**Official ABIT IP-35 Pro Review/Overclock/Guide Thread**

Updated sound & Ethernet drivers, which include Windows 8 support!

Drivers:

• Intel Chipset 9.3.0.1019
  EXE & ZIP formats
  These drivers are unnecessary if you're running Windows Vista or newer as they contain all necessary chipset drivers for our board. If you would still like to run Intel's drivers, you can update Intel system devices through Device Manager by pointing them to an extracted installation directory of these drivers, but I don't think there is any benefit to doing so.
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology 10.8.0.1003
  32-bit and 64-bit floppy files for use during Windows XP or Server 2003 installation, or for manual installation through Device Manager on all versions of Windows: here
  These drivers are only necessary if you're running the onboard Intel storage controller in AHCI/RAID mode (see here to enable AHCI if running Windows 7 or Vista). This version of Intel RST is the final supported version for the abit IP35 Pro due to its use of the ICH9R chipset, which Intel has deemed obsolete.
• Realtek 8110SC PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller NEW!
  While this points to the PCI-E-based NIC driver, this driver is newer than the one found on the 8110SC page and works without issue.
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.70 for Windows Vista / 7 / 8 NEW!
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.70 for 2000 / XP / 2003 NEW!
• JMicron JMB363 Storage Controller R1.17.63 WHQL

Utilities:

• abit µGuru 3.109

abit IP35 Pro motherboard & µGuru manual

Click here for my latest BIOS compilation, which improves compatibility with SSDs.

Is there any program out there that will control the speed of the fans. I have tried speedfan but it is not working. It shows the speed in some of the categories but when you go to speed it is not listed. What do I need to do? I am using Windows 7 Ultimate on this board and just installed. Do I need to move my fans around or what? Thanks.

U can control only fans with 4 pin headers. On this motherboard it is atchievable with sys1 & sys2 fans directly from BIOS.

Well, I installed Uguru and it is controlling my fans. I saw that it did not work but saw on some it did. It seems to be working great. I still may switch the fans to see if I have more options for control. What about controlling the CPU fan? That is only a 3 pin header.

And when I just looked there is only a sys fan 1 and no 2. All the rest are Aux fans except for the CPU fan.

The Storage link has been dead for who knows how long. I mirrored it on my Dropbox. Every other driver is up-to-date and has working links as of this post.

Drivers:

• Intel Chipset 9.3.0.1019
  EXE & ZIP formats
  These drivers are unnecessary if you're running Windows Vista or newer as they contain all necessary chipset drivers for our board. If you would still like to run Intel's drivers, you can update Intel system devices through Device Manager by pointing them to an extracted installation directory of these drivers, but I don't think there is any benefit to doing so.
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology 10.8.0.1003
  Setup download | Floppy (driver only) download
  32-bit and 64-bit floppy files for use during Windows XP or Server 2003 installation, or for manual installation through Device Manager on all versions of Windows: here
  These drivers are only necessary if you're running the onboard Intel storage controller in AHCI/RAID mode (see here to enable AHCI if running Windows 7 or Vista). This version of Intel RST is the final supported version for the abit IP35 Pro due to its use of the ICH9R chipset, which Intel has deemed obsolete.
• Realtek 8110SC PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller NEW!
  While this points to the PCI-E-based NIC driver, this driver is newer than the one found on the 8110SC page and works without issue.
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.70 for Windows Vista / 7 / 8 NEW!
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.70 for 2000 / XP / 2003 NEW!
• JMicron JMB363 Storage Controller R1.17.63 WHQL

Utilities:

• abit µGuru 3.109

abit IP35 Pro motherboard & µGuru manual

Click here for my latest BIOS compilation, which improves compatibility with SSDs.

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Originally Posted by ingeborgdot

And when I just looked there is only a sys fan 1 and no 2. All the rest are Aux fans except for the CPU fan.

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u r right. There is CPU, SYS and rest are AUX fan headers (4 of them exactly). I'm using AUX FAN1 & AUX FAN2 headers for two 12cm GeminII related fans. I setup in BIOS temperature trigers (CPU) as [low 40°C, high 50°C] and appropriate voltage [low 8V, high 12V]. The same I could done using uGuru application. These are 3-pin headers and they lack PWM control in normal circumstances but on this board uGuru controls voltage directly which effectively replace the function of 4th pin.

I'm getting ready to load Win7 Home Premium on a new build using a IP35-Pro for my non-technical minded son-in-law, and I need advice on a couple of things before I do. I want to configure everything for as much trouble-free stability as possible, while still getting good performance, so I don't necessarily have to be the personal tech guy for him. The MB BIOS was originally 10, but it looks like I successfully flashed it to 14zzz. The components are as follows:

cpu - Q6600, GO stepping
cpu cooler - Noctua NH-U9B w/2 NF-B9 fans
memory - 8g total: 2x2g Mushkin Blackline DDR2-800 @ 5-4-4-12, and 2x2g G.SKILL Pi Black DDR2-800 @ 4-4-4-12
hard drive - 320g Seagate Barracuda 7200.10, 7200rpm, SATA
optical drive - Lite-On CD R/W-DVD ROM combo, with Abit SATA converter for SATA connection
video card - Gigabyte HD6670

1. Should I configure the BIOS for AHCI or leave them at IDE? If AHCI, do I make the change to AHCI in both the "on chip sata device - sata mode"
section and in the "on-board PCI device, storage controller - controller mode" section?

