I think it's just poor wording/translation...
The Narrow ILM brackets screw onto the heatsink base just as any of the other mounting systems do - the only hassle is going to be screwing the four screws into the mounts on the motherboard.
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I think it's just poor wording/translation...
The Narrow ILM brackets screw onto the heatsink base just as any of the other mounting systems do - the only hassle is going to be screwing the four screws into the mounts on the motherboard.
I think it's just poor wording/translation...
The Narrow ILM brackets screw onto the heatsink base just as any of the other mounting systems do - the only hassle is going to be screwing the four screws into the mounts on the motherboard.
Here you go: http://drunkencat.net/misc/X99EITX(L1.35)ROM.zip
Would like to mention that I was able to get 16GB DIMMs working on 1.20, but mine are ECC registered. Guessing yours aren't. Hope it works for you.
I'd highly suggest using a noctua u9s heatsink with this, it's probably the most silent non water based cooler you can get that's silent and compact, and that actually keeps the system cool.
I have a Xeon 2676 V3 12 core coming next week. Hopefully it works with this mobo!
Do report how this works! This CPU looks like a beast, 12 core, turbo to 3.0 GHz, and cheap! From a quick web search it looks like these are custom CPUs for Amazon.
Will do!
Xeon E5 1xxx series chips (i.e. chips without QPI and destined for single-socket boards) can be overclocked.
Xeon E5 2xxx (with QPI, intended for dual-socket boards) cannot.
Xeon E7 CPUs cannot.
Xeon E3 CPUs cannot.
The E5-2676v3 is presumably an ES chip. Hopefully you receive one of the later generation ones as the earlier steppings aren't always identical to the production silicon. Generally ES CPUs intended for dual CPU systems cannot be overclocked. I would also like to clarify that not all E5-16xx CPUs can be overclocked. The multiplier on my E5-1620v3 won't go past 36 (unless I'm doing something wrong?).
Correct. Might only be the E5-1650 and up that are unlocked. I opted for the quad core one because it was cheap and I wanted an ITX system with 32GB of RAM and support for the Intel 750 SSD. Might need to upgrade after all.
To help those of us decide between crucial 2133mhz ecc 16GB and corsair non ecc 2600 (which seems to need a painful bios update needing ddr4 dimm before post?) has anyone tried both to see the performance difference?
Worked like a charm! Thanks Blue Fox! Indeed, mine were non ECC 2x16GB corsairs (vengeance LPX). Machine is finally posting and booting
They seem to fork things a bit. The L1.35 firmware I was provided didn't have full PCIe bifurcation support for example, but P1.20E did. Hopefully they've merged the branches and have everything in a single version now. I also might be able to test 64GB DIMMs in it soon just for fun. I already verified 32GB DIMMs work fine.
For those wondering if the Noctua Narrow ILM brackets can be used on their other heatsinks.... they CAN!
I used the bolts from the included Dynotron cooler as the Notcua ones are longer clash with the heatpipes, but otherwise they're a straight swap over and currently cooling my 5960X.
Excuse the poor quality phone pics, but here are some shots:
For those wondering if the Noctua Narrow ILM brackets can be used on their other heatsinks.... they CAN!
csd, you, sir, have just made my day! That's great news, thanks!
Was screwing it in as tough as we thought it might be? Did you have to use a special screwdriver, or were you able to reach the screws with a regular (straight-handled) one?
I'm putting in my order for this board and a 5820K immediately. Looking forward to seeing what kind of performance/temps/noise I can squeeze out of this setup. X99 in mini ITX, now with solid air cooling options! It's a niche within a niche, I know, but if somebody at Noctua or ASRock is reading this thread, you should send csd an award.
EDIT: Props to Xandr, too, who I believe first suggested the combo in this thread. Thanks!
Even after the release of the ASRock board showed it's possible, Asus (and I think EVGA too) has said that it's not worth their time and effort since the market is so small.
I am REALLY happy with the quality of the Arcock board so far and good on them for doing something outside the box.
Noctua simply doesn't provide the Narrow ILM brackets free of charge to non-DX customers.