Many thanks Ligushka! Maybe now you wanna start to learn how to do the same stuff on Phoenix BIOSes :P I can surely use one for my BIOSTAR TPower I45 :)
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Many thanks Ligushka! Maybe now you wanna start to learn how to do the same stuff on Phoenix BIOSes :P I can surely use one for my BIOSTAR TPower I45 :)
I don't think it's possible to change OROMs in Phoenix BIOSes.
I'm thinking of trying every newer Intel storage OROM and seeing which one, if any, work in RAID mode. If one happens to, I'll update BIOSes 16-18 and post them!
Thanks-a-lot man!
I have tested the following Intel RAID OROMs:
8.7.0.1007
8.8.0.1009
8.9.0.1023
8.9.1.1002
9.5.0.1021
9.6.0.1014
None worked when set to RAID operation mode. Thus, 8.5.0.1030 is most likely the "final" Intel OROM for our BIOS. I will, of course, test every newer OROM as they are surfaced, but it's doubtful that one will randomly work again. Any future updates to the BIOS will be JMicron OROMs (or the Phoenix AHCI OROM, but that hasn't seen an update since 08-13-2008, so that's doubtful).
Come to think of it, I have not verified RAID operation using the JMicron controller. I'll test that sometime soon.
EDIT: Newer JMicron driver 1.17.59 available here. Release notes:
Quote:
R1.17.59WHQL (09/20/2010)
1. Fix issue:
a. Fix the issue that the performance will suffer for JMB36X C.
b. SATA ODD (Samsung TSS-TS-H353) can not be detected normally.
- Samsung TSS-TS-H353 (ODD) will not send D2H FIS for first COMRESET.
- If driver fails to receive D2H FIS, issue COMRESET again.
Just wondering if hard drives over 1 TB will work with this board (or P35 in general). I currently have a 1TB WD that works fine with the IP-35 pro, but I could swear I read something about there being problems with some boards/chipsets and drives bigger than 1TB. Does anyone with an IP-35 Pro use a 1.5TB or bigger drive?
I have 1.5 TB drives with mine, and they work great!
Cool, thanks!
Hi RAGEous,Quote:
Originally Posted by RAGEous
I confirm drive over 1.5TB are working, I got two 2TB in raid 0 working like a charme, even partition over the 2TB limit in working with Windows 7 (GPT partition).
Regards.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Powerfull
2 TB in RAID0! :eek: That's pretty sick...I like it. :up:
Thanks for the info!
Realtek HD Audio driver R2.53 has been released. Download:
Windows 2000/XP/2K3
Windows Vista/7
This driver version is 6.0.1.6215 in Device Manager.
What do they ever add/fix/change in these audio drivers anyway?
I have no idea. Usually the readme just states "Customizations", which could really be anything. At least they update regularly.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSMJ
Hey fellow abit ip35 pro owners, i recently formatted and installed windows 7. i am not unable to control the cpu fan no matter what i tinker around. it is running at a constant max rpm speed. i have the latest bios (m629b17.zip). i have uguru (3.1x). i have tried using speedfan but no luck.
The fan speed sound is driving me nuts. I have not changed any hardware. I did pull everything a part, cleaned it and that was it.
Any idea?
I've never had probs with fan speed control in uGuru. :shrug:
After upgrading to the Bios 18 mod, I found that it is really hard for me to get into the bios.
I am supposed to press DEL to enter bios. But no matter how many times or how hard I pressed DEL after I saw the prompt, the system booted direct to Vista or gave me a screen that I had to choose start from normal or boot into safe mode, etc.
Is there a trick or other button I should press in order to enter the bios?
Thank you guys
I just hold down Delete and it usually enters the BIOS after the storage controller option ROM screens. That issue seems to have existed ever since BIOS 17 and abit never fixed it. I don't know what the cause is. I think it only happens if AHCI is enabled for the Intel storage controller, which may suggest an OROM issue. In my experience my updated BIOS seems to have made it easier for me to get into the BIOS than with stock 17/18 BIOSes, but that might just be placebo. :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by xchric
Thank you, LigushkaQuote:
Originally Posted by Ligushka
I will try your trick just hold the Delete key see if it works, will report when I get hom. I am not using AHCI. I am using RAID mode. Didn't expect that hard for raid.
really want to avoid resetting the BIOS in order to get back into.
