CPU is unworkable or has been changed.

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mzemina
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CPU is unworkable or has been changed.

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When I boot up now (using RV BIOS) I get the following line after the CPU is displayed:

CPU is unworkable or has been changed. Please recheck - CPU SOF MENU. F1 to continue. Del... blah blah blah

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Anyway if I F1 it seems that I don't have a problem, I have the speed set to default (no overclocking). Not sure if I should try to replace a CPU or if it maybe the MB that is coughing.

Any thoughts?

Mike
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Post by Derek »

After you resave the BIOS information, does it continue to produce that error?

If you unplugged the computer, it could mean that your CMOS battery is weak.
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Post by mzemina »

Derek wrote:After you resave the BIOS information, does it continue to produce that error?

If you unplugged the computer, it could mean that your CMOS battery is weak.
Gives me the same error after EVERY reboot. Didn't think about the battery. Gives me some hope! Thanks!!
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Post by Derek »

Definitely swap the battery.

One other thing:

Once you reset the settings, does Windows show both processors?
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Post by Dave Rave »

when you do the !! cpu soft menu II !!
and if you don't do it right !!!!!!
there is an option about checking .....
so that you don't get the multi-plier wrong.

my copy is
page 3-3
section 3-1 CPU Setup
but my pdf file doesn't show the extra option that is there to ignore the error

which if course don;t matter
but if you change the voltages and multipliers .....

Derek should know better ... !!!! whips
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Post by mzemina »

Derek - Changing the battery didn't fix it. Also Windows XP shows both CPUs in TaskManager.

Dave - The problem is, I don't change from default. Could it be that the BIOS thinks one of my CPUs is bad? But isn't!


I'm not sure what to do next. Any suggestions?
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What is jumper CCMOS set to?

It should be set to 1-2.
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Post by mzemina »

I'll check it tonight when I get home from work.
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