When you put in a new CPU......

[2real]

...can you just pop it in? or do I have "format C:"?
help appreciated.

 

[Naudian]

I don't actually know but my guess would be yes, you can just swap it and boot up.

 

[Asus]

If you are just putting in a new CPU then it should work automatically without changing anything within Windows. Just make sure the CPU model is supported by the motherboard's BIOS version. And if you are re-using the CPU cooler that you clean off the old compound and put some new thermal paste or a pad on it.

 

[2real]

ok thx for the info,Im going from a AMD64 3700 to a Opteron180 btw

 

[Barney Fife]

ok thx for the info,Im going from a AMD64 3700 to a Opteron180 btw

Don't forget clear Cmos.

 

[2real]

cmos?

 

[Barney Fife]

Yeah, you must clear Cmos (BIOS Settings) back to factory default, set time and date; to overrule a would-be issue.

Note: Your BIOS checks any hardware added/removed, time and date, b4 checking for boot-sector in the primery HD (Boot HD). If CPU is replaced; BIOS will post errors, and therefore may refuse to boot system.

Good Luck.

 

[Boogaloo]

cmos?

Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

 

[Gunner]

Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

/golfclap

 

[2real]

Yeah, you must clear Cmos (BIOS Settings) back to factory default, set time and date; to overrule a would-be issue.

Note: Your BIOS checks any hardware added/removed, time and date, b4 checking for boot-sector in the primery HD (Boot HD). If CPU is replaced; BIOS will post errors, and therefore may refuse to boot system.

Good Luck.

so how do I reset this?

 

[Saturos]

Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

The Metal Oxide Semiconductor part I get, but I never understood why it's "complimentary". If it's a compliment/free silicon chip sample from the motherboard manufacturers, then shouldn't we be thankful?

 

[Link]

so how do I reset this?

Depends on your motherboard. Some have a button, some have jumpers, some have an option in the bios to do it, and some, you just have to yank the battery. Come to think of it, that works for all of them.

But you only need to reset the bios if you've changed it from default, as default should autodetect, should it not?

 

[Barney Fife]

so how do I reset this?

Turn off the system (Power switch to "OFF", take out the "Power Cord" of the PSU). Press "Power Button" to drain Cmos, open the computer case: Hopefully, there's a "Jumper Switch" on the MB, which you can switch to "OFF" (Consult with your MB manufacturer or the Owner's Manual; to find the jumper location). Switch jumper to "OFF" position; reboot system (Don't worry it won't). Wait for couple of seconds, then turn off system and take out the "Power Cord" of the PSU. Press "Power Button"; to drain Cmos. Replace CPU (Following: CPU replacement instructions), turn jumper switch to "ON" position and reboot.
Or (This is easier but takes longer for Cmos to clear): Turn off system by following above instructions, look for and find a battery, which is located somewhere on the MB and take it out (Consult MB manufacturer or owner's manual), wait for minimum of 10-20 minutes (20 minutes is how long it will probably take you; to take out old CPU, clean the socket and HSF, apply thermal on new CPU, installing it), replace CPU then, turn system "ON"

Note: Cmos jumper must be in the "OFF" position while you replacing CPU, or "ON" position but, system must not be turned on and has to remain off (Power Cord out of the PSU); if old CPU is still installed. Cmos can only be turn to "ON" once new CPU is installed.

Good Luck.

The Metal Oxide Semiconductor part I get, but I never understood why it's "complimentary". If it's a compliment/free silicon chip sample from the motherboard manufacturers, then shouldn't we be thankful?

LOL! That part "Complementary" always sounds plus.
And yes, you should be thankful; your mess can be cleaned with single switch, rather than many, and complicated jumper switches in my days; your MB is a newborn, once again.
Also, amazingly "Complimentary" is the fashion of how Cmos operates (Approving/Disapproving), the entire hardware networks connected and settings (On/Off, Approval/Disapproval).
Removed and added hardware, and settings (Approved/Disapproved), time and date (Approved/Disapproved), compatibility of hardware vs. Motherboard (Approved/Disapproved), Etc.
Also, favoring some hardware over others is complementary, like: Onboard sound-card be off, PCIe should be primary display, rather than Onboard video card, HDD master/slave, OC bus frequency, reserved IRQ, Where to look for boot sector, dual OS (Which OS should be complemented), which drive to boot, user/supervisor passwords, etc.

I hope you got my drift, cuz I didn't. It's somewhere along the lines of what I have said; where the word "Complimentary" comes to play. Google it, or Wikipedia it.

Take Care.

But you only need to reset the bios if you've changed it from default, as default should autodetect, should it not?

Yes! Unless, (Like some BIOS do) BIOS will totally refuse to post; when major hardware (Like CPU) is replaced. In that case: You will need to get your hands dirty and go deep.
If BIOS posts, then you can reset BIOS back to default, then reboot, confirm new hardware changes and off you go.

 

[Andrew LB]

...can you just pop it in? or do I have "format C:"?
help appreciated.

If you're switching from a dual core to a quad core, there is a line of code you need to enter via the run command to enable the extra two cores.

When I swapped out my E6600 for a Q6600, my computer only showed 2 cores working until i did the command.

 

[Naph]

No. Format D:

 

[VirusType2]

Complimentary doesn't always mean free of charge.

It can mean that something goes well with something else. "That shirt compliments you."


It's a bit old fashioned perhaps.