I am also gonna try to use the PS/2 keyboard see if it helps.
I don't use RAID mode so didn't know if it was affected, but it might be in the same way that the AHCI mode is for that bug. I do know that a PS/2 keyboard will always work, though.
EDIT:
New JMicron driver: R1.17.60 They haven't posted a changelog yet.
Also, new Realtek HD Audio Driver R2.54. The readme only states "Customizations" as changes. How specific.
EDIT: MajorGeeks mirrors for Realtek HD Audio:
Vista/7 32/64 bit
2K/XP/03 32-bit
I've had a real interesting experience with my IP35 Pro, which I have owned since they came out. I began to lose the bios settings so replaced the battery. When I reset the bios, I slightly overclocked it (as I've done in the past). Now, when I turn the computer on (after sitting all night), it beeps once, reboots with a cleared bios. If I don't overclock, it reboots normally. If I overclock and reboot immediately, it keeps the overclocked setting and will run Prime for hours.
I was thinking PS, but even with a failing PS (with a new battery), I wouldn't expected the bios to clear. In fact, when I've had to replace the PS in the past, I've never had to reconfigure the bios.
Check your battery with a multimeter, it should be about 3 volts. Also make sure the jumper is set properly on the motherboard and the "clear CMOS" switch on the rear panel is also set properly.Quote:
Originally Posted by bangorme
JMicron seems to have pulled the R1.17.60 drivers! I would downgrade to R1.17.59 if anybody's using these drivers for the time being.
I'm not surprised, after updating to R1.17.60 my external Cooler Master XCraft was not able to read any partitions on inserted hdd, so after a bit of worry I downgrade to previous verson and voila everything works as it is supposed to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ligushka
Yeah, I've stayed on BIOS 16, not bothered with 17 or 18 and it's been OK.
Do you have the complete changelog for JMicron JMB363 Option ROM 1.08.01 ?
I have no idea what JMicron (or Intel/Phoenix) changes in any of their option ROMs, sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by int0x13
JMicron released new JMB363 driver R1.17.62 WHQL. Download
Changelog:
Intel AHCI/RAID OROM 10.1.0.1008 is available and I shall test functionality with our IP35 Pro board soon.Quote:
R1.17.62WHQL (12/14/2010)
1. Fix issue:
a. Support IDE mode installation in driver package.
b. Support to get disk status under RAID mode for Hard Disk Sentinel.
c. Modify to check LBA access boundary to avoid device error.
d. Fix the issue taht S3 resume fails on OCZ Vertex-turbo SSD (OS disk) for JMB36X C.
e. Fix the issue that driver can not be installed on 64-bit French-version OS.
f. Fix the issue that silent installation fails on CD.
As expected, Intel AHCI/RAID OROM 10.1.0.1008 did not function properly in RAID mode and threw a "PNP/PCI compliant BIOS not found" message.
I take it TRIM for SSD with Win7x64 is out of the question for this ole motherboard?
As far as I know TRIM should be supported. In the end the board has the ICH9R. I have 2 PCs with Intel Postville 80GB working just fine for over 1 year now without any degradation. There is also an additional software from intel called: ssd toolbox for further optimization.
I have Intel X25m G2 80GB installed on this board, win7 64bit ultimate.Quote:
Originally Posted by glen
It seems to me that trim works fine.
I am trying to play around with my old Q6600 G0 (VID 1.325 bad luck).
I am currently running it at 355x9. I need Vcore = 1.5450v to get it pass 20 LinX runs. Core temperature is top at 81C on air.
The other settings are
DDR2 2.250v
MCH 1.35v
CPU VTT 1.27v
ICH 1.15v
If I would like to bump the FSB a bit higher and using x8 instead. What voltage setting should I focus on?
And to OC the memory( 2x 2G G.SKILL and 2 x 2G Corsair), are DDR2, MCH and CPU VTT my main concerns? Can someone give a rough range of these setting that I should stay in between?
Thank you in advance.
This are my settings for 24/7/365/3 crunching with 2x2GB (look at my signature). Vdroop is horrible on this board. The actual voltage under load is more like 1.51 V (VID:1.325). Temps for crunching einstein@home are at 60°C with aircooling.
