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Hi all, I have the following motherboard in the title and am trying to upgrade to an Intel Core i5-4460 (SR1QK).


What I get when I install it is a black screen with all fans spinning. The motherboard works fine when an Intel G3258 is installed. I have tried upgrading the Microcde (306c3 to Revision 27) and Intel ME Firmware (Version 9.1.37.1002 now). I've attached pictures from the BIOS as well.

I tried comparing VBios version with a similar motherboard which has official Haswell Refresh support (H81M-E Bios Version 0808) and the current VBios is newer than the VBios in 0808.

Link to M52AD Latest Bios : https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Deskt...604CAP.rar
Link to H81M-E Bios: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LG...S-0808.zip (0808, as this is when Haswell Refresh support was added)

I would gladly appreciate any help in this. Thank you in advance.
Post screenshots of first (CPU) & third (Mainboard) tabs of CPU-Z with supported CPU.
Make a photo of this motherboard near a socket.
Below are the requested images.
Current BIOS has support for i5-4460 - https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/14321216

Try this algorithm:
1) disconnect power cord
2) disconnect all HDDs and optical drives
3) remove all DIMMs and CMOS Battery
4) install new CPU
5) wait 10 mins
6) press and hold power button for 30 sec.
7) install CMOS Battery and one DIMM only in first slot.
8) connect power cord and try to power on.