2. Any other settings I should change prior to installing Win7?

3. Can I install Win7 with all 8g (4x2g) of memory in place, or do I need to use 1 stick only until the OS is loaded? I've read that 4 sticks during OS
install could cause problems, but don't know if this is right or not.

Any other tips you guys can share on setting this system up is greatly appreciated.

1. Use AHCI for the "On Chip SATA Device". You always want AHCI enabled. As for the "On-board PCI Device Storage Controller", which is the JMicron controller, you should keep that as AHCI as well unless you don't have any devices connected to its ports, in which case you should disable it.

2. Other than enabling AHCI, nope.

3. Yes, leave all memory in place, it will be fine.

Be sure the auxiliary Molex plug on the motherboard is plugged in should the motherboard require extra power.

Thanks for the quick response. On another note, is the new driver thats listed on the first page for the Realtek Ethernet Controller the "RTL8110SC(L)" one, and do I also need the "automatic installer"?

Yes, the link is correct. Get the "Win7 and WinServer 2008 R2 Auto Installation Program".

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Originally Posted by Ligushka

1. Use AHCI for the "On Chip SATA Device". You always want AHCI enabled. As for the "On-board PCI Device Storage Controller", which is the JMicron controller, you should keep that as AHCI as well unless you don't have any devices connected to its ports, in which case you should disable it.

2. Other than enabling AHCI, nope.

3. Yes, leave all memory in place, it will be fine.

Be sure the auxiliary Molex plug on the motherboard is plugged in should the motherboard require extra power.

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I've ran into a snag prior to attempting to install the OS. In the BIOS, if I change the "on chip SATA device" to AHCI, save & reboot, then go back into BIOS, there are two issues.

Under Advanced Bios Features - Hard Disk Priority, it now shows my hard drive as SCSI-0 : P0-ST3320620AS, when previously it just showed ST3320620AS when it was set as IDE. And under Standard CMOS Features, it shows "NONE" for SATA channels 1,2,3,4, and they are all blued out, not selectable. Previously, it showed SATA channels 1,2,3,4,5,6, all in white and selectable, and my hard drive listed on SATA1 and my optical drive on SATA2. And one other thing, when set as AHCI, under Boot Device Order, it adds my optical drive's name "P1-Lite-On Comb" to the selection lists, where previously the optical drive was listed only as SATA CDROM.

Any ideas on what is going on?

It's working as intended, what's the problem?

I just wanted to be sure there wasn't a problem, since in AHCI mode it was seeing my HD as a SCSI-0 drive, and not as a SATA. Just thought I'd get some clarification first in case it was a problem. I haven't used AHCI mode before, so wasn't aware of what happens when you select that mode. Guess it must be okay, so I'll keep going. Thanks.

Need some help. I was finally able to get my new build up and running with BIOS options set to AHCI (had to put in a newer DVD drive), and have been busy installing some basic utilities. The one problem that keeps showing up that I can't figure out is this: every time the computer boots up and reaches the desktop, I get a message box that says "xInsIDE.exe has stopped working", with listed options to either close the program or to go on-line and try and find a solution. I've googled quite a bit, and it seems it might be related to the Jmicron controller, but I can't find out what I should do. FYI, my SATA hard drive and SATA DVD drive are connected to SATA 1 & 2, if that matters. Anyone know about this problem and what needs to be done?

Also, when first booting up and going through the post screens, this is on one of the screens: "Realtek 8TL8110SC Gigabyte Boot Agent, Press Shift-F10 to configure". Do I need to do this, and if so, what do I do? Thanks in advance.

Disable the JMicron controller in the BIOS if you're not using it. For the network configuration message, 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.

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Originally Posted by Ligushka

Disable the JMicron controller in the BIOS if you're not using it. For the network configuration message, 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.

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Thanks, that is exactly what I had tried earlier this morning after piecing together bits of information from the web, and it worked well. Thanks for the confirmation. I may still play around and see if I can get the JMicron controller to work properly. Maybe another driver or maybe just try setting it to IDE instead of AHCI so I can leave it enabled. Having fun........... ;)

Hello, I have not on this site since my original built in 2008. My abit ip35 pro is still hanging in there, but I would like to try a make over. I would like to install the following:

1) Samsung SSD 830 128gb
2) EVGA GTX 560 ti video card
3) Corsair ddr2 800 2x2 memory modules
4) Window 7 64bit

My current configurations is as follows:

1) e8400 intel process
2) abit ip35 pro MB
3) Corsair ddr2 800 2x2 memory modules
4) Termalright Ultima-90 cup heat sink
5) 650watt Termaltake Toughpower PSU
6) EVGA 8800GTS 512mb Video Card
7) 2 WD 500GB SATA “Black” Hard drives
8) WinXP sp3 operating system

My bios file is: (P35-W627GHG-6A79OA1BC-16) B09 the file name was 16.04 mod

I plan to install win7 on the SSD and then use the WD drive for data and other occasionally used programs. Excluding Window 7, a gift, the upgrade will cost me about $260.00. This board has been real champ all these years. If I can get another two to three years out of it with my upgrade, I will be happy. I primarily use my system to web browse, play games occasionally, heavy spread sheet use and word processing. My system has become so blotted over the years, I think I need to clean house and start all over again.

