Hi, I have just upgraded my 1.8Ghz AMD Athlon 64 socket 754 processor to a new 2.4Ghz AMD Athlon 64 socket 754.
The cpu is installed properly and when i press the power button my machine runs and all the fans work but the screen is left blank and there are no beeps.
I have 1.5gb RAM, a GeForce FX5500 and a 230v power supply.
Please help me sort out this problem.
Thnaks in advance

not my line of knowledge but just incase you want some replies -

are you sure you inserted the new CPU properly? did you check all the pins on the processor? do you apply and sort of thermal compound to the CPU when you installed it.

What is the make and model of the motherboard?

Are you sure that it supports that CPU?

Do you have the latest BIOS?

Also that is a very small PSU and could be an issue.

Originally Posted by Anti

not my line of knowledge but just incase you want some replies -

are you sure you inserted the new CPU properly? did you check all the pins on the processor? do you apply and sort of thermal compound to the CPU when you installed it.

It is inserted corectly and i have checkled the pins. But no i didnt insert any thermal paste. Is this an issue?

Originally Posted by jephree

What is the make and model of the motherboard?

Are you sure that it supports that CPU?

Do you have the latest BIOS?

Also that is a very small PSU and could be an issue.

I am not sure what motherboard i have. How would i find out?
And i dont known about the BIOS either! How do i find this out?
And how much would it cost for a new PSU?
What would the voltage be?

Thermal paste is very necessary!

CPU_Z can ID your innards but don't use this computer without thermal paste!

It's like running a car with no oil!

See this:

http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread.php?t=52630

500 watt PSU's which are standard today run @ $100-$150 USD.

Of course no scans will work if it won't boot.

The motherboard should be labeled with an ID.

We can hope that the CPU was not fried.

Most motherboards at least attempt to shut down prior to major damage.

Originally Posted by jephree

Thermal paste is very necessary!

CPU_Z can ID your innards but don't use this computer without thermal paste!

It's like running a car with no oil!

See this:

http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread.php?t=52630

500 watt PSU's which are standard today run @ $100-$150 USD.

Of course no scans will work if it won't boot.

The motherboard should be labeled with an ID.

We can hope that the CPU was not fried.

Most motherboards at least attempt to shut down prior to major damage.

If i was to buy a new PSU how would i install it? I know abit about computers! Not alot!

There are some guides in this Google:

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...tall+psu+guide

It's simple: 3 or 4 screws; unplugging all the lines then replugging.

Let us know if you need further clarification.

On my BIOS chip is says- Phonix BIOS D886 BIOS.
Dont klnow what this means but hope it helps.
Not sure on motherboard- It says MSI in big bold letters
Also on it it says MS-7030 VER:1.
I dont know if this is what motherboard i have!

So what could my maximum cpu speed be?
Thanks