System don't regocnize cpu?

[raatorotta]

I bought new cpu: AMD Phenom II x4 960t, and my motherboard is ASRock M3a ucc. So this cpu should work fine on it. And it does. There is just problem system don't regocnize the cpu at all, saying Unknown model. The shopkeeper i bought cpu from told me to update BIOS. I did but nothing happened. CPU is still unknown. I wonder does it has any disadvantages if I just keep it this way? Also could installing new windows fix problem? I have Windows XP 32bit.

[prandiningrat]

I recommend that you are using cpu-z, to get CPU information, and if needed post the screenshot here :). When on BIos says it cant recognize the cpu model, you might need updating your BIOS. (bios ver 1.4)

Installing Windows won't fix your problem, because OS will read the CPU model depends on your BIOS. Maybe you just overclocking it, so try also to reset the settings to its default.

IMO, you don't need to worry if you keep it because it worked fine. you just need to wait for the new BIOS update (that will update your CPU code) it seems your cpu doesnt even in the CPU supported list.

[raatorotta]

I did update Bios to 1.4 as I said, but it didn't help. Yea and shopkeeper said also that i need to wait for new update. So it's all i can do then i guess, wait.

[slimhouse]

Have you (definitely) installed all drivers and software for your motherboard ~the Arock M3a UCC looks like it has

an in-built overclocking sytem (thats the UCC bit) this needs to be config to ' Enable ' to access its features...

 

The pitch says it increases all calc / tranfer times by a considerable amount AMD 2core/3core = to an AMD 4core cpu

and AMD 4core behaves like an AMD 6core cpu...

 

I would put the Motherboard (out of box) disc back in and make sure ALL the important stuff is installed.

 

Apolo's... if you dood that already! :mellow: