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 -

I got CPU and memory for my DP35DP today. 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. -

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.

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.

John ( or anyone who has this motherboard)

Just received my DP35DP board today and I have one of the "old" BIOS
installed as per this post by Robert Brereton[_2_:

You can tell by looking at the AA number on the motherboard whether
this is the version you just bought:

Products Affected / Intel Ordering Codes:

Product Code
MM#

BOXDP35DPM
888155
Pre-Change AA-D81073-207 Old (listed on my box)
Post-Change AA-D81073-208 New

The Pre-Change AA's listed had BIOS version 0293, which will not
support your CPU.
The Post-Change AA's listed have BIOS version 0407 which will support
your CPU

My CPU is the Intel E8400.

Anyone know how I can update the BIOS so it will support my CPU? Can I
just install my CPU, see if it will load windows vista and then go to
update the BIOS via Intel's website? Or should I return this board and
see if I can request the version board that will support my CPU? No
"spare" CPU around to use in its place. Did your board have this issue
with not supporting your CPU? I'll also email Intel for a solution.
Thanks
Jack




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Jack D
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