cpu problem plz help

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grandmaster c

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• Aug 7, 2004

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hi everyone, and thanx before hand to helping.

I just flashed my bios to version 1.6. Now everytime i start up my computer it gives me this error

"CPU is unworkable or has been changed recheck - CPU soft menu"

then it gives me the option to continue by hitting F1 or enter setup by hitting del.

If i hit F1 i can start up windows and everything runs fine, i havent noticed any problems, its just gives me this error every time i boot up. If someone knows what to do plz help me.

 

David

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Hi, and welcome to the forums!

I cant exactly say what your problem is but I would suggest trying to clear the CMOS to see if that helps. There should be jumpers on your motherboard for doing this.

 

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Try going into your BIOS and making sure your FSB setting is correct. Then save changes, and see if it keeps giving you that error.

 

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I cleared my cmos again and it didnt fix the problem.

Maybe i'm not doing it right, heres what i do
1.shut down comp
2.unplug powercable
3.turnoff power supply
4.switch jummer to 2-3
5.wait for about a minute
6.switch back to 1-2
7.boot up.

Am I missing a step here?

I also went into my bios and the fsb was set to default, and nothing else is changed.


BTW my mobo is a max3

 

meionm

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Try flashing bios again

 

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Some people report that you need to boot the PC with the jumper in the 2-3 position enter BIOS setup then save and exit. Then power off and move the jumper back to the normal 1-2 position just like you have to do to change some settings on Intel brand motherboards.

 

PHILIP1193

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dont worry bout it i had it tonight simply o/c system boot nto windows then go to stock again, sorted it 4 me

Phil

 

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alright thankx, i did that and it cleared the message, but do you think it actually fixed the problem?

 

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yea no worries, it has there was nothing wrong in first place simple the mobo sayin WTF is this chip lol and by doing what i said u told it and nw it went away right???

glad u fixed it

Phil