Questions:
1) Do I need to update the bios?
2) Could any of the comments listed have compatibility issues?
3) Did I miss anything?

I thank you in advance for your assistance and advise.

@duvallite: ensure you are running this JMicron driver if you haven't yet.

@fxh:
1. You will need to update the BIOS to a version in my latest BIOS compilation, preferably 18ZZZ.
2. No, updating the BIOS will be sufficient.
3. No, you didn't miss anything.

If I may follow up with the very basic questions:

Drivers requiring installation:

1) Intel Chipset 9.3.0.1019
2) Realtek 8110SC PCI Ethernet Controler
3) Realtek HA R2.7 for win7
4) Jmicorn JMB363 storage controller R1.17.63 WHQL
5) Intel Raid 10.8.0.1003 ?
6) Uguru Utility ?

1) If I currently have no need for raid function (5), can I install it at a later date if I change my mind? I remember having to install this support via floppy disk when initially installing the operating system, windows XP.

2) I have no need for the Uguru utility (6). Does if have to be installed at all?

Thank you for such a quick response.

What is "Realtek HA R2.7 for win7"?

You don't need the Intel Chipset driver for Windows Vista or newer.

1) This driver is not RAID-specific. It is an AHCI driver. Install it after installing Windows 7. Be sure your SATA Operation Mode is set to "AHCI" before installing Windows 7. This isn't the stone age anymore, you don't need no floppy.

2) You don't need to install the utility, but there is a device that will require the driver from the µGuru ZIP file, so be sure to install it via Device Manager.

Sorry, I meant realtek high definition audio drivers. I guess I just dated myself. I do have a floppy-card reader combo drive. Will that make a difference when installing AHCI drivers?

Oh, yeah, you'll need the HD audio driver.

No, you don't need anything at all with Windows 7. Just enable AHCI, install, then install the Rapid Storage Technology driver once you're in Windows.

fxh,

I'm just finishing building a Win7 system using my IP35-PRO and a Q6600. The only real problem I encountered was during the Win7 install. It was taking a VERY long time, and would hang at different points. After lots of google research and trying different things, it turned out the problem was that I was using an old Lite-On dvd drive, maybe 7 years old. I swapped that out for a new ASUS dvd drive from Newegg, and my problems totally went away. Win7 installed quickly and easily, and then I just had to tweak a couple of BIOS settings to fine tune things (see my posts above). Good luck with your upgrade.

I would just use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool to create a USB installer, then boot off the flash drive. It'll install much faster that way.

You people were so helpful, I wanted to update you on my upgrade attempt.

1) Updated to 18.zzz.... very successful.

2) added a samsung 830 SSD 128gb drive. No problems.

3) added 4gb memory module kit to match the existing memory on my computer. Problem, my system would not boot. I did not even get a video single. I tested all four sticks with memtest86 and they all passed. I even was able to boot with 3 sticks but not will all four memory slots pobulated. Then I proceeded to destroy one of my memory sticks by dropping it on the floor. that has the end to trying to get 8gb of memory on my system.

4) I migrated to win 7 x64. Problems, the installation went well, but now I can't update the OS via windows update. I am trying to get that issue resolved via windows seven forum.

5) Replaced my 8800GTS 512 video card with a MSI GTX560 Ti card. No problems.

As soon as I can resolve my OS issues I will be happy. Thank you all for your help.


PS: Should I try to upgrade my memory again, any thoughts on the possible issues?

Was your memory all 1.8v? I ran 4x2GB DDR2-800 1.8v Corsair sticks I got for $30 after rebates total without a problem.

CM2X2048-6400C4DHX 2.1V ver1.1

regards,
fxh

2.1 volts is ridiculous. The JEDEC spec voltage for DDR2 is 1.8 volts. Get 8GB of DDR2-800 1.8v RAM and it will work fine.

I will try your suggestion, if I can get my hand on some inexpensive memory. Will the 4gb make a noticeable difference? I was also thinking of upgrading to quad core, specifically a q9450. What has held me back so far is the cost. on ...bay they are selling for about $110.00.

I ran a Q9400 and 8GB of RAM in my abit IP35 Pro and was happy with the speed - I would have no problem running that set up for a couple more years should I need to, but I've since upgraded to an Ivy Bridge i5 system.

