Putting a second cpu in a X6DVL-EG2 motherboard
I have two identical cpu's, as soon as I put the second cpu in I get nothing. I take in out and the single cpu works just fine. When the second cpu is in, I do not even get the BIOS to show...
Wondering if there is a jumper or setting that needs to be changed when added the second cpu?
Anyone care to assist in getting a second cpu to work on a X6DVL-EG2?
Please advise and thanks.
Randal
Wondering if there is a jumper or setting that needs to be changed when added the second cpu?
Anyone care to assist in getting a second cpu to work on a X6DVL-EG2?
Please advise and thanks.
Randal
giltjr
What happens if you remove the original CPU and stick the new one in its place?
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The second cpu is not really a new one. I did not get anything when that cpu is in by itself. I put the other one that worked back in and the BIOS showed just fine.
The second cpu came out of an old duplicate device, when it was in its old mb, I could not get anything either.. I was thinking that it was a video card issue cause I could not even see the BIOS...
Am I looking at a bad cpu? -R-
The second cpu came out of an old duplicate device, when it was in its old mb, I could not get anything either.. I was thinking that it was a video card issue cause I could not even see the BIOS...
Am I looking at a bad cpu? -R-
If it does not work by itself, then it sounds like either its bad, or it is not compatible with your MB.
Since it was in a old PC that had problems, then I would assume that the CPU may have gotten fried in the old computer.
Since it was in a old PC that had problems, then I would assume that the CPU may have gotten fried in the old computer.
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Thanks I have another that I can test with that I know works too. Assuming both are in working order, is all I have to do is put them both in? I believe if I get a BIOS to load, I am good..
-R-
-R-
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Right!... and they are. Just a side question. I loaded Ubuntu server last night, and WinXP Pro this morning. In each case, right after the OS logo displays I lose video, and nothing displays... It happens in both environments. Have you ever had this? I am using the VGA input on a HD TV... maybe the video settings are too high for it??
Thanks for the help. I believe I am looking at a bad cpu.. -R-
Thanks for the help. I believe I am looking at a bad cpu.. -R-
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Thanks for the help... testing another cpu in slot cpu2 that I know works.. hoping that is all it was.
Appreciate the help. -R-
Appreciate the help. -R-
Sounds like either a bad/incorrect video adapter or you do have video settings are to high.