Re: How to tell DP35DP BIOS version before buying CPU?


John Doe;942666 Wrote:
Jack D Jack.D.266a780@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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When you built your computer and booted up for the first time, -

The first time was a long time ago.
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did you have 4 GB (2x2gb) installed on your MB or did you only
have 2 GB (2x1GB)? I just received my Kingston 2x2GB ValueRam 1.8v
sticks -

Attached the CPU/heatsink
to the mainboard. There is something about the plugs I'm not sure
of, but the attachment was no problem. When removed, the slots on
the top of the plugs are supposed to be rotated 90°
counterclockwise. When installed, I'm not sure what happens. I would
think they have to turn during or be unturned before plugging them
into the mainboard, but I dunno. After being plugged in, the plug
slots were all pointing in towards the fan which appears to be
correct. I gently made sure the plug slots were turned clockwise as
much as possible.
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and was curious if the DP35DP will boot with 4 GB for the first
time using Windows Vista 32bit. If it won't, I'll only install a
single 2GB stick, boot and install the other 2 GB stick when
everything (hopefully) is up and running smoothly. -



If it boots, then I would shut down and plug in the keyboard. Then
restart and get into the BIOS to look around, look at the CPU and
system temperatures.

Then go for it. Remember to put the memory in the same colored slots
so it will do the dual channel thing.

Good luck and have fun.

Thanks for the help. (first to all, no intention of stealing this post
and going off on another topic :0)

Again. Use the bear minimum to begin with. Just the CPU/fan, one
stick of memory, and a monitor. No drives. Don't even bother
plugging in the keyboard or mouse. If you see the bootup screen,
that's a very good start. If not, then you've got a problem.

Ok, I'll stick to that. I do have a video card that I can plug in. I
also have a 2nd CPU/fan HS that should go on easier than the stock fan
that comes with the CPU. I understand that the DP35DP comes with a nice
fold-out "map" showing where all your p/s and cables plug in on the
mobo. Uncertainty on the $$ for the mobo this week so looks like the
weekend for placing the order.
Good luck on your build/upgrade.




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Jack D
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