If you can obtain a quad core and 8GB of RAM for relatively inexpensive ($150 or less I'd say), I think it would be a worthy investment if you plan on squeezing out a couple more years out of your IP35 Pro based system, especially now that you've upgraded to an SSD.

That is exactly what I am trying to do. I would like to get another two years of my current setup. When I priced out a new system while still trying to re-use my power supply, monitor and case, I was still over $1K. Questions: the q9450 has 12mb of cache, the q9400 only has 6mb. I looks like prices are about $20-$30 difference. Should I hold out for a q9450?

I'd hold out for a Q9450, yes. Might as well get the best CPU you can if you're going to hold out for the next two years.

Hi, just ran into an issue I hope you can help me with. I created a repair disk for windows 7. I want to make sure it worked. To test it I went into my bios and set SATA CDROM as my first boot devise. I saved the changes and tried to boot form the disk. It went strait past the disk and booted form my C: drive. After 4 attemps, for the hell of it I tried booting from my floppy, after changing the first boot devise and it worked. It immidately took me to my A: prompt.

I have two DVD drives on my system, both four years old, one is a LG and the other a lite-on. Both work fine during normal operations. The resent upgrade to windows 7 was via one of these DVD drives. All my drives are running in AHCI mode and my bios are 18.zzz.

I normally backup my hard drives with Acronis. If you can boot via a DVD drive the backups do not do me much good. Am I missing something obvious?

Thank you for the help.

You must select the specific optical drive name in the boot selection options. It should be at the bottom.

Found it and it works. Thank you again.

question, what makes this board so special?
i mean there is a lot more options out there now that's much faster and more overclockable or am i missing something?

Check this headline :)

abit IP35-Pro: Houston, We Have a Winner

gottcha! :)

Hello again,
Has anyone run this board with 4x2 patriot memory modules? I am still trying to get to 8gb of memory the cheapest way possible.

Hi guys :)


Just got this board but im having problems with it. It come with 4gig of crucial Ballistix memory. 1066Mhz the setting should be 5-5-5-15. 2.ov but its not showing up as that. How to i change it in the bios to make it run at that speed ? It also has a Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 should i just leave that set on auto.



Thanks guys



:)

Anyone :confused:

Looks like everyone died on this thread. Thanks for all the help guys don't think i could have done it without all the help from you guys


:down:

Just go into the BIOS and change it? The BIOS probably just doesn't recognize the memory and it's corresponding timings/voltage. F1 on boot I believe...

Hi

Thats the problem,i don't know what I'm suppose to change ?

I have an IP35-Pro, Q6550, 8gb (4x2gb) OCZ PC2-6400, 5 sata drives and 2 DVDs, plus the stock stuff. It came with, and I am still running, BIOS #14. I have been running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit for some time now with no problems. Now I just ran into a problem! I wanted to install/use Windows XP Mode/Windows Virtual PC. When I went to install it, I got a message that "You cannot install or start Windows XP Mode or other virtual machines in Windows Virtual PC if hardware-assisted virtualization is unsupported or disabled in Windows 7." There appeared to be no place in the BIOS to turn it on.

So I downloaded and installed your latest BIOS compilation; 18ZZZ. It gave me the virtualization parameters, but gave me THIS problem! I cannot use 2 of my 2gb DIMMS in slots 2 & 4. 1 & 3 work fine, and run in dual mode like before. I even went so far as to test several different combinations of sizes and configurations, using either one or both of matched pairs of dimms, in sizes from 256mb to 2gb (all OCZ). Either as single, or dual, only slots 1 & 3 will not give errors. ANY dimm into slot 2 or 4 yeilds startup error (beeps and a tight loop of “83–90–98–99”, turns off, then on after about 3 seconds, and tries the same. Over and over.

I also tried every other BIOS available past #14. ALL yield the memory issue, and only 18ZZZ fixed the virtualization issue.

So I went back to my stock #14 BIOS, and am now running as before, with all memory, but no virtualization.

Any ideas/help you can provide will be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks

Have you tried to increase the PL ? (Perfomance level)

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Originally Posted by fxh

Hello again,
Has anyone run this board with 4x2 patriot memory modules? I am still trying to get to 8gb of memory the cheapest way possible.

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I have run 4x2GB Crucial DDR2-800 sticks, 1.8v. I don't remember the timings.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by donkey

Hi guys :)


Just got this board but im having problems with it. It come with 4gig of crucial Ballistix memory. 1066Mhz the setting should be 5-5-5-15. 2.ov but its not showing up as that. How to i change it in the bios to make it run at that speed ? It also has a Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 should i just leave that set on auto.



