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ABIT IP-35 Pro bios post code error

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wrecked

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Hi all OCs,

I am a new user to this site. So please help me out!!!

My Configuration:
ABIT IP 35 Pro
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Geforce 8800 GT 512 MB Ram
GSkill 2X1 GB 800 MHz RAM
POV 500V PSU
500 GB SATA HDD
OS: Windows 7

My machine was running fine from the past 2 yrs.
However yesterday i turned on suddenly my machine used to give 2 slow beeps in a go and the POST error code is 8.4.

I tried replacing the BIOS battery & resetting the CMOS.
Even i disconnected the hard disks but no luck.
Similiarly i checked my video card & memory at my friend's place.
They are getting detected and working fine.
I guess the problem is something to do with my mobo or processor.

Please guide me friends!!!

Thanks in advance.
 
According to this :http://pcf.mundayweb.com/index.php?view=172&

From 8.1 on down:

AC2003 POST Code Definition:
POST
(hex)
Description
Power On Sequence
8.1. Start power on sequence
8.2. Enable ATX power supply
8.3. ATX power supply ready
8.4. DDR voltage ready <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
8.5. Setup PWM for CPU core voltage
8.6. Assert PWM for CPU core voltage
8.7. Check CPU core voltage
8.8. CPU core voltage ready
8.9. Initial clock generator IC
8.A. North Bridge chipset voltage ready
8.B. AGP voltage ready
8.C. 3VDUAL voltage ready
8.D. VDDA 2.5V voltage ready
8.D. GMCHVTT voltage ready
8.E. Check CPU fan speed
8.F. Assert all power ready


Your error: 8.4 has something to do with DDR ram voltage. Looks like you'll need to install a generic stick of ram, go into the bios and set the DDR ram voltage to your ram's specs ie: 1.8-2.0v save then reboot. Once the pc has booted into windows swap out the generic ram to the ram you was using and you should be good to go. However if this does not solve the problem, then my suggestion would be to test the cpu in another board. Most likely your board may have given up it's ghost and it's time to replace it.

You can also check here for bios codes: http://www.bioscentral.com/postcodes/phoenixbios.htm

If you check 84 it shows: 84 Detect and install external parallel ports. Does not show 8.4. tho.



The company Abit is no longer in operation/service so forget about RMA.
 
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According to this :http://pcf.mundayweb.com/index.php?view=172&

From 8.1 on down:

AC2003 POST Code Definition:
POST
(hex)
Description
Power On Sequence
8.1. Start power on sequence
8.2. Enable ATX power supply
8.3. ATX power supply ready
8.4. DDR voltage ready <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
8.5. Setup PWM for CPU core voltage
8.6. Assert PWM for CPU core voltage
8.7. Check CPU core voltage
8.8. CPU core voltage ready
8.9. Initial clock generator IC
8.A. North Bridge chipset voltage ready
8.B. AGP voltage ready
8.C. 3VDUAL voltage ready
8.D. VDDA 2.5V voltage ready
8.D. GMCHVTT voltage ready
8.E. Check CPU fan speed
8.F. Assert all power ready


Your error: 8.4 has something to do with DDR ram voltage. Looks like you'll need to install a generic stick of ram, go into the bios and set the DDR ram voltage to your ram's specs ie: 1.8-2.0v save then reboot. Once the pc has booted into windows swap out the generic ram to the ram you was using and you should be good to go. However if this does not solve the problem, then my suggestion would be to test the cpu in another board. Most likely your board may have given up it's ghost and it's time to replace it.

You can also check here for bios codes: http://www.bioscentral.com/postcodes/phoenixbios.htm

If you check 84 it shows: 84 Detect and install external parallel ports. Does not show 8.4. tho.



The company Abit is no longer in operation/service so forget about RMA.

HI Nebulous,

The error code is 8.4.
My machine is not at all initializing the PnP devices. The power is getting distributed everywhere but then there are 2 long beeps.

Thanks...
 
Pull out your memory and try them one at the time, each one in all the slots.
My first IP35-Pro committed suicide and took two out of four sticks with it in to the grave. They are getting old and unreliable. Just dumped my second IP35-Pro setup last week for the system in my signature.
 
Could be power supply I've never even heard of POV before till I googled them
 
Pull out your memory and try them one at the time, each one in all the slots.
My first IP35-Pro committed suicide and took two out of four sticks with it in to the grave. They are getting old and unreliable. Just dumped my second IP35-Pro setup last week for the system in my signature.

why do i feel like the only one that has had good luck with the IP35-pro. running 4x1gig dimms with no problems...
 
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