I started facing problems in my desktop a few days ago after replacing my ASUS P5N-D motherboard as the 3 of 4 ram slots were not working. Whenever I turned on my computer, the system started hanging after 1 or 2 minutes. The problem got worse afterwards when the system hung even in the bios screen , post screen and everywhere. I thought that it was something related to windows but the problem was that I could not even boot a disc to reinstall windows but somehow I was able to format the whole hdd with the windows xp cd but the system hung during the installation process. I then tried replacing each and ever part like ram, psu, dvd burner, graphics card, HDD etc. and when I replaced the quad q8400 with my age old pentium 4, the system seemed perfect.
So I need to know that is my processor damaged or something? Or is it something with the compatibility thing. I double checked everything about my ASUS P5N-D motherboard in ASUS site and know that the processor is fully compatible with the board. Should I contact intel for any replacement?
sounds like you answered your question, it is probably the processor either damaged or it a compatibility issue. contact intel or asus and run some diagnostics
March 1st, 2010 at 12:38 pm
sounds like you answered your question, it is probably the processor either damaged or it a compatibility issue. contact intel or asus and run some diagnostics
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