Thanks guys



:)

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To change timings, write down the SPD information and change the corresponding information in the CMOS setup and ensure voltage is set properly. I don't remember the exact names of the items in the CMOS setup, sorry.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by timaron1

I have an IP35-Pro, Q6550, 8gb (4x2gb) OCZ PC2-6400, 5 sata drives and 2 DVDs, plus the stock stuff. It came with, and I am still running, BIOS #14. I have been running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit for some time now with no problems. Now I just ran into a problem! I wanted to install/use Windows XP Mode/Windows Virtual PC. When I went to install it, I got a message that "You cannot install or start Windows XP Mode or other virtual machines in Windows Virtual PC if hardware-assisted virtualization is unsupported or disabled in Windows 7." There appeared to be no place in the BIOS to turn it on.

So I downloaded and installed your latest BIOS compilation; 18ZZZ. It gave me the virtualization parameters, but gave me THIS problem! I cannot use 2 of my 2gb DIMMS in slots 2 & 4. 1 & 3 work fine, and run in dual mode like before. I even went so far as to test several different combinations of sizes and configurations, using either one or both of matched pairs of dimms, in sizes from 256mb to 2gb (all OCZ). Either as single, or dual, only slots 1 & 3 will not give errors. ANY dimm into slot 2 or 4 yeilds startup error (beeps and a tight loop of ?83?90?98?99?, turns off, then on after about 3 seconds, and tries the same. Over and over.

I also tried every other BIOS available past #14. ALL yield the memory issue, and only 18ZZZ fixed the virtualization issue.

So I went back to my stock #14 BIOS, and am now running as before, with all memory, but no virtualization.

Any ideas/help you can provide will be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks

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Are your RAM sticks all 1.8 volts?

Sorry for lack of replies everybody, I no longer have a computer in my household with this board, I gave it to my girlfriend. It is still running 24/7 at full load (Folding@Home) with a Q9300 and 8GB DDR2-800 1.8v sticks running W7 64 without a hitch. No overclocking ever.

I will re-add this thread to my bookmarks to monitor it better.

New Realtek HD Audio drivers (driver version change only, Realtek's own driver version of R2.70 did not increment), JMicron storage driver, and Intel Chipset drivers. Maybe Realtek LAN too, I don't recall what version it was at when I last updated the driver list.

Drivers:

• Intel Chipset 9.3.0.1026 NEW!
  EXE & ZIP formats
  These drivers are unnecessary if you're running Windows Vista or newer as they contain all necessary chipset drivers for our board. If you would still like to run Intel's drivers, you can update Intel system devices through Device Manager by pointing them to an extracted installation directory of these drivers, but I don't think there is any benefit to doing so.
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology 10.8.0.1003
  Setup download | Floppy (driver only) download
  32-bit and 64-bit floppy files for use during Windows XP or Server 2003 installation, or for manual installation through Device Manager on all versions of Windows: here
  These drivers are only necessary if you're running the onboard Intel storage controller in AHCI/RAID mode (see here to enable AHCI if running Windows 7 or Vista). This version of Intel RST is the final supported version for the abit IP35 Pro due to its use of the ICH9R chipset, which Intel has deemed obsolete.
• Realtek 8110SC PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller NEW!
  While this points to the PCI-E-based NIC driver, this driver is newer than the one found on the 8110SC page and works without issue.
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.70 (6809) for Windows Vista / 7 / 8 NEW!
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.70 (6809) for 2000 / XP / 2003 NEW!
• JMicron JMB363 Storage Controller R1.17.65 WHQL NEW!

Utilities:

• abit uGuru 3.109

abit IP35 Pro motherboard & uGuru manual

Click here for my latest BIOS compilation, which improves compatibility with SSDs.

The latest BIOS compilation is still current. Neither Realtek nor JMicron have released new option ROMs, and Intel dropped support for the ICH9R chipset in their Rapid Storage Technology ROMs ages ago so the ROM 8.5.0.1030 and the driver 10.8.0.1003 WHQL are the final versions which will work with the abit IP35 Pro.

Not to necro an old (but excellent) thread, but was needing some help. I still have the IP-35P based system, and it's time I got another GPU. The HD4870/512 is starting to show signs of burn-out. Any suggestions for a new model that's similar to (or faster than) 4870 but with say 1GB VRAM for a larger screen and not too pricey? Not sure if there is anything these days that'll fit the x16 socket.

Also, is it a good idea to upgrade to Win7 on this rig, along with a new HDD? Do I have to update BIOS from my current 16 to 18.xx to run Win7, etc?

Any help is appreciated! Thx!

Windows 7 will work great. You don't need to update your BIOS, you can leave it as is. Don't have any advice regarding the GPU though, sorry.

Props for the quick reply, Lig. :up: D'ya think 4GB of RAM is enough for Win7? Not sure if I could find another 4GB of this G-Skill now.

4GB should be sufficient. I'd say for W7 2GB is the minimum. I ran 8GB, luckily I got it cheap ($30 total after rebate). Shame DDR2 is so expensive now.

Ok, 4gigs it is then. I'll just run this board til hell freezes over! lol Yeah I gotta build a new rig pretty soon...

