BIOS version from EEPROM sticker?

[noesis]

Hi

My system won't post and I have no ideo which BIOS the mainboard shipped with. Is it possible to read this from the mainboard? I heard that the last two digits on the EEPROM sticker are the BIOS version (in my case 14). Is this true for my IP35-E ?

Which BIOS do I need to run a E8400?


Here is my system:


Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Abit IP35-E
4GB G.Skill DDR2 PC2-8000 PQ Series
Samsung SpinPoint HD501LJ 500GB SATAII

Corsair VX 450W PSU // also tried // Corsair HX 520W

Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme
Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F 120mm 1600RPM Quiet Fan

Gainward 8800GTX

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I have tried running barebones without GPU and HD and once even without memory. I always have the same problem though. The CPU fan will spin for about 3 secs then the system reboots. This repeats in an endless cycle.

I have tried reseting CMOS and refitting the CPU heatsink. I removed the mainboard and run it on cardboard.

My conclusion is that the mainboard is faulty - I will RMA it ASAP. How long do you think it will take?

What is the best way to do the RMA in the UK?

Thanks

[BUFF]

it should run on at least 14 (end of Nov. 2007) & later.
Clear CMOS & try with just 1 DIMM installed plus CPU, GPU & a drive (some PSUs require a certain load across the rails before they will fire up properly).
do you have a speaker attached & if so any beeps?

When did you buy the mobo?
Normally in the first year RMA is initially through your vendor.

[noesis]

Thanks for the reply!

I bought it about 2 weeks ago from microdirect. The bios should be up to date...

There aren't any beeps. If there is a problem with the CPU it should still beep right? I will try running it as you suggested.

[BUFF]

do you have a speaker attached though?
the mobo doesn't have 1 of it's own.

[noesis]

Yes - i have attached a speaker. I ran the setup you suggested but got the same result

Should only take 1.5 weeks to RMA...

Where is the serial number? I found a sticker wich says "warranty void if removed" and code: IP35EECA0052xx (x are digits) Is this the serial?

thanks