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    Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 11:34pm
mj, see my last post above this.

You DO need a graphics card for either CPU you mention having. The X4-860K doesn't have an iGPU either.
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What sort of requirements do you have for your graphics card, if any? Maybe we can help you pick out one that'll suit your needs and won't make cost you and arm and a leg.
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Originally posted by mj74 mj74 wrote:

I'll order a graphics card then..


Meh, no friend to borrow one from.? I mean, you'll only need in your HTPC till you flash the BIOS and place that other CPU in.

EDITED. My BAD. You'll need one regardless. The X4 860K doesn't have an iGPU either

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Thanks guys.

I'll order a graphics card then..
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By what you initially posted a graphics card is the only thing in your way.

No beeps with the memory in, beeps with the memory out? Yea, put any ol' graphics card in her and I'm betting you'll be off to the races.


Post back the results.




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It "Supports" the graphics of CPU's that have an iGPU.

But "onboard graphics" , um... No.

A dedicated graphics card will be needed to allow you to get video out when using that X2 340.

Once you get that card in and video out, you'll be able to flash the BIOS
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No, it doesn't. The specs say:

"Integrated AMD Radeon R7/R5 Series Graphics in A-series APU"

In A-series APU, not on the motherboard. Also, the CPU support list states the following:

"Some of AMD CPU (i.e AMD Athlon/Sempron family CPU) does not have integrated graphics processor. When this kind of CPU is installed, a discrete VGA card is required."

Edited by PetrolHead - 23 Jan 2016 at 10:22pm
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The FM2A88M Extreme4+ has onboard graphics.
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hehehe, the X2 340X doesn't have an iGPU so you'd better have a graphics card in there if you expect to see ANYTHING Wink

Another common issue.
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Hi Wardog, thanks for your reply.

The Ram p/n is HX318C10FK2/16 and is certified by Kingston as being compatible with my mobo.

The bios version is P2.40 - the mobo is new.

My PSU (model AvF Micro-ATX EZ450) has a 4 pin connector and it is plugged into the 8 pin socket, connecting pins 1-5 as shown in the instruction manual (it is the only way the plug will fit)

The CPU currently installed is an AMD X2 340X.  I  first tried with a X4 860K but then realised I need to flash the bios before I can use it.
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