Thx Lig.

rocking with only 4GB here :D

hoping to learn how to OC my CPU so I get get a higher setting on ArMa3 Lite this weekend
playing Standard Setting right now.

d/l the latest uGuru3109, hopefully I don't smell anything burning :D

Still rocking with my old gpu - the less than 2yr old ultra durable gpu just up and died - wrongly thought it was the end of this board ;)

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Originally Posted by Cpl Ledanek

rocking with only 4GB here :D

hoping to learn how to OC my CPU so I get get a higher setting on ArMa3 Lite this weekend
playing Standard Setting right now.

d/l the latest uGuru3109, hopefully I don't smell anything burning :D

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so d/l uGuru3109 and asking if anyone can help me walk thru it
my current settings are:

ExtClk ....................452MHz
PCIEClk ................. 100

VCore 1.4750 DDR 2.3
MCH 1.48 ICHIO 1.65
CPU VTT 1.30 DDR REF 0%
ICH 1.05 CPU GTLREF 67%
CPU GTL 67%

CPU-Z
Core speed 2028.MHZ
Multiplier x6
Bus Speed 338.0 MHz
Rated FS 1351.9

Did I just went down on my OC?
help NOOB please

Cpl Led -

I have my E8400 oc'ed to a decent 4GHz as a daily beater, but not using that rig right now (innurweb issues). My settings have been very stable over the long run. I'll try to get some of those settings posted up here for ya soon.

Thanks, can't wait for wife to finish shoe shopping
so I can go back to this.

forgive I really don't know what I'm doing so, I'll just post screenshots (can be enlarged: copy image address +paste new tab) for now:

started with this
http://i.imgur.com/RRTXOKV.jpg

first reading
http://i.imgur.com/nLNepf8.jpg

some benchie
http://i.imgur.com/YGodbCq.jpg

currently, where I'm at
http://i.imgur.com/71jP4K9.jpg

newer CPU-Z

http://i.imgur.com/3i1fp9W.jpg

I think Prime95 to be a mediocre stress-test tool. Try IntelBurnTest instead. It should be more stressful than Prime95.

Rocking with my third gpu - I love this board :)

^ :up:

Drivers:

• Intel Chipset 9.4.0.1017 NEW!
  EXE & ZIP formats
  These drivers are unnecessary if you're running Windows Vista or newer as they contain all necessary chipset drivers for our board. If you would still like to run Intel's drivers, you can update Intel system devices through Device Manager by pointing them to an extracted installation directory of these drivers, but I don't think there is any benefit to doing so. You can also run infinst_autol.exe /overall to do this automatically.
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology 10.8.0.1003
  Setup download | Floppy (driver only) download
  32-bit and 64-bit floppy files for use during Windows XP or Server 2003 installation, or for manual installation through Device Manager on all versions of Windows: here
  These drivers are only necessary if you're running the onboard Intel storage controller in AHCI/RAID mode (see here to enable AHCI if running Windows 7 or Vista). This version of Intel RST is the final supported version for the abit IP35 Pro due to its use of the ICH9R chipset, which Intel has deemed obsolete.
• Realtek 8110SC PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller NEW!
  While this points to the PCI-E-based NIC driver, this driver is newer than the one found on the 8110SC page and works without issue.
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.70 (6809) for Windows Vista / 7 / 8 NEW!
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.70 (6809) for 2000 / XP / 2003 NEW!
• JMicron JMB363 Storage Controller R1.17.65 WHQL

Utilities:

• abit uGuru 3.109

abit IP35 Pro motherboard & uGuru manual

Click here for my latest BIOS compilation, which improves compatibility with SSDs.

The latest BIOS compilation is still current. Neither Realtek nor JMicron have released new option ROMs, and Intel dropped support for the ICH9R chipset in their Rapid Storage Technology ROMs ages ago so the ROM 8.5.0.1030 and the driver 10.8.0.1003 WHQL are the final versions which will work with the abit IP35 Pro.

Many thanks for updating the thread, Lig. :up:

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Many thanks for updating the thread, Lig. :up:

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Ditto Dat :up:

yep 2nd the above, nice to see people respecting oldies (like me lol :-)

Thanks for updating this thread!
Just bought a 4 x 2gb ddr2 800 muskhin to replace my 4 x1gb transcend.
I cannot post whenever i use 3 or 4 sticks or ram( i've tried all different combinations )
I selected very loose timings (6-8-8-25) with 2,15V and mch at 1,44 and even at default 800mhz i vet BSOD.
So ,is there any recommended bios version i can test before i return the memory and live up with 4 x1gb?
Now i'm on modified .17 i think (how can i check the version i'm using ? It's been over 2 years i last updated my bios)

What is the part number for your RAM? Is it 1.8v RAM?

The POST screen tells you the BIOS version at the bottom of the screen. BIOS version should make very little difference, BIOS 18 only added support for E0 stepping for some processors IIRC.

It"s mushkin 996558..yes it"s 1,8V.

What power supply do you have? Can you test the RAM in another system with memtest86+?

