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12-12-2012 12:53 PM
Compaq Presario SR1610NX
Windows XP SP3
MS-7184 Motherboard (ED865AA-ABA-SR1610NXNA540)
AMD Sempron 3200+ CPU currently installed
BIOS version:
Phoenix Award, Sept 30, 2005, Rev. 3.35 (9/30/2005-RS480-SB400-6A666M4DC-00)
Background:
I have tried replacing the Sempron processor with an Athlon 64 3500+, as well as an Athlon 64 X2 3800+. The processors were acquired from two different (reputable) vendors. In both cases, the system will not boot (black screen, no hard drive activity, no beeps, etc.) with the new processor installed. Re-insert the Sempron and all is well.
Question 1:
Is a BIOS update required for the motherboard/system to recognize the new processor?
Note: Based on the motherboard manual from HP, these processors are supported.
Question 2:
HP lists a BIOS update for AC97 codec that is specified for a MS-7093/MS-7184 motherboard. WWW.MSI.com provides BIOS updates for the MS-7093 motherboard (MS-7184 is not supported by MSI). One of the MS-7093 BIOS updates is specifically to support Dual Core Athlon processors. Would these BIOS updates provide a solution?
Thanks, in advance, for any info.
12-12-2012
11:11 PM
- last edited on
02-22-2017
08:52 AM
by
OscarFuentes
Here are the specs for your Compaq Presario SR1610NX Desktop Computer and it's MSI MS-7184 (AmethystM-GL6E) motherboard. According to the specs, your computer will support the following CPUs;
Socket: 939
AMD Athlon 64 X2 (up to 4800+) and Sempron (up to 3200+) processors
Please note that support may be limited to certain "cores" and "TDPs". Please post the CPU tray or part numbers from the three CPUs (Sempron, Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2) in your possesion. This may allow me to identify some part numbers that will work in your computer.
A BIOS update shouldn't be necessary to support the listed CPUs. If you wish to update the BIOS, one is available on the HP Software and Driver Downloads page for your computer. This BIOS update is version 3.47 dated 2006-03-03 but doesn't appear to address your issue. Don't install any BIOS updates from MSI, as it is likely that you will "BRICK" your computer. The motherboard in your computer is customized for HP and may not be compatible with retail MSI BIOS updates.
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12-13-2012 06:47 PM
To: lasvegaswireman
Thanks for the quick reply!
I have some updated info, as well as the info you requested.
This morning I tried re-inserting the Athlon X2 to confirm the behavior that I had observed. I was incorrect regarding the fans. The CPU fan and power supply fan did start on power-up. I had left the CPU fan and heat-sink off the CPU so I could detect any heat/activity of the processor (by touch). The CPU, within a few seconds, began to get very hot and the CPU fan cycled up to a higher fan speed. I quickly shut off the computer and re-removed the processor. No "boot" activity (keyboard/mouse/hard drive/video) was detected - however, I was mostly concerned with the rapid CPU heat build-up at the time, so I might not have been paying close attention!
With regard to the processors:
Sempron
SDA3200DI038W
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Z813457I50280
Athlon 64 (I don't have complete details, as I returned it)
ADA3500DAA4BWW
Athlon 64 X2
ADA3800DAA5BV
LDBFE 0623WPMW
Z947409F60403
Thanks again!
