cpu ugrade sr2173wm failing to recognize new cpu

[jhealy1976]

1. sr2173vm

2. Windows 7 64

3. Upgraded CPU not being recognized

I am installing a new cpu from the original AMD Athlon 64 3500+ / 2.2 GHz  to Athlon 64 X2 5000+. When I replaced the chip the pc turned on but i could not even get to a screen. It turned on fine but it was like the video card was not recognized. I tried it through the hdmi and vga, my tv didnt even give me the option to go to vga which it does automatically when I plug it in normally. I checked and it said this chip is compatable with this motherboard. I flashed the bios and reset cmos, both a couple of times but still the same issue. I put the old processor in and it works fine, any help would be appreciated, thank you.

[lasvegaswireman]

Here are the specs for your Compaq sr2173wm desktop computer. There are several versions of the 5000+ and unless you have the correct stepping, voltage, wattage, etc., the system will not work. Based on a little research and guessing, I would say these AMD Athlon X2 5000+ CPUs would be compatible with your system. Please note the AMD OPN and compare it with the 5000+ you currently have.

Frank

[jhealy1976]

Very interesting the opn on my chip is actually AD05000IAA5DS. I have replaced 50 cpu's and this is the first I have across this problem before. I have always tried to be careful to matching information but on the several specs pages I found nothing was mentioned about the opn specific number (of course until you showed me). I have contacted the seller of the chip to see if he has that opn, I will let you know how it goes. So you are saying I should not have a problem with either of those two correct? I appreciate the help.

[lasvegaswireman]

This is just an educated guess based on the information at hand and past experiences. If you still have the 3500+, you can reference that OPN to AMD's list... I would bet it is a 90nm SOI part and that is also what the two 5000+ parts I listed are.

Frank

[jhealy1976]

I will check that tomorrow, they say you learn something new everyday...Hopefully this becomes a learning experience for me.