It"s the corsair hx520.
I"ll try and test them but all sticks seems to be ok because when used in pairs of two(2 x 2gb) system runs fine even overclocked.The time i add one or two more i get error msg(either windows loading and attempt to make a repair or bsod or system freezes) even when underclocked to 700Mhz and very loose timings and MCH 1,52V and DDR2 2,125V
I was using 4x1gb at 900 mhz with tight timings and everything was ok.I didn"t expect to be so different with 4x2gb

thanks for the updates.

curious is anyone is making updates with the same board, to make it Crysis3 or BF4 ready?
what are your plans?

myself, not sure if getting a Corsair Hydro Series would contribute. Unfortunately, still running Win7 32-bit, so memory is maxed already.
my current card is running ok even MP BF3 but did hiccup on MOH.

Amazing that this thread is still alive and viable. My board is now in the Philippines being shared by an extended family member.

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Amazing that this thread is still alive and viable. My board is now in the Philippines being shared by an extended family member.

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Kabayan, that was my plan until they started buying iPad and smarphones.

So until BF4 or other extensive games comes around, I'm keeping this mobo.

The Legacy lives on!:up:

New to this forum but found it while looking for bios information on my aging but still alive and trusty Abit IP35 Pro motherboard. I am trying to download the Bios compilation but I get this error "This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!". Is it possible to get it from another source?

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5mp...it?usp=sharing

sorry to ask here, but, currently attempting to upgrade to 64-bit

in my sig is my memory. I only have 4GB, so obviously would like to max it with this board.
I see I have 2 sticks of CMX256A-3200LL XMS3200 256 MB 400MHZ 2356, AND 2 of XMS3202V1.1 024805 CMX256A-3200 C2

can I use any of these to max my board?
if not, please recommend place to buy memory besides eBay?

thanks

Those are all DDR1 sticks, they are physically incompatible. Craigslist might have some cheap memory.

UPDATE: Found some more.
I have a CM2X2048-6400C5DHX XMS2-6400 2048MB 800Mhz 5-5-5-18 1.80v ver4.1 08010010...these are silver with yellow and orange label,
http://i.imgur.com/kG6MaVl.jpg

unlike my CM2X2048-6400C5DHX 5-5-5-18 1.80V ver4.1 that are black http://i.imgur.com/NZW735L.jpg
will these work?

thanks for your assistance btw

Those will work fine.

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Those will work fine.

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thanks for the go signal.

inserted it in the open slots, prayed...re inserted the power cable to the PSU.
turned the PSU
POST= 01............:confused:

Heart racing....fumbled for Google answer...but, decided to take a chance...POWER ON....

IM WORKING!!!!

:clap::clap::clap:
thanks

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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5mp...it?usp=sharing

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Or anyone actually.

I'm a complete n00b when it comes to flashing, and I can't find my Floppy drive anyone, so I have to result with USB.

Can someone please set up a tutorial for a 6-y/o=me, on how to set up a USB flash drive for BIOS flashing.


I'm under the assumption that :
18/b18-1116.BIN
18/flash.bat
are the latest.

I didn't do any modding to the board besides Ace's fan mod.

I went back the default safe BIOS since I was getting into a lot of memory dump when loading/transferring a hundred pictures from camera to HD.

greatly appreciate it

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...ve-create.html

Yes, those are the latest files.

Thank you

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The Legacy lives on!:up:

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Yes that was a fun board.
My old setup is stil running. Now its my 74 year old uncle s desktop. Water cooled and ssd powered :-)

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

Still going strong here with ~4.92 years of total PC uptime. Still in use daily at my girlfriend's house and at 100% CPU load generally with Folding@home. It could use an SSD, but still is otherwise quite usable and fast enough.

brothers need your advice

I want to make one final update to this board since I maxed my memory and switched to 64-bit.

what FINAL nVidia video card should I get so I can play max settings?



My upgrade list, the rest of parts from current specs will get recycled

ASUS GTX780-DC2OC-3GD5 GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card $519.99
CORSAIR Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 Desktop Memory Model CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 $200.99
ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard -$30.00 Instant $339.99 = $309.99
Intel Core i7-4930K Ivy Bridge-E 3.4GHz LGA 2011 130W Six-Core Desktop Processor BX80633i74930K $579.99
CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i -$15.00 Instant + $10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card $124.99 = $109.99
Corsair Neutron Series GTX CSSD-N240GBGTXB-BK 2.5" 240GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive -$30.00 Instant $229.99 = $199.99
Subtotal: $1,920.94

YEP, wife's not going to like that

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generally that is a memory problem...a couple of things you can try is to raise your Vdimm and/or loosen you memory timings.

if that does not work, also raise your vcore, ICHIO and MCH.

why don't you post your set voltages.

i do see that you have four sticks of memory...overclocking becomes more difficult in that configuration...generally the cure is to at least raise Vdimm, ICHIO and MCH....do it in small increments to see if that solves the problem.

i will be gone for a week so someone else can give you a helping hand to help you solve this little problem-O;)

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Thread revival, I know, but I'm trying to get 4x4GB to work currently. Am running 2x2GB of the G.Skill F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ. I've been short on memory so I ordered another pair. I can get a stable system with the old pair and the new pair separately but they aren't playing well together. BSOD in Windows, etc.

