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220-702 · Question #207
A new processor was recently installed on a one year old motherboard, replacing the original processor. The processor is on the motherboard's supported processor list and was double checked for…
The correct answer is C. The motherboard needs to have the most recent BIOS version installed. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
A new processor was recently installed on a one year old motherboard, replacing the original processor. The processor is on the motherboard's supported processor list and was double checked for proper installation. However, the PC refuses to POST properly and displays no video onscreen. Which of the following is the MOST likely issue?
Options
- AToo much thermal paste was used on the processor and it is preventing boot.
- BThe motherboard needs to have its PWD jumper removed before the first boot.
- CThe motherboard needs to have the most recent BIOS version installed.
- DThe motherboard needs to have a newer CMOS chip installed.
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A12% (4)
- B9% (3)
- C76% (25)
- D3% (1)
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