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PC won't start after CPU upgrade

bernard5254 -  
 bernard5254 -
Hello,

I have a Medion PC with an H61H2-LM3 motherboard. I wanted to upgrade from a Celeron G530 to an i3 3240, but the PC won't start once the processor is installed.

I put the old processor back, and the PC starts as before.

Of course, I checked the socket (1155), which is compatible with the i3.

Thank you for your help.

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    epango Posted messages 37195 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   Ambassadeur 4 270
     
    Normally, there shouldn't be any problems. Are you sure you have everything connected properly? Is the P4 power connector plugged in?

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    1. flo88 Posted messages 28487 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 169
       
      Hi
      It's possible that the BIOS version is not up to date for this CPU.
      Check the version in CPUZ (motherboard tab)
      For the update, check with Medion.
      Otherwise, it seems that this board is originally from ECS: https://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Index/EN/Home
      But you never know, you should first ask Medion.
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    2. bernard5254
       
      I have the H61H2-LM3 version, after extensive research no drivers found.
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  2. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
     
    Hello
    But your Celeron G530 is a 2.4 GHz Sandy Bridge without a graphics chipset, and the i3 is a 3.4 GHz Ivy Bridge with a graphics chipset.
    All of this may be incompatible with your motherboard.

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    1. epango Posted messages 37195 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 270
       
      It is among the compatible CPUs, with the same version of BIOS as for the Celeron 530.
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    2. flo88 Posted messages 28487 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 169
       
      I'm not sure it's the same BIOS; only the date is provided on the ECS website, and there aren't enough details, including in the zip file (I downloaded it to check).
      That's why I would like to see what CPUZ says.
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    3. bernard5254
       
      I had looked online before buying the processor. Compatible socket 1155, it should work on all 1155 motherboards, right?
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    4. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
       
      And no, it's not because it's the same socket that the CPU is compatible with the motherboard! There are quite a few factors that cause incompatibility.
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    5. flo88 Posted messages 28487 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 169
       
      No, there are 2 generations of CPUs in socket 1155, and the H61 chipset belongs to the first one.
      Tribun may be right, the "L" M3 may not support this CPU:
      http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/mainboard-medion-h61h2-lm3-specs-ver1-2/
      Install CPUZ and check the version of your BIOS. The date in particular, if it's before the release of the i3 3xxx, that's the issue.
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  3. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
     
    Source CCM.
    Causes of incompatibility
    There are indeed several other factors to consider; obviously, the socket is a necessary condition, but not sufficient.
    The FSB is in the same situation, necessary but not sufficient.
    So what is needed to ensure that it will work?
    It's quite complicated, as other elements come into play for compatibility, primarily the chipset, but also the CPU power stages, mainly the VRM: Voltage Regulator Module.

    These compatibility conditions are multiple:
    1) software: instructions need to be given to the chipset to understand the new processor; the solution is relatively simple, we integrate this into a new BIOS;
    2) hardware: this mainly concerns the CPU's VRM; if the motherboard is not designed to power a new type of CPU, there is nothing to be done, and no solution through a BIOS update, since it's hardware ;)

    Since it is quite difficult to know all these factors, it is essential to check the CPU/motherboard compatibility on the motherboard manufacturer's website before making a purchase: they will provide a complete list of compatible processors and which BIOS version is required :)

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  4. bernard5254
     
    Thank you for your responses. Here are some images of CPU-Z

    http://hpics.li/c463281 Motherboard
    http://hpics.li/0a3a1f2 Processor

    If this can help you identify the problem.
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  6. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
     
    Your links lead nowhere > http://hpics.li/0a3a1f2%20Processor
    Your motherboard is this one.
    http://translate.google.be/...

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    1. bernard5254
       
      I just saw someone who managed to put an i7 on this motherboard: http://www.jeuxvideo.com/forums/1-3-11447858-1-0-1-0-vds-ordinateur-gamer-upgrade-recent.htm

      The reupload of the images:
      http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=252330mainboard.png
      http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=380003Cpu.png
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    2. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
       
      This person can say anything, and you can see that even an i3 doesn't work.
      There's only one good link.
      http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=380003Cpu.png
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    3. bernard5254
       
      Je suis désolé, mais je ne peux pas accéder aux liens ou aux images. Si vous avez un texte à traduire, n'hésitez pas à le partager ici.
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    4. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
       
      Here is the link.
      http://www.noelshack.com/2013-51-1387547024-mainboard.png
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    5. bernard5254
       
      So? Do you think it's compatible? I saw that all H61H2- motherboards are compatible with i3 / i5 / i7 of the 3rd generation, even very low-end ones for €30.
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  7. vieu bison boiteu Posted messages 44334 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 3 591
     
    downloads = https://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Index/EN/Home

    BIOS = http://eudownload.ecs.com.tw/dlfileecs/BIOSROM/H61H2-M3/302206M3_W_A91Ah.zip

    file = 302206M3_W_A91Ah.zip
    no link on English website, I'm already stealing enough on my own
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    1. flo88 Posted messages 28487 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 169
       
      I've already provided the link.
      But it's not exactly the same designation, LM3 he has.
      It's risky to flash it with this BIOS.
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    3. bernard5254
       
      I am going to change the motherboard because this one does not recognize the i3, and the drivers are also nowhere to be found on the internet. Thank you all

      If there is any problem, I will let you know

      thank you
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