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09-24-2021 01:32 PM
Hi,
I recently got hold off an Intel Core I7-2600k. I decided to put it in my Compaq 6200 MT, but it won't post, and just beeps 6 times. I came across another post on this forum where a person said that it would work (https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktops-Archive-Read-Only/cpu-upgrade-on-6200-pro/td-p/6109170).
What i have tried so far:
-The old CPU still works on this computer, so the pins are not bent or damaged.
-Updated BIOS to the latest version (2.33 i think).
-Checked that the chipset is compatible (Intel Q65 Express )
Does anyone have any suggestions. Im simply lost to what more I can do. Could it be that the CPU is defect? Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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09-25-2021 07:12 AM
Hi:
See the troubleshooting guide at the link below, Appendix A, page 58 for how to troubleshoot the 6 beep code error.
But you indicated the PC works fine with the original processor installed, so that is why I don't understand why the PC threw a 6 beep video error code, unless the i7-2600K is not allowing the onboard video to work for some reason.
I suppose you could try it with a compatible PCIe x16 video card installed, and see if it works.
09-24-2021 02:43 PM - edited 09-24-2021 02:44 PM
Hi:
You have to look at the HP specs for the PC which are below.
HP Compaq 6200 Pro Series (highspeedbackbone.net)
The i7-2600K is not a supported processor. See pages 6 & 7.
But...here is another discussion where another forum member did install a processor that should have worked, and it didn't.
HP 6200 pro SFF installed I7 2600 and will not restart why - HP Support Community - 7565151
Usually 6 beeps means there is an issue with the video, so I don't know why the PC reacted that way.
09-25-2021 07:12 AM
Hi:
See the troubleshooting guide at the link below, Appendix A, page 58 for how to troubleshoot the 6 beep code error.
But you indicated the PC works fine with the original processor installed, so that is why I don't understand why the PC threw a 6 beep video error code, unless the i7-2600K is not allowing the onboard video to work for some reason.
I suppose you could try it with a compatible PCIe x16 video card installed, and see if it works.