You most likely need a BIOS update. If you haven't already, pull out the new CPU and install the original CPU.
According to this page, this CPU might work, but maybe not. That depends on the model of the CPU: http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-ASUS/A8M2N-LA.html. HP/Compaq says it will support an X2 CPU: http://tinyurl.com/4w7zau. This page describes the BIOS update procedure: http://tinyurl.com/cohgc7 But, it directs you to a page for this model and no BIOS update is listed: http://tinyurl.com/b257xv Bets to contact Compaq support on this one. > -----Original Message----- > Both are AM2 sockets. Here's the MB link: http://tinyurl.com/abeoja ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
