Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit doesn't support E8400 Core 2 Duo Processor for DG31PR Motherboard

Hello,

I confirm that there is an incompatibility between Windows 10 Pro - 64bits - and this hardware combination (i.e. motherboard Intel DG31PR + E8400 CPU) : computer indefinitely reboots during startup (a few seconds after displaying the Windows logo).

Even booting from the genuine Windows 10 Pro 64 bits setup (from a USB key or DVD) with no HDD plugged doesn't work : computer reboots in loop.

For a work-around solution, you can either : 

1. use Windows 10 in 32bits version (instead of 64bits) : I tested that and I can confirm it works

or 

2. replace this old quirky and crappy motherboard with a better one : I also tested that THIS particular E8400 CPU that I have in my hands works successfully with same version of Windows 10 Pro 64bits on another motherboard (HP computer)

or

3. replace CPU and use another CPU model : I tested that DG31PR works successfully on Windows 10 Pro 64 bits with a Core 2 Duo E4600. However, the E8600 has the same compatibility problem on this motherboard than the E8400. So, if you intend to buy another CPU for this motherboard, well, it's kind of Russian roulette here :-)

For sake of details, let me tell you that the BIOS of my DG31PR motherboard is PRG3110H.86A version 0071.2010.0318.1704, and I have 2 memory sticks of 2GB each.

Maybe another BIOS version and/or another memory combination could also be a solution ?

Good luck !

Hi, bulumishra

My name is Jeffrey and I am an Independent Advisor. I would be happy to help you today.

Try entering Safe Mode to repair

Press and hold the power button for 5 to 10 seconds to perform a complete shutdown

Do this three or more times.

Windows will start in the Recovery Environment and from there you can access System Repair, Safe Mode, Command Prompt

Go to Troubleshoot - Advanced options - Reset this PC

Then you will have 3 options:

Keep my files and applications

Keep my files

Not save anything

Select the option that suits your needs and click Reset

If after executing these steps you still cannot log in, you can create a Windows USB to repair it.

I recommend you look for another computer to create a USB and repair Windows

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

https://www.backup-utility.com/windows-10/reins...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Hi, bulumishra

My name is Jeffrey and I am an Independent Advisor. I would be happy to help you today.

Try entering Safe Mode to repair

Press and hold the power button for 5 to 10 seconds to perform a complete shutdown

Do this three or more times.

Windows will start in the Recovery Environment and from there you can access System Repair, Safe Mode, Command Prompt

Go to Troubleshoot - Advanced options - Reset this PC

Then you will have 3 options:

Keep my files and applications

Keep my files

Not save anything

Select the option that suits your needs and click Reset

If after executing these steps you still cannot log in, you can create a Windows USB to repair it.

I recommend you look for another computer to create a USB and repair Windows

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

https://www.****/windows-10/reins...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Hi, I wanted to upgrade my CPU & installed E8400 C2D Processor removing my old Pentium E5200 Processor. It showed a message at the time of reboot that ' Preparing Automatic Repair' & then restarted. It was on continuation. These are my Computer specifications:

Motherboard: Intel DG31PR

CPU: Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00Ghz

Ram: 4GB DDR 2

OS: Windows 10 Pro 64 bit

Please do help

Hi, Thanks for the response. Everything was done as per task illustrated but failed & I also tried to clean install Windows 10 Pro through USB, the same thing happened. Only 32 bit was ready to install but not 64 bit OS. I think this is related to the Motherboard fault perhaps. Thanks