Help! Got "CPU changed" message at boot-up, reactive Windows?

[Craig]

Before I left for work this morning, I used our PC. When I got to work, my
wife called and said that during POST there was a message that CPU had
changed - F1 to continue, or DEL to go to CMOS. She picked F1 which led her
into activation of Windows XP. She could not proceed because connectivity
could not be established. I told her to turn off the PC and wait until I get
home.

More info about the PC follows, but my basic question is what could have
happened. (Is there another forum where I should ask this question?) When I
get home, it sounds like I won't have online support (PC not working). It
sounds like a hardware issue perhaps, not software.

Windows XP Pro
DFI Ultra Infinity NFII motherboard
Athlon XP 2500 cpu
2 gig Corsair DDR

Thanks.

 

[Craig]

Update: I had my wife restart the PC and read all the info on the POST. It
indicates Athlon XP 1100, when in fact we have an Athlon XP 2500. Does this
indicate some sort of CPU or motherboard problem?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Before I left for work this morning, I used our PC. When I got to work,
my
wife called and said that during POST there was a message that CPU had
changed - F1 to continue, or DEL to go to CMOS. She picked F1 which led
her
into activation of Windows XP. She could not proceed because connectivity
could not be established. I told her to turn off the PC and wait until I
get
home.

More info about the PC follows, but my basic question is what could have
happened. (Is there another forum where I should ask this question?)
When I
get home, it sounds like I won't have online support (PC not working). It
sounds like a hardware issue perhaps, not software.

Windows XP Pro
DFI Ultra Infinity NFII motherboard
Athlon XP 2500 cpu
2 gig Corsair DDR

Thanks.

If you're asking about the "CPU changed" message then a hardware
forum would be the best place to post.

 

[Andy]

Go into BIOS setup and check the CPU clock frequency.