IP35 Pro with error 8.7 only when using Q9550

[vwdude17]

I've got the 8.7 (check CPU voltage) error after moving to a C2Q Q9550. My C2D E6750 works perfect on this board (ABIT IP35 Pro with Beta BIOS 18), but this new C2Q Q9550 gives me the 8.7 error. I already replaced the PSU, even had the C2Q Q9550 changed out for a new one. Nothing. All power leads (24, 4x, 4x, and 8x) are plugged in using a 650W Corsair PSU. I've even tried running it with just 1 stick of RAM, no hard drives, and even no video card. Nothing! I am going crazy here! Please help! Cant figure this one out. Any clues?

[BUFF]

stepping?
& this is the beta from the EO stepping BIOS thread?

Pretty sure that it's not a PSU problem, it's not recognising the CPU.

[vwdude17]

Yes, BIOS Beta in use now is m629b_18.bin

Any specific switches I should be using when flashing this BIOS version? Anything I could verify to make sure E0 stepping is enabled?

Thanks for the help.

[jclafi]

In the CPU BOX there is a label with the Stepping Model information.

Good Luck

[vwdude17]

Originally Posted by jclafi

In the CPU BOX there is a label with the Stepping Model information.

Good Luck

I am aware of that. Just asking if there is anyhing I can do while flashing the BIOS maybe that would help me out.

[Lvcoyote]

Originally Posted by vwdude17

I am aware of that. Just asking if there is anyhing I can do while flashing the BIOS maybe that would help me out.

The short answer is no...... time for a new Motherboard from a company that is still in business. Using different BIOS switches when flashing has no effect on CPU compatibility.

[vwdude17]

Ok... last attempt...
With my E6750 in place I flashed beta BIOS 18 again, did a "hard reset" by removing cmos battery, flipping the CMOS switch, and moving the CMOS jumper for 30 minutes with no power plugged into the PSU. After 30 minutes, put it all back, booted into BIOS, loaded optimized defaults, rebooted ok, then shut down and installed the Q9550.... got error 8.7 again. @#!#$*&!!!!

Now off to figure out how to RMA this board. Any clues there?

Lvcoyote... I think you are right. If I can't RMA this one or it's too painful, I am already looking at one of the Gigabyte P45 boards to get me out of this mess.

[vwdude17]

Looks like no more RMA's... Moving on to another board... What a shame.

Want to buy this IP35 from me? make me an offer...

[chuck4456]

Originally Posted by vwdude17

Ok... last attempt...
With my E6750 in place I flashed beta BIOS 18 again, did a "hard reset" by removing cmos battery, flipping the CMOS switch, and moving the CMOS jumper for 30 minutes with no power plugged into the PSU. After 30 minutes, put it all back, booted into BIOS, loaded optimized defaults, rebooted ok, then shut down and installed the Q9550.... got error 8.7 again. @#!#$*&!!!!

Now off to figure out how to RMA this board. Any clues there?

Lvcoyote... I think you are right. If I can't RMA this one or it's too painful, I am already looking at one of the Gigabyte P45 boards to get me out of this mess.

I see that you were running an E6750.
How old is your board?
Does the BIOS chip have a silver label or is it a chip with no label with the numbers stamped upon the surface.
Taking some notes.
Report back.

[chuck4456]

Originally Posted by Lvcoyote

The short answer is no...... time for a new Motherboard from a company that is still in business. Using different BIOS switches when flashing has no effect on CPU compatibility.

He seems to making a very good point, all things considered.

[Terbinator]

Just buy a new motherboard from a company thats still going.