Improving CPU performance

Hagnarock
Senior Member

434

11-16-2017, 02:03 PM

I purchased a refurbished 4500 to swap in for my 1500X. I upgraded the motherboard BIOS to accommodate the new CPU. Once that was done, I swapped in the 4500 and restarted the system into BIOS, which began loading Windows. However, the screen went dark with no output. I also attempted to boot into Linux via a USB drive, but it functioned similarly—allowing interaction with the installation screen. Running a memtest86 on the RAM showed no errors. If I reinstall the old CPU, the BIOS should detect it and show all its details.

Hagnarock

11-16-2017, 02:03 PM #1

Ceykp
Junior Member

11-16-2017, 10:06 PM

Consider resetting the CMOS. If that fails, try identifying the faulty CPU. Check if your RAM is compatible with the new processor. Updated July 31, 2025 by Zero_Hour Addition

Ceykp

11-16-2017, 10:06 PM #2

Consider resetting the CMOS. If that fails, try identifying the faulty CPU. Check if your RAM is compatible with the new processor. Updated July 31, 2025 by Zero_Hour Addition

Lexi48Heat
Member

223

11-18-2017, 11:49 AM

Yes, I took the battery off the motherboard and left it there.

Lexi48Heat

11-18-2017, 11:49 AM #3

Yes, I took the battery off the motherboard and left it there.

nick20078
Member

11-18-2017, 12:00 PM

Ensure you remove the PSU from the wall, take out the battery, and hold the power button for 10 to 30 seconds to release stored energy.

nick20078

11-18-2017, 12:00 PM #4

Ensure you remove the PSU from the wall, take out the battery, and hold the power button for 10 to 30 seconds to release stored energy.

brandocomando
Junior Member

12-05-2017, 02:03 PM

Yeah, that's what it sounds like. It feels like I'm still getting used to this new CPU.

brandocomando

12-05-2017, 02:03 PM #5

Yeah, that's what it sounds like. It feels like I'm still getting used to this new CPU.