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You have a Dell Vostro 200 with an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 at 3GHz. After installing it, you received an automatic repair, but then faced a startup timeout error causing a reboot loop. You attempted to change the boot settings, but the issue persists (using Windows 10).
Occasionally I enjoy the headlines. I was prepared to say “mayonnaise doesn’t go there.” But that’s not that serious. Dells aren’t actually atx—they just seem to be and rely heavily on similar components. Not every time, just a lot. It’s quite plausible, for example, that the Dell BIOS (which they design their own motherboards and bios for) doesn’t include that CPU option, so it wouldn’t work. Or maybe the CPU consumes too much power for the PSU or board, or something bundled with the device. Or perhaps on that specific model Dell made a questionable change in the BIOS, preventing proper function if you didn’t purchase the premium version and they didn’t want customers upgrading the CPU except through them. When modifying Dells, you have to be extremely cautious—things that look fixable might not be. There could be a solution using a different Dell part number or PSU. It’s likely you’ll need to replace the original CPU. If it works after you swap it back, you haven’t caused any damage. It seems to suggest a drive or Windows issue. Edited April 9, 2022 by Bombastinator