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pretty much what the title says. i changed out my processor from a dual core athalon to a quad core phenom, and windows wont recognize it. i did a CMOS reset and BIOS recognizes the new CPU, but i cant get windows to see the quad core. it keeps saying im running the athalon. the pc works, thats what im using to type this. any tips or ideas on getting windows to see the new CPU?

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You may have to download AMD drivers. Run windows update, or go to device manager, right click on your PC and "Scan for changes"

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I would do the jumper clear again no need to remove the battery. Then check bios on mobo see if it can be updated. Possible AMD drivers as someone said. Check in bios settings also and make sure it has the right multiplier and speed (in the bios settings not post screen.)

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ok so cpu-z, and the BIOS both see the processor just fine. ive done the CMOS reset once again, but windows wont update the info. here is what im getting

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btw i have no idea what im doing with cpu-z. ive never used the program before

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CPU-Z is just informational. But you're on the right track.

Go into device manager, right click on your computer at the top of the tree and select "Scan for new hardware"

W10 should load the latest AMD Driver. I vaguely remember having to do this when I got a 8 core proc.

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i scanned for new hardware and this is what i got

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correct me if im wrong, but if it were a situation where the bios needed updating/ compatibility issue the computer wont post and boot. going to try and check for updates under windows update real quick

edit: no available updates at this time

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