Looks like Abit released an official 12 and 14 bios today.....complete package with release notes.
http://file.abit.com.tw/pub/download/bios/ip35pro/
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/new-b/ipbios.png
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Looks like Abit released an official 12 and 14 bios today.....complete package with release notes.
http://file.abit.com.tw/pub/download/bios/ip35pro/
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/new-b/ipbios.png
you can still get a bad flash with an official bios...if you follow my flashing instructions for flashing with a floppy, it should go ok.
my particular flash failure using the USB thumbdrive was my fault...i looked back at that event and i found my error...when it happened twice to me, i knew it was something that i had done incorrectly.
when i formatted my thumbdrive, i incorrectly used the FAT table (FAT16)...with that table, there is a maximum design limitation for a drive...up to 2G's is allowed for a FAT 16 table...my drive was 4G's...so, i screwed the pooch...i since then reformatted the USB drive to FAT32 and i have successfully flashed many times using the switches from my flashing guide link.
the HP tool does not allow you to divide the partition up if you use the "FAT" option to format....design flaw, YES!...but...i should have known better.Quote:
Aside from the inefficiency of FAT 16 on larger drives, it has a maximum partition size of 2GB. If you were to purchase a 4GB hard disk, you would have to partition or divide it into two disks of 2GB each in order to format it with FAT 16.
i renamed the file per your recommentdation to 16.b01 and edited the runme file and flash when perefectly thx
on my QUAD i am stuck at 433 FSB using 9 as multi, my vdroop is bad 1.625 BIOS 1.53-1.54 actual measuring at board
my 6850 was running flawlessly at 8x500
any suggestions to increase the FSB, i am using the same voltages settings that i used for my 6850
vtt 1.23
mch 1.40
ichio 1.60
ich 1.19
thx for any suggestions
Updates to original thread topic! (1st page) :eek: :clap: Enjoy! :)
New Bios's/DRIVERS!/Ram Compatability (Mushkin/Patriot)
*NEW* Official BIOS
WARNING:- DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS FLASHMENU METHOD TO UPDATE YOUR BIOS, HIGH RISK OF BIOS FAILIURE!
BIOS ID:14
1. Fixed the POST will show CPU has been changed message when first time SAVE & EXIT BIOS menu.
2. Enhanced the S3 compatibility with abitEQ utility.
3. BIOS compiled date: 09/06/2007.
BIOS ID:12
1. Update CPU micro code.
2. Support Wolfdale & Yorkfield CPU.
3. Support the pin definition of Front Audio adjusting function.
4. BIOS compiled date: 08/15/2007.
*NEW* DRIVERS
RAID/AHCI Software - Intel® Matrix Storage Manager v 7.6.0.1011 for 2000/XP/2003/64bit - 2nd August 07 *NEW*
INTEL Chipset Driver v 8.3.1.1009 for 2000/XP/2003/64bit - 24th September 07 *NEW*
JMicron SATA Driver V 1.17.27 for 2000/XP/2003/64bit - 4th October 07 *NEW*
Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Lan V6.197 Driver for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 24th September 07 *NEW*
Realtek High Audio Definition R178 Driver for 2000/XP/2003/64bit - 26th September 07 *NEW*
Realtek High Audio Definition R178 Driver for Vista 32bit/Vista 64bit - 26th September 07 *NEW*
Abit AirPace Wi-Fi Card Driver V1.2.0.588.51 for XP/2003/Vista 32bit/Vista 64bit - 11th September 07*NEW*
*ADDITIONS* Compatable Ram List - Bootable with default voltage to bios
Mushkin 4GB DDR2 XP2-8500 (2x2GB) CAS5
Mushkin 4GB DDR2 XP2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
Mushkin 2GB DDR2 Redline XP2-8000 (2x1GB) CAS4
Mushkin 4GB DDR2 HP2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5
Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5
I have kind of the same problem. CPU was running fine at 423X9 w/ bios11. I have different saved configs for fsb in uguru. I went to uguru and changed my speed to my preset (423X9) from 400X9 and it freezed and rebooted. I think this bios might have a fsb bug :shrug:
sweet new stuff to install
so whats the consensus? beta 16 or final 12? any real diffrences besides those stated in the list.
droop any better?
Quick question for you guys. Anyone having difficulties clocking CellShock PC800 CAS4 memory with this board. Such as needing excessive NB or VDIMM voltage?
Edit: I'm looking for info with this particular memory. I'm not having issues myself just looking for feedback from users with the above combination.
The Abit board has allowed standard memory modules to clock very well, such as GeIL PC2-8500 / 6400 C4 at stock voltages ... which the DFI P35 refuses to boot (C1/C3) ... the sames modules can also be used on the DFI 680i / P965 without issue.
After flashing to the beta 16, my Q6600 temp reading in uGuru is much more accurate. Before beta 16, it read about 6-8 degrees C below room temp. Now it's about 3-4 degrees above, which is more realistic (watercooling the cpu, btw).
Other than that, I haven't noticed anything glaringly different.
Shawn
Ive run into check sum errors, it has to do with RAM, start playing with that... try loosening your ram timings a bit or turning your ram divider to 1:1.
look for c1, 25, 25, post errors may be an indication of ram problems.
otherwise it could be a bad bios flash, i also had two sticks of ram go bad over long stressing usage with my machine, im hoping its my ram not my MB.
I finally placed an order for one of these boards, after sitting on the fence for weeks, trying to decide on which P35 MB. This will be my primary PC for everything plus will serve for main DVR and ripped DVD storage for an separately located HTPC.
My planned build will consist of the following:
Antec P182b case with four Sythe case fans
E6750 processor with Thermalright SI-128 SE Cooler
2GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 and 2GB Corsair XMS DDR2 800 memory (total 4 sticks)
Gigabyte 8600 GTS graphics
SATA DVD Drive
500GB WD Hard drive (Plan to add more drives & go RAID 5 later)
Corsair HX520 PSU
Vista Home Premium 64-bit.
Flash drive reader, etc. I also have a floppy to use for Bios updates, etc.
Couple of questions:
Any obvious compatibility issues?
Will I run into any problems with using two different brands memory, or should I order 2 more sticks of one of the types I have?
I would like to use the jMicron controlled SATA slots for the DVD drive and the drive with the system installed, and then use the Intel controlled ports for RAID in a few months. Can the JMicron ports be used for internal drives or are they only accessible from the rear for external drives?
Ben
My buddy's had some pretty crappy luck w/ Corsair's vanilla 800 ram...I also didn't get much out of them. Crucial's always been friendly to the OC tho.
I wonder why this board still doesn't work for me. Even at stock and CIE and EIST disabled at stock timings. Its like my memory doesn't want to work. I still can't pass super pi 32M at stock timings, speeds, and voltages. Still get corrupt downloads or error "the data area passed to a system call is too small ." Programs still won't install. This keeps me up night and day because it is the only PC I have. Also, when I up the voltages about of the CPU and memory .01v or.25v super pi fails even faster. I really hope that it isn't the cpu or power supply because those are the only things that aren't fresh from RMA or new.