that too)?

EDIT: another option to consider is reflashing the BIOS - just incase your present one is corrupted.
 
Plec said:
You could disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes to be absolutlety sure - but it's essentially that same thing as pressing the button.

When you reseated the HS did you have a look at the CPU (i.e. reseat that too)?

EDIT: another option to consider is reflashing the BIOS - just incase your present one is corrupted.
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I will disconnect the battery when I get home to see if that fixes it. When I reseated the heatsink, I also took the CPU out and checked the pins and they were fine.

I will also try reflashing it when I get home. Will it damage the mobo if I re-flash is to the same bios?
 
Greg0986 said:
If this doesn't work, will I have to RMA the CPU and/or the motherboard?
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YOu need to do further troubleshooting first - i.e. running skeleton set up (1 stick of memory, gfx and everything else diconnected...) and perhaps trying some different components if you have them to hand.
 
Which BIOS are you using on the CHIV? You didnt get the one at the top of the list did you as thats a beta for FX Cpus. Also make sure you haven't got core unlocking enabled too. And haven't inadvertently left the OC button pushed in as it will just reload the OC profile on rebooting no matter what you do to BIOS whether its resetting it or whatever as the OC profile is already pre set in the BIOS unless you change it.
Theres also an update CPU microcode option in the Bios, try enabling/disabling that to see if it makes any difference.
 
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I cannot remember what BIOS version I am at but I am definitively not at 3017 (AM3+ version). When I get home, I will update to Version 1902.

I will also see if the OC button is pressed. I have a feeling that it is but I will see.
 
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Greg0986 said:
Bad news :( It has started doing it again :(
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Looks like you need to do further troubleshooting - i.e. running skeleton set up (1 stick of memory, gfx and everything else diconnected...) and perhaps trying some different components if you have them to hand.

If you want to help rule out the PSU and if you haven't got a spare PSU to hand you could do a basic PSU test - below are links to Huddy's site which has a step by step guide on how to test your PSU using a volt/multimeter:

'Use a multimeter to check your PSU' and one to 'How to check if your PSU is faulty'

The process is easier than it sounds and although it's not a definitive test it can rule out fundemental issues.
 
Take it you checked the other things I mentioned before then rather than just update the Bios? Am not convinced you actually have a fault with anything if it works right when it gets into windows to be honest.
Also make sure AI Overclock (on the first page of the BIOS) isnt set to auto and set it to either manual or DOCP depending on the memory your using, as Auto has a nack of changing the FSB quite regular on this board, even be it the tiniest of adjustment. And if you cant stand the message and dont figure it out just set the board to ignore F1 errors. I had to do this with a cpu fan error for some odd reason in some revision of the CHIV BIOS.
Also check you have the battery inserted right and you havent also used the jumper just below the battery to lock the reset. I think pins 2 and 3 should be jumped for regular use but worth checking the manual as I havent looked in ages at that jumper, and also that the BIOS reset button on the IO plate hasnt got stuck for some reason.
 
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Just an update to the people that care. I have tried reinstalling the CPU, I have inserted a new battery, Tried it with one stick of RAM, checked the PSU with a multimeter and it is fine. It keeps appearing everytime I turn the system on. Its so annoying :(
 
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