installed new cpu, keeps freezing

[fade2green514]

i got my quad core. i was going to try flashing the bios, any other thoughts while i try this?

edit:
so, actually i think its defective.. it keeps freezing pretty constantly so im going to RMA it.
edit#2:
its defective i tested my dual core and it stopped freezing.

 

[Vipernitrox]

ohw how i hate it when that happens.
you getting all happy with your new cpu and then you have to wait again...

 

[The_Other_One]

This was confirmed after flashing the bios? Have you checked the mobo is 100% compatible with the CPU? Have you confirmed it's not software related? (perhaps running a Linux Live CD or something)

 

[ScOuT]

I have only heard of maybe one defective CPU in years and years. I would be willing to bet it is another issue.

That would be nuts if it is really defective

 

[fade2green514]

loaded windows vista just fine with my dual core. the motherboard is 100% compatible with quad core, it recognizes the model # and everything.

 

[Vipernitrox]

i would check some online documentation to check on that.
that isn't the most recent chipset you've got there.

 

[fade2green514]

i googled it and nothing came up about incompatibility. one article said that its kentsfield ready but it needs a bios update for it. the bios update details on DFI's website say that my particular board had an issue with EIST and quad core in windows vista, but i had eist disabled.

 

[Vipernitrox]

then it's probably rma. but if you have the chance i'd try it on another board.