Trouble installing Q9400

[idata]

Hello I recieved a q9400 today however when I boot up, the monitor isn't detected.

The motherboard is asus-p5k-pl-am

Ive got two gigs of ram

and cit 650w psu

also a ati 4850x2

Any help?

My present cpu is a p4 3.0ghz

[idata]

Hello,

Try to update the bios of the board using the Pentium 4 cpu.

http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=P5KPL-AM&product=1

Then try the Q9400 CPU.

All the best,

Regards,

Aryan.

[idata]

I have done unfortunately. From other forums on the internet, a commen theme may be my memory. Any help?

My memory by brand/type is

A data: 1gig ddr2 533(4)

Kingston KVR may also be a 533 after a quick look on the net.

Any idea?

[idata]

Hello,

Since this is an Asus motherboard, i cannot advise on the specifications related to the boards, I am more an Intel Product Guy.

You will need to check the board specs and memory compatibility.

Try to see if without any memory module on the board what happens.

I mean only Power supply, motherboard + cpu Q9400.

Does the board issue any beeps?

All the best,

Regards,

Aryan.

[idata]

I apologise - I'm sure I posted here.

The situation was resolved eariler this afternoon. The Kingston RAM that I had was a higher frequency, so when I booted up with just that RAM in, it worked. I've currently ordered replacement RAM for the 1gig that I lost, and am considering cooling options such as the Spire Themax 2. Thank you for your help.