Otherwise, been running my E6850 @ 400x9 2x2GB 2.0v 4:5 5-5-3-15-55-2T since 2007 without a hiccup. MCH 1.29v, ICHIO 1.5v. GTLREF at 67/67.

Now with all 4 sticks, I get a couple of minutes of stability if I raise ICHIO to 1.6v but nothing beyond that helps. Raising MCH makes the system less table. Raising (and lowering) vdimm makes the system less stable. Raising DDR2 reference voltage (from 0) makes it less stable. I'm about to give up and just down-clock it a bit. Will report back if that does the trick.

Well keeping everything as-is:

400x9 1:1.25 (DDR2-1000)

DDR2 2.0v
MCH 1.29v
ICHIO 1.60v

I get 2-3 minutes of stability in OCCT Linpack. These settings were stable for the last 6 years with 2 sticks of RAM. 4 seems to be a bit more demanding. No other changes improved stability (as explained above).

Dropping the memory to 1:1.20 (DDR2-960) gets me 20 minutes, and the test simply errored without crashing the system. Progress!

Then upping the MCH to 1.37v has so far netted me 45 minutes. I think I'm going to call it good if it survives 1 hour of hell :up:

OCCT Linpack (90% memory setting) torture test errored after 1h 41m. I figure if it can survive that long at that level, it should handle my daily tasks of web browsing and photo editing :D

I guess going from 1000 to 960 is a rather small concession to make in the quest for 8GB.

I will say...at no other time have I seen my CPU hit 70c like I did during OCCT Linpack :eek:

I just found out that there is an easy mode

http://www.delidded.com/lga-771-to-7...n-instructions

where you can run Xeon cpu's (LG771) in LG775 motherboards...

has anyone tried an intel xeon cpu (E5450) with ip35pro ?

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I just found out that there is an easy mode

http://www.delidded.com/lga-771-to-7...n-instructions

where you can run Xeon cpu's (LG771) in LG775 motherboards...

has anyone tried an intel xeon cpu (E5450) with ip35pro ?

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I have bad news, ip35-pro does not work nicely with 771 xeons. It will boot fine but whenever you change your overclock settings it will revert back to stock after double posting on reboot. Funny enough the ip35-e works without problems, except for the double post. So now I am rocking an E5440 on ip35-e while my ip35-pro is collecting dust. :(

http://i42.tinypic.com/2u4slm8.jpg

Amazing to see the IP35 still being supported here, with that in mind could I ask for some help.

I have kept updating my HTPC which is an IP35 motherboard, and now it has Windows 8.1 loaded I've come across the first real issue.

Windows 8.1 changes the way the system wakes from sleep (or hibernation), and now requires HPET, or High Precision Event Timer to be present as a system device. The only BIOS which supports this is the beta 12 BIOS, which is good, but also lacks the updates later versions have.

It would be a great benefit to current IP35 users wanting to use Windows 8.1 if someone could modify a later BIOS and add HPET support, or look into which module HPET is on and try to merge the code for it. Without HPET enabled in the BIOS our beloved IP35 will not wake with a scheduled task.

I can supply the only BIOS which does work with HPET, can anyone update a later BIOS with the relevant code?

I have no idea how to go about adding HPET. It's odd that only that specific version has HPET support, maybe that was one of the "beta" features they tried to add. Sorry, the only extent of BIOS modding I know is OROM replacement. If you can get by with using beta 12 and don't absolutely require the additional features/fixes of newer BIOS versions, I would be glad to update its option ROMs for you.

As you say it is odd, only beta12_01 has fully available HPET options. It works OK, the high precision timer is fully functional in this one BIOS.

BIOS versions M629B12b02 and M629B_12.BIN have the code present in the actual BIOS but the HPET menus are disabled the setup page. So the most up to date BIOS it could be enabled in is M629B_12.BIN

Your offer to update the Option ROMs is great thank you, so yes please that would great. So just for clarity the one we are talking about is M629B12b01

Thanks again, your help is appreciated.

It may be possible to edit the menu to be visible in the "stable" 12 BIOS release but last time I tried to edit menus I bricked my board, so I don't want to risk it. I will just update the option ROMs of the 12 beta 1 BIOS then, I should have it done within a few days.

Thanks, that great. Agreed no need to takes risks the early beta seems OK for me.

Updated the front page again with Ligushka's last update.

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Amazing that this thread is still alive and viable. My board is now in the Philippines being shared by an extended family member.

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Yes I agree, long time no see. :)

I miss the motherboards and the Abit forums, absolute great bunch of people on there, best forums I have ever used since using the Internet since 1994, total shame the forums were closed down.

Would of been great to have moved it onto another website and kept the community it had.

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Updated the front page again with Ligushka's last update.

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It's been a blast - here's to you two and Ace-a-Rue :clap: