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2008-08-27 13:43:51
rammunition
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SamTheMan:D wrote:

update,

so i got the e4700, took my old cpu out and fitted this with no trouble

only the cooler/fan wouldn't fit, so i just thought id stick with my old one and it would be fine. right!?!


so, when i start my pc the light goes yellow instead of green, which according to dell is because it is because: "The computer is receiving power and providing power to all the hardware inside. However, data is not being transferred properly."

monitor light is on but no signal being received, also mouse/keyboard aren't lighting up

any help?

thank yee
OEM..................if your computer is a dell then your operating system is an OEM, meaning that your motherboard is the licence holder, not you. So you should be able to upgrade your computer but not the motherboard.

but it seems you cannot upgrade anything at all.


just my guess



put the old CPU back in and try to turn on your computer

Last edited by rammunition (2008-08-27 13:46:17)

2008-08-27 13:47:02
SamTheMan:D
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ye im on my old cpu now and its working


i upgraded ram and my gfx before though
2008-08-27 14:12:20
Freezer7Pro
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+1,447|6465|Winland

Update the BIOS using the old CPU.
The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP
2008-08-27 14:48:31
SamTheMan:D
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didnt work
2008-08-28 02:12:25
rammunition
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SamTheMan:D wrote:

didnt work
ok, what are the specs of your motherboard???
i.e. FSB etc.

post a link of the specs (from manufacturers site)

it could be a case your motherboard cannot support newer CPU's.
2008-08-28 12:31:39
rammunition
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you mobo seems good and seems to be compatible with the CPU, im confused on why it wouldn't work.

as i mentioned it could be because of the OEM thing but im not sure

is the CPU seated properly???

make sure it is.

can you make a video of what happens when you put the CPU in and turn on the computer????

photobucket is the place for a quick upload

Last edited by rammunition (2008-08-28 12:32:43)

2008-08-28 13:19:09
Freezer7Pro
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Also, you sure you've got everything plugged in? The 4-pin CPU cable is a fucker, I missed one last night.
The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP
2008-08-28 13:36:40
SamTheMan:D
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uhh, what cable?


also ill make a video now
2008-08-28 13:41:51
Jenspm
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it's a 4-pin cable (looks like the one connected to the GFX) that should plug in right next to the CPU.
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2008-08-28 13:49:53
rammunition
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the 4 pin looks like this

https://www.techaddicts.net/reviews/s12ii500/s12ii57.jpg

there is a connector for it somewhere near the CPU

Last edited by rammunition (2008-08-28 13:50:07)

2008-08-28 13:51:59
Agent_Dung_Bomb
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Sounds like a BIOS issue.  Even if the board specs are compatible with the CPU, the BIOS must still have the micro code to recognize and support the CPU in question.

In my experience OEM computer makers aren't that hip on updating the BIOS to support newer processors, as they would rather have you buy a new computer rather than upgrade the existing one.
2008-08-28 14:14:51
Freezer7Pro
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Looking around, I've found a possible problem: C2D is not compatable with the Dell E510, only the E520 and newer. If your computer is an E510 or under, it might not work at all. You could try flashing it with E520+ BIOS, though.
The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP
2008-08-28 14:28:22
SamTheMan:D
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ok i cant find the 4 pin, where is it suppose to run from/too

also i have a dimension 5150
2008-08-28 14:33:57
Agent_Dung_Bomb
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SamTheMan:D wrote:

ok i cant find the 4 pin, where is it suppose to run from/too

also i have a dimension 5150
It runs from the PSU to a socket on the motherboard.  This socket is usually located very close to the CPU socket.
2008-08-28 14:39:10
SamTheMan:D
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got it lol, and its in fine and everything
2008-08-28 14:41:37
rammunition
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SamTheMan:D wrote:

got it lol, and its in fine and everything
so your computer is now working???

good stuff. what are your full specs now btw??
2008-08-28 14:43:06
i g
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2008-08-28 14:43:18
SamTheMan:D
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rammunition wrote:

SamTheMan:D wrote:

got it lol, and its in fine and everything
so your computer is now working???

good stuff. what are your full specs now btw??
shit, no i mean the cables in properly lol

still wont work with my new cpu
2008-08-28 14:48:34
Agent_Dung_Bomb
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SamTheMan:D wrote:

rammunition wrote:

SamTheMan:D wrote:

got it lol, and its in fine and everything
so your computer is now working???

good stuff. what are your full specs now btw??
shit, no i mean the cables in properly lol

still wont work with my new cpu
I still say it is a BIOS issue.
2008-08-28 15:02:19
SamTheMan:D
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Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:

SamTheMan:D wrote:

rammunition wrote:


so your computer is now working???

good stuff. what are your full specs now btw??
shit, no i mean the cables in properly lol

still wont work with my new cpu
I still say it is a BIOS issue.
so, can it be fixed?
2008-08-28 15:55:07
DUnlimited
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SamTheMan:D wrote:

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:

SamTheMan:D wrote:


shit, no i mean the cables in properly lol

still wont work with my new cpu
I still say it is a BIOS issue.
so, can it be fixed?
Did you update the bios?
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2008-08-28 16:46:10
Agent_Dung_Bomb
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SamTheMan:D wrote:

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:

SamTheMan:D wrote:


shit, no i mean the cables in properly lol

still wont work with my new cpu
I still say it is a BIOS issue.
so, can it be fixed?
Only if Dell supplies the update.  If they don't offer a new BIOS with the updated micro-code to support the CPU, then your upgrade just went down the toilet.  Like I said, OEM computer makers aren't really keen on updating the BIOS to support new processor cores.  They want you to buy a new system to get that.
2008-08-28 17:02:17
SamTheMan:D
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yes DU

also :
2008-08-29 03:39:45
-101-InvaderZim
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Could be Dell itself. Not all Dell components are upgradable with generic or non-Dell products. if this is the case then you gonna have to buy a new motherboard, memory, case and power supply.

 

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