Request for assistance
Request for assistance
You have a fresh AMD Ryzen 7 5700G installed, but fans are spinning while everything seems normal. After switching back to the old CPU, it works just like before. You’re unsure why this happens and are dealing with your first computer. The motherboard is an ASRock A320M-HDV.
Have you checked for BIOS updates? An outdated motherboard may not work with the latest CPU unless you install the appropriate update. What model is your motherboard?
Are you confident the BIOS you're using matches your CPU? Since older CPUs work differently than newer ones, your hardware is the main factor. There might be motherboards that don’t support it, so that’s crucial to know. You likely won’t need a 4-pin connector unless your CPU consumes more than 250W. The 8-pin version includes four circuits, each designed for about 7 amps—calculating around 336W, though this is just an estimate. It’s wise to allow some flexibility in your assessment.
Considered the AM4 socket might be damaged or bent, but that seems unlikely. It’s possible you accidentally bumped the RAM during a CPU swap. Try removing all RAM, installing the old CPU, and attempting to boot again. Listen for a RAM error sound or LED indication on the board. Once successful, download the latest BIOS for your motherboard and load it onto a USB drive. Follow the motherboard manual for the BIOS flashing process, preferably using the built-in utility.
It seems the display isn't working properly. If the previous version fails, try reinstalling all components (RAM, GPU, CPU) and resetting CMOS. However, there might be another issue. Since these Ryzen chips don’t use LGA connectors, it’s unlikely a pin was damaged on the motherboard.