Windows 10: Mobo Locked??? Getting "To Be Filled By O.E.M." message when running ">wmic cpu get...

Hey Guys, I think my motherboard is locked? My serial numbers cannot be changed or generally my cpu number. Any fixes???? thanks

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Changing my MOBO and CPU a

I'm doing PC upgrades and changes entirely for my new mini-itx build.

I'm not sure about how the process would work, but what are the appropriate steps I need to undertake before making my changes?

• My personal data and files are backed up to my Onedrive, and have nothing to lose in terms of data.
• I have an additional copy of Windows 10 (but would prefer not to use it in-case I do another PC build).
• My MOBO and CPU upgrades are polar opposites of my current hardware:
  • OLD HARDWARE
    • Intel i5 6500
    • AsRock Killer MOBO
  • New Hardware
    
  • • AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
    • Asus Strix X-470

This is my first time doing a particular change so guiding steps would be greatly appreciated! Things like how to wipe my hard-drive and reinstall Windows, etc.

 

Changing my MOBO and CPU a

You will have to buy windows license if you change the motherboard, unless you made the computer originally in the first place, or bought a license key.

 

Upgraded, CPU, MOBO, M.2, RAM, PSU, Now computer is restarting all day

Glad it is working. What Matthew suggested way back - running something successfully for half an hour from booted usb e.g. winpe or linux. That would have alerted you that the problem was not hardware - but the installed os.


Upgraded, CPU, MOBO, M.2, RAM, PSU, Now computer is restarting all day