PCIeClk could stay at 100. The voltages are quite the same for 8x450 but I havenīt seen any advantage using a higher FSB.
I wouldnīt care about linx, because the power circuit is quite lame on the board (4 phases). So everythime I start linx the pc shuts down. I use prime95 blend for 1h. When itīs fine then I donīt get any errors while crunching.
Not sure what the range would be for your Q6600, but for E8400 I have current values of:Quote:
Originally Posted by xchric
448x9
VCore - 1.29V (minus Vdroop, actual is 1.26-1.27V)
DDR2 - 1.925
MCH - 1.44
ICHIO - 1.65
ICH - 1.12
CPU VTT - 1.20
DDR2 REF - +2%
CPU GTL REF - 63%
Very stable at these values. :)
My Q6600 is still going strong at 3.6 GHz on this board with 1.42 volts I believe. Weird that u guys need so much more voltage.
Every CPU is different. Yours has a VID of 1.23V mine of 1.32V just to run stable at default frequency. With these *old* CPUs i donīt care about voltage but temperature. As long it is below 80°C itīs fine. The only limiting factor is the current provided by the mainboard. The IP35 Pro limit seems to be arround 100A then it shuts down.
I can't get this MB to work with the OCZ vertex2, looks like someone modded the v18 bios with updated SB firmware but the link is dead, anyone know a good link to download it ?
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by JuliM
If I would like to push the the vol, the only limitation is my cooling. I do have a TRUE but I just realized that the Nuctua fans are quiet but not powerful enough.
I really wish I can get my q6600 run at 3.4GHz with stable. It seems to me that LinX maybe be a good stress test tool for older board?
Thank you, I saw your DDR2 is not very high but you have a relative higher value for MCH. Does MCH help stablilize the CPU?Quote:
Originally Posted by aztec
Because all my 4 memory slots are occupied, should I just push MCH or there is something else that I missed?
These G-Skill Pi sticks need less than 2.0V to o/c, thus cooler & less stress. At stock speed they run @ 1.8V. Yes, increase MCH into that range to help stabilize.
Does this link not work? http://www.multiupload.com/P5IGKYRIZ0Quote:
Originally Posted by glen
There are four mirrors for the file at that link.
I confirm that TRIM is working fine with OCZ Vertex 2 (firmware 1.11) on this board. The Bios in my signature is needed to correctly detect the Vertex 2 with OCZ firmware v1.11. I have not tried the new OCZ firmware v1.24 but it should work. For information there is no TRIM in RAID 0 (intel limitation).Quote:
Originally Posted by glen
yes with IDE mode and unmodded V18 bias trim appears to be working with my new Vertex2. Performance sufferes a little with IDE but this MB is stable as a rock and I'm keeping her I hope at least another 2 years. The SSD is a decent upgrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by Powerfull
Glen,Quote:
Originally Posted by glen
I never tried the IDE mode with SSDs but with this board in raid mode (even with 1 SSD, no raid array) the speed is max out Write:270MB/s Read:280MB/s with Atto or Cristall Disk Mark.
I suggest that you try AHCI or RAID mode. The best option is RAID mode even with a sigle drive because you can use intel RST drivers and it is as good as AHCI performance and you can build a RAID array in the future.
To turn in raid mode you do not need to reinstall the OS, there is a registry trick (win 7) and then you switch to raid mode in the bios and the OS boot fine.
If your SSD speed is not max out it is not due to the board but to the settings, have a try with the Raid mode (even for sigle drive).
Good luck.
I'm only getting 240/240MB/s in IDE really for what I use the computer for its fine. But if you have a link to the registry trick for Win7 I would like to try, but it seems with this mother board you have to set all your harddrives to ACHI/Raid or IDE and I have 6 harddrives hooked up to this MB all IDE and full of imprtant dataso I don't think ACHI/raid is a possibility to set it for one harddrive. I also still have to dual boot to WinXP for some programs which is on a separate harddrive.Thanks for your insight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Powerfull
The mode is set for the 6 SATA ports. For windows 7 I used this link to go from IDE to Raid (without raid array), I was not able to boot the OS in AHCI mode. The dual boot might be an issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by glen
Anyway your speed is quite good.
For vertex 2 user, the new firmware v1.24 is working fine on this board with the modded bios from Ligushka (see my signature).
yea for a nearly 3 year old MB I'm not complaining, I haven't kept a MB this long in a decade, the thing is the incredible to keep up to snuff after all these years. Shooting for holding onto it till the next Windows comes out:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Powerfull
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ligushka
No. None work. Could you host it someplace else?
My recent Dry Ice OC Attempt with IP35 Pro here:http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=263997
Good work OC4/3. 520 FSB on this board is not bad. :up:
Try http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KM4TH6BXQuote:
Originally Posted by JWilson
OK, thanks! I asked the RH admin if he would host your BIOS and he did: http://www.lejabeach.com/ABIT/IP35Pro/
Awesome news! I'll let them know of any new releases if there are any so that site can be updated.
That site says "Updated: 12/26/2008", not 2010 :P
:rofl: Admin don't know what year it is! :ROTF:
Are those the stock 17 BIOS?Quote:
Originally Posted by JWilson
Also are people having issues downloading the drivers and other BIOS on Abits site?
On my new win7x64 install both my esata harddrives were working, after I downloaded the latest intel chipsets only one was working. I tried many different versions of the jmicron driver but couldn't get it to work. I bought this particular enclosure right when esata came out so in the trash it goes. But esata users may want to just stick with the chipset drivers on the Win7 CD.
Left side of page are official BIOS and right side are Beta and mod BIOS. Everything is labeled. Abit is done. No?Quote:
Originally Posted by Glow9
You may want to try my updated BIOS which has a newer JMicron option ROM before chucking your enclosure. I really have no idea if it'll fix it, but it's probably worth a try.Quote:
Originally Posted by glen
Realtek HD Audio driver R2.56 has been released. Download:
Windows Vista/7
Windows 2000/XP/2K3
This driver version is 6.0.1.6278 in Device Manager.
Changelog:
1. Customizations.
Huh, it seems that abit did not include a Realtek PXE boot OROM in their 18 beta BIOS. I'll see if I can add the latest one from Realtek's site. I'll also test Intel AHCI ROM 8.6 once I track down a copy of it, I never tested it.
If the latest Realtek PXE ROM works fine in 18 BIOS, I'll update 14, 16, and 17 too.
Okay, so here's a new BIOS compilation, this one with updated Realtek PXE Option ROMs and spanning most available BIOS revisions.
DownloadQuote:
abit IP35 Pro
BIOSes:
18 & ZZZ mod
17 & ZZZ / XXX mods
16 & ZZZ / XXX mods
14 & ZZZ / XXX mods
11
10
See http://www.lejabeach.com/ABIT/IP35Pro/ for details of the ZZZ & XXX mods.
NOTE: I was unable to update BIOS "12" for some reason. My apologies if you require this specific BIOS. I also did not attempt to update any of the beta BIOS versions available on the aforementioned lejabeach site for rather obvious reasons (except 18 and its variants, obviously).
!!! IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHICH BIOS TO FLASH: Flash 18ZZZ if you have a 45nm processor, or 14ZZZ if you have a 65nm processor for best compatibility.
Updated with:
Phoenix AHCI Option ROM 01.06.70 (08-13-2008)
Intel RAID/AHCI Option ROM 8.5.0.1030
JMicron JMB363 Option ROM 1.08.01
Realtek 8110SC PXE Option ROM 1.75c
Flash using a clean DOS boot floppy or a USB key. Syntax:
flash.bat
!!! DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK! I HAVE ONLY TESTED BIOS "18ZZZ" PERSONALLY. ONCE AGAIN, FLASH OTHER BIOS VERSIONS AT YOUR OWN RISK. !!!
Ligushka
2011-01-20
I highly suggest you do not use any BIOS older than 14, but I've included them for posterity. Only BIOS 18ZZZ has been personally tested by myself, but the worst thing that can happen when using an older version would be a conflict between a specific device's option ROM and the BIOS, in which case you simply flash back to the stock BIOS and report back here and I'll try to help you fix it.
Here is an example of the Realtek PXE ROM's configuration screen which is accessible after pressing Shift+F10 when prompted:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/a...h_IMG_0018.jpg
If you do not require the PXE ROM to display its "press Shift+F10 to configure..." message twice (remember, this board has two GBe LAN ports!) on startup after the Intel AHCI OROM's initialization message, please go to the CMOS setup screen, then Integrated Peripherals, then Onboard PCI Device, and set - Invoke Boot Agent to Disabled for both Network Controller 1 and Network Controller 2.
If for some reason you require one of the beta BIOSes which are available from the lejabeach website updated, please send me a PM.
Here's a list of the latest drivers (it seems that the first post doesn't get updated anymore):
- Intel Chipset 9.2.0.1021
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology 10.1.0.1008
- Intel RST 10.1.0.1008 drivers for F6 install - 64 bit
- Intel RST 10.1.0.1008 drivers for F6 install - 32 bit
- JMicron JMB363 Storage Controller
- Realtek 8110SC PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Realtek High Audio Definition R2.56 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit
- Realtek High Audio Definition R2.56 for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit / Win7 32bit / Win7 64bit
- abit ĩGuru 3.109
abit IP35 Pro motherboard & ĩGuru manual
Intel AHCI OROM 8.6.0.1007 also threw a "PNP/PCI compliant BIOS not found!" error. It seems that older AWARD-type BIOS do not like the Intel OROMs greater than 64kb in size. So, the only updates in the future would be Realtek or JMicron OROMs. But I'm glad I was able to help out a number of people by updating these OROMs! :)
EDIT: Updated BIOS compilation 2 posts up with even more BIOSes!
Hi everyone, need help with this mobo because:
I buy an IP35 PRO on last week for made a 2nd rig
However, when is powering up the board it is stalling at the 9.0 post and he can't access the bios. i did, clearing the cmos etc and i tried using different components of the following :
cpu = E8400
ram = corsair CM2X1024-8500C5D and mushkin HP2-8500. i tried one ram of either at a time.
gfx = normal pci and sapphire hd5570
psu = enermax liberty 620W
The post process goes through = 0.1 to 8.2 to 8.3 to 9.0 very rapidly. After about 5 secs - the motherboard restarts automatically with the code 9.9 and then goes to 9.0 again. But lately stops at code 9.0 and the cpu blower goes at full speed..
Does anyone have an idea what the problem could be ?
I dont know it has the latest bios.
thanks in advance.
According to the manual, "9.0." states:
Probably your CPU is too new (it is 45nm) and your BIOS is old (probably original version 10 BIOS), or you have a bad flash on the BIOS chip. Code 9.9. is "complete power off sequence".Quote:
Complete μGuru initial process
AWARDBIOS take over booting job
If you can find a friend with an older 65nm architecture processor, drop in that chip and flash BIOS to latest 18ZZZ I posted a few posts above and hopefully you will have no issues running your E8400.
Hey mate thanks for your help; i will try today with an older pentium 4 s775, if works i will flash to this bios, hope that this BIOS chip not are dead.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ligushka
But this bios not is official is a beta bios???, what about m629b17, OFICIAL BIOS?
regards from Spain.. :)
BIOS 18 is an official BIOS released by abit, it is simply a beta version. However I have been running 18ZZZ (see here for details about "ZZZ") without issues for several years now.Quote:
Originally Posted by winters
If you don't want any modifications and just stock BIOS with latest option ROMs, just flash BIOS 18 that's in my BIOS compilation (folder "18") a few posts above.
I don't know if this can help but this is the code 9.0 explanation.Quote:
Originally Posted by winters
Code 9.0 Description: Complete ĩGuru initial process AWARD BIOS take over booting job.
Code 9.0 Symptom:
_1. Power on -> Stop at 9.0.
_2. 0.0.-> 8.3. -> 9.0.
Code 9.0 Cause: Award BIOS initial stop processing
_1. OC too high
_2. BIOS dead
Code 9.0 Action:
_1. Clear CMOS
_2. Restore default setting for BIOS
_3. Replace BIOS chip
_4. Send to RMA at last
Let us know if you manage to sort it out.
This thread is a GD life saver. Able to take a three year old obsolete unsupported motherboard into giving full performance with a sandforce SSD. Thanks for the updated driver info and taking the time to update and share the Bios with latest SB drivers.
Ligushka, you rock. Thanks for the BIOS updates. :up:
I've been trying to find a reason to upgrade to SB, but I just can't. My IP-35 Pro is still rock solid!
Thanks for the kind words everybody!
New Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver for Vista/Win7: click
Thanks for the kind words everybody!
New Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver for Vista/Win7: click
hEY MATES, problem solved, the mobo it has the bios # .11 (from year 2007), just installed a older pentium 4, and voila, run, then flashed with bios .17; anyone has the .18 bios..??
Thanks for the help.
Where can i download the beta bios .18 not modded .zzz..?? I read folder 18, what mean.. Ligushka..??
Read this post and download the archive via the big "Download" link. Inside the archive is a folder called "18". Flash your BIOS using the files contained in that folder.Quote:
Originally Posted by winters
Thanks a LOT AGAIN, tomorrow i will flashing the mobo with this bios..Quote:
Originally Posted by Ligushka
Regards :up:
ok problem solved, flashed with a pentium 4 with bios .18 runs perfectly... now running E8400 425 Fsb x 9...... with 1,235 v
New Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver for Vista/Win7, version 7.040 (2011/2/22): click
I think this is an incredibly well designed MB, just a hunch. But I ran this program:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=267289
Its only found 5 errors out of over 4700. Those are probably from the cheap USB2/3 and soundcard's I have plugged in, I'm guessing.
Has anyone else run this program on this lifer motherboard?
Intel Rapid Storage Technology 10.1.0.1008 <- What driver is this?
Intel RST 10.1.0.1008 drivers for F6 install - 64 bit
Intel RST 10.1.0.1008 drivers for F6 install - 32 bit <- What are those RST?
JMicron JMB363 Storage Controller <- Sata driver right?
1. Latest RAID and AHCI driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glow9
2. For use during Windows OS install.
3. JMicron Controller is for PATA and eSATA.
I'm not sure if this has been posted or not, but there is a BIOS update available that upgrades the Intel ICH firmware from 7.5 to 8.5. It has something to do with better support for SSD's.
It's based on version 19, and it doesn't look like anything is changed in the bios itself, but the Intel Raid screen looks a little different and has more support. Also, it now shows as ICH10R instead of ICH9R.
The link to the IP35 (and many other motherboards) is here:
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/fo...-10R-RAID-ROMs
Already done by myself, along with other updates here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=7564Quote:
Originally Posted by SoylentRed
is there one for SATAQuote:
Originally Posted by Magic Chief
Intel Rapid Storage Technology is the SATA driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glow9
thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Ligushka
I ran this program several moments ago. I received this result:Quote:
Originally Posted by glen
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/a...5pro-18zzz.jpg
BIOS is 18ZZZ from my recent updated BIOS pack a couple pages back.
Obviously, the results likely depend on CMOS settings and whatever expansion cards are present, and maybe even USB devices.
New Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver for Vista/Win7, version 7.041 (2011/03/21): click
Realtek HD Audio driver R2.58 was also released recently. Download (Vista/7)
Thanks for the update, Lig. :yepp:
I have two of these boards, one is having some weird lockups and blue screens after a win 7 64 install, I think it was because of a USB wireless card, system is all stock right now..running 17 bios.....would these new bios help you think?
I cannot get that main download to work only wants to install ILIVID manager. Wont do that.
Please try this link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NZE24L2NQuote:
Originally Posted by theELVISCERATOR
I doubt the BIOS can help with USB issues. If you could upload the contents of %systemroot%\Minidump, I can analyze your blue screens to get a hint at what's wrong.
Some new option ROMs out:
- Phoenix AHCI Option ROM 01.07.10 (12-05-2008)
- JMicron JMB363 Option ROM 1.07.25
Despite the JMB363 OROM being a lower version than the previous 1.08.01 in my update pack, it is definitely newer. I've read that 1.08.01 is only for specific boards with port multiplier implementations, which we obviously don't have. I have finished initial testing of both of these OROMs and they work fine. Just in case the newer Phoenix OROM fixed some sort of bug related to the Intel OROMs, I tried Intel SATA AHCI/RAID 8.9.1.1002, but it still threw an error in RAID mode. I will get a small pack of BIOS 16-18 up soon for you guys.
many thanks for your work! waiting for the new BIOS pack :)
Plan on doing a OS reinstall ASAP. I run Windows XP Pro. Been about 2/3 years since the last one (well Abit was STILL a company then if that tells you anything). Honestly the OLD original drivers Ive been using since, Ive never had issues with. But I see that there have been SEVERAL updates.
My question is, I dont use RAID or the UGURU to overclock with (I overclock straight through BIOS) So is there a reason I need these drivers?
Which Drivers do I need? I'll be honest last time the OS was installed on this board (right after I FIRST built it), I dropped my system off at a friends house on the way to work, he installed the OS and ALL drivers for the board, and I just picked it up after work.
Gonna do it myself this time. Like I mentioned, Windows XP Pro, 2 hard drives NOT configured for RAID and overclock straight through BIOS. What drivers do I need.
Thanks Folks. Believe it or not, reading this forum/thread years ago is what made me decide on this motherboard (and a Q6600) for a build that is STILL suiting me well.
Yep, STILL a GREAT motherboard!!!
Thanks in advance (I work nights so Ill update when I can).
For Windows XP, you will need:Quote:
Originally Posted by iamfett
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver (if using AHCI operation mode for the SATA controller, you will need to create a floppy with this driver on it and press "F6" when prompted by Windows Setup and follow the instructions; if you are using IDE emulation mode, you don't need this)
- Chipset driver
- Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Ethernet Controller Driver
- Realtek HD Audio Driver
- JMB363 Storage Controller driver (if using IDE or eSATA)
- abit ĩGuru utility (for this one, you can simply install the device driver manually through Device Manager if you do not wish to install the ĩGuru utility)
Any other drivers will need to be obtained from the manufacturer (video card, any other add-in cards, etc).
Thank you for getting back about my question.
But I don't understand what this is, or means?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ligushka
Google didn't really give me much info if this is something I use or need.
Ive got 2 SATA WD6400AAKS-65A7B0 hard drives (one partitioned as "C" and "media", the other acts as storage for music and movies).
Both of my optical drives are IDE.
Help?
AHCI stands for Advanced Host Controller Interface and is a setting in "Integrated Peripherals -> OnChip SATA Device -> SATA Mode" in the CMOS setup, if I recall correctly. It enables proper SATA speeds of up to 300mbit, NCQ (Native Command Queuing), and hot-plugging of devices. I advise running in AHCI mode for best performance, and it's almost a requirement if you're running an SSD.Quote:
Originally Posted by iamfett
Your two optical drives don't matter as they are on the JMicron IDE controller.
To use AHCI with Windows XP, you can either install it in IDE emulation mode and follow this guide after XP is installed, or use a floppy drive + follow the F6 prompt during the first text-mode loading portion of Windows Setup.
Hey whats the best quad core chip this thing can support, can it do a Q8400?
Yes, it should support a Q8400 with no issue. Theoretically the best chip it can support is the Q9650. The IP35 Pro can theoretically support any Core 2 desktop chip as the beta BIOS 18 added support for E0 stepping processors.Quote:
Originally Posted by theELVISCERATOR
Hi all!
I recently had the opportunity to upgrade a machine running Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit. It is running the Abit IP35-Pro motherboard. I don't have a lot of experience with Win7 yet, so I'm not sure what will be working fine out of the box, vs what I really should install an updated driver for, especially since some of this stuff may not even have drivers for Win7 64-bit.
I was hoping someone could help me out.
- Device Manager shows no conflicts (except uGuru), so that is good. Can I update the uGuru driver in Device Manager and just use the Vista driver?
- I haven't installed any of the RAID, SATA, ACHI, or Matrix crap from Intel or JMicron. The system has 4 SATA hard drives but they are running in IDE mode, no RAID. Do I need any of this stuff? :confused:
How about:
- Chipset driver
- Audio driver
- Ethernet driver
Do I need to update these? Does it get me any benefit over what Windows 7 is already using? If so, how do I find the right version? There are links all over the place, and I'm not sure what is specifically for Win7 64-bit.
Thank you very much! :D
I had no problems with my IP35 Pro going from XP 32-bit to 7 64-bit, Windows automatically detected everything and that was me running the stock v16 BIOS.
The most up-to-date drivers are shown in Ligushka's post here. I can confirm the uGuru driver works just fine:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=7565
It's up to you if you use them or the ones Windows installs but I work on the theory they get updated for a reason, especially where hard drives and SSD's are concerned.
Whilst I'm here I'd just like to give HUGE thanks to Ligushka, using your modded v16 BIOS has allowed me to run my SSD in AHCI mode which would've been otherwise impossible. :up: