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Thread ID: 60185 2005-07-25 08:58:00 CPU:EXTREME PERFORMANCE FOR XP? gradebdan (2186) Press F1
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375244 2005-07-25 08:58:00 I brought a AMD anthlon xp 2600+ brand new and put it in my motherboard which is a VIA KM400 from the KM4M series I put the CPU in and the comp. started the fan whirls and thats it. It doesnt load anything or make the clicking noise that it makes and it doesnt beep when it starts up either I am an amateur at this and added new motherboard and CPU myself and Thought that it might be the CPU and also on the box it says Xtreme performance for windoes XP but on my hard drive I have Win 2000 does this matter? gradebdan (2186)
375245 2005-07-25 09:04:00 I think it means you'll get better performance using XP.

If the mobo has a 4 pin atx connection, did u plug the PSU connection into it??
Speedy Gonzales (78)
375246 2005-07-25 09:12:00 strip it back to basic's and start again. check all jumbers are correct.

what size powersupply are you useing?

also most likly you will need to reinstall windows.
tweak'e (69)
375247 2005-07-25 09:16:00 Well it wouldnt know whether 2k or XP is installed YET.

Since it doesnt even boot.

Have you actually used Windows 2000 / or been able to boot into 2000?

And did u do a clean install of 2000?? Or change the mobo while 2000 was still on the hard drive??
Speedy Gonzales (78)
375248 2005-07-25 09:46:00 If the mobo has a 4 pin atx connection, did u plug the PSU connection into it?? This usually applies only to Intel chipped mobos, however if you have this connection, make sure its connected.
The main issue with mobos are the jumper settings, read the motherboard manual thoroughly and set the jumpers as you are reading through the manual.
Connect only the bare necessities to the motherboard initially (graphics card, keyboard, CPU, RAM).
See if it boots up then
Hopefully it will take you into BIOS.
If not, let us know
Myth (110)
375249 2005-07-25 09:54:00 I know, I use P4's here, and some AMD's have it or need it connected .

If its on the mobo .
Speedy Gonzales (78)
375250 2005-07-25 10:03:00 2k was already installed on comp. so it seems that XP gives better performance but can run on 2K. Umm the power supply I can't find but if the supply is to high or could it fry the CPU. If its too low would this result in not loading properly??? would it be best 2 take it in and get it done professionally?!?!?!? cheers gradebdan (2186)
375251 2005-07-25 10:11:00 powersuplys normally have the wattage and brand names written on them.

if you are replaceing athe motherboard what was the old motherboard and cpu?

it may be quicker to get a pro to fix it. if you mention what town/city you are in mayby someone can recommend a repairer.
tweak'e (69)
375252 2005-07-25 10:12:00 If you can't identify the power supply you're probably better off getting a technician to check it for you. It's bound to be something really basic, so shouldn't cost much foe a quick check. Greg (193)
375253 2005-07-25 10:19:00 shouldn't it still give some series of beeps if it was dodgy installation of processor or some other bad part? The fact that it does nothing at all apart from get power to the fans would make me a tad worried kwyjibo (7195)
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