CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by number3son … time to get to the 'power' menu before a 'CPU overheat error' screen appears and then a few seconds later the… Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by expertdetails solution for overheat error Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by hotrunner … time to get to the 'power' menu before a 'CPU overheat error' screen appears and then a few seconds later the… Overheat or Wiring? Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by mIzDa_cHuBz So, my friend told me about a HSF, I tried putting it in. But before that i took off the wires off my motherboard. I took off the old HSF, i tried putting in the new one, but it didn't fit. So then I decided to put back the old fan. So i did, I didn't have too much paste to put on processor and the heat plate. Then I applied it, but then a small … Re: Overheat or Wiring? Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by caperjack [QUOTE=mIzDa_cHuBz;290258]So, my friend told me about a HSF, I tried putting it in. But before that i took off the wires off my motherboard. I took off the old HSF, i tried putting in the new one, but it didn't fit. So then I decided to put back the old fan. So i did, I didn't have too much paste to put on processor and the heat plate. Then I … Re: Overheat or Wiring? Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by mIzDa_cHuBz hey thanks for the advice, im going over to my computer right now, i hope your right =D wait ummm...i can't find out my mobo company and number... where is it located at? Re: Overheat or Wiring? Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by caperjack [QUOTE=mIzDa_cHuBz;290431]hey thanks for the advice, im going over to my computer right now, i hope your right =D wait ummm...i can't find out my mobo company and number... where is it located at?[/QUOTE] name is usually typed in large letters right on the board ,usually between the PCI or ISA card slots sometime along the edge of the board. … Re: Overheat or Wiring? Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by mIzDa_cHuBz oh haha my frend just told me my computer is brandless. Nevermind my computer is fixed, he helped me :) Thanks though Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by MatEpp First off I am jealous of your new system. Second I assume the motherboard is still under warranty so the best thing to do would probably be to just send back your P6T Deluxe for a new one. It is a new product and I wouldn't be surprised if Asus still has a few bugs to work out. Third, I have heard of motherboards heating up once and then the … Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by number3son Thanks MatEpp, I've googled my fingers numb trying to find others with same issue but most overheats are on systems up and running already. Looks like the mobo might have to go back but as I don't know anyone else with an i7 board to try my chip on I can't really trouble shoot the actual prob - until your post I had myself down as the most likely … Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by jbennet how have you got the thermal paste applied? you know less is more, right? a little more than a pea sized amount, spread in an even thinnish layer. Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by number3son The heatsink already had a crazy pattern of paste on straight out of the box, but after the first time it overheated I applied some of my own, not much but I didn't bother removing the 'old' stuff as it was only five minutes old! I've got an akasa nero heatsink but it didn't look any better than the one that came with the CPU, is it worth me … Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by jbennet remove the old stuff with alcohol and apply again as i instructed, if it doesnt work try RMAing the motherboard. Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by number3son Lets hope its just my plastering skills! I've been saving up for a new system for about a year and I really don't want to rma anything...I want to shoot things in high def!! Thanks for the advice jbennet, I'll leave this thread open until I've replastered the CPU and let you all know the outcome (and how many points you scored ;) ), in the … Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by jbennet if reapplying the paste and reseating doesnt work its probably a duff motherboard or cpu. Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by PcTestCard.com Try clear the CMOs on the mainboard using the jumper or removing the battery. Use the original heatsink that comes with CPU and see if that works! Hope this helps! Bill Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by number3son OK cleaned up the CPU and heatsink, re-applied paste and hey-presto I'm writting to you on my new system!! The heatsink was 'pre-loaded' with paste but it was either not enough or just really poor quality - I'd recommend applying your own to anyone else with trouble from the i7's. Thanks to all who offered advice, this is a great forum so a … Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by jbennet yeah i thaught so stock paste is never any good for decent CPUs you need your own (preferably as5 or something) Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by MatEpp [QUOTE=number3son;792723]OK cleaned up the CPU and heatsink, re-applied paste and hey-presto I'm writting to you on my new system!! The heatsink was 'pre-loaded' with paste but it was either not enough or just really poor quality - I'd recommend applying your own to anyone else with trouble from the i7's. Thanks to all who offered advice, this is … Re: CPU overheat error in BIOS! Hardware and Software Hardware by crunchie [QUOTE=hotrunner;1239274]My DVD-r was set to slave instead of master; made correction and it helped (alarm has actually been quiet for over one whole minute!) 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