Need help with Abit IP35-E

[slken]

I posted the message below in the Motherboard section earlier without know about this thread over here. So I'm reposting.

I built a box with Abit IP35-E m/b with a E6750. Threw in (4) 1GB Patriot 4-4-4-12. But I didn't try to overclock this box. Though I went with the default BIOS settings. Also have a 8600GT video card in there.

Originally, the computer boots and is on for 3 seconds, power shuts down for 3 seconds and then turns on. I was able to install Vista 64bit. Then installed all my software. That was with a single monitor setup. But after I switched to dual monitors, I getting blue screens.

That was a disaster.

Formatted the drive, and installed Vista 32bit.

But now, the machine would turn on for 3 seconds, then turn off for 3 seconds, and then turn on for 3 seconds. Then finally shut off.

Anybody ever seen anything like this?

At one point, the computer would fire alarm and shut down, but that was because the CPU fan was fully seated. But that's ok now.

Now that I've see this IP35-E thread here. It appears I have the double POST problem. I got this m/b on black Friday. Does anyone know how I can get the version know of my BIOS?

I'd appreciate any ideas anybody would have.

Thanks.

 

[Heidfirst]

as it POSTs the screen will show the BIOS version usually either bottom left or right.

Try starting with less RAM & manually setting the RAM voltage - most 4-4-4 6400 RAM needs more than the JEDEC 1.8V that the board tends to set.

 

[slken]

Thanks for the RAM tip.

I downloaded the MemTest86 and ran it for 6 minutes it crapped out using RAM voltatge of 1.8v.

I switched it to 2.2v and it seems to be running good now for minutes. I'll check it later.