ok i got the sempron, IT WORKED, updated bios, inserted the x4 cpu, and bingo it works, the ram works, eveything works :D:D
thanks everybody for the help :D
yh the mobo def supports the cpu, but only with a bios relseased a around 30 days ago, could it be that its not going to post as the mobo currently does not reconise the cpu so wont boot, therefore if i get a cheap sempron thats supported from the off it may boot? worth a try?
i got a return sorted for the board so if the crucial memory ram which i used the configurator for to assure compatability doesnt work ill return it.
im using a OCZ 500w modular psu, iv tested with another psu and its the same issue. All the fans and lights work perfectly, so i cnt see there...
just had a look round, the AMI beeb code says 3 beeps = memory problems , however the beebs only occor when there isnt any Ram installed, so i donno., im goingto get some ram and a graphics card to moto test, if that doest ill gt a replacment on my motherboard
i reseated cpu, even tried with 2...
ok i went rumaging though old junk, amazingly pulled out a mobo speaker :D:DD: , ok without ram and jus cpu it goes beeb (pause) beeb beeb, all sound same length, i stick in a ram and silence....
Hi,
this the 3rd system iv built and i have no diea what has happened.
I put the entire system together, power on, the lights, fans etc all come on , but no display and no beeb or anything.
Next i remove everything from case, try on mobo box, with notthing accept cpu and hs/f and theres...