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

[Cpl Ledanek]

thanks new-b, will save manual on file.

any chance this is Win7 related?

will try using USB connection instead also

[aztec]

I sold my IP35 and manual a year ago, but I still have a copy of the PDF manual I downloaded from Abit. I'll upload it for you (3.60mb) http://rapidshare.com/files/389541428/ip35-pro.zip
If you prefer another file host let me know.

Very good of you, new-b!

[Cpl Ledanek]

no dice.....

this time I set to RAID and connected the USB and eSATA

It's not the HD too coz I switched with last know good HD.

maybe time to visit JMICRON or Vantec Tech support.

UPDATE: I'm was adviced by a friend to check Device Manager...is there anything I can look up and make changes in there?

advance thanks

[Cpl Ledanek]

run Scan for Hardware changes and not getting recognized still.
I just tried two different SATA cables and two USB cables and not getting recognized still.

I went to JMicron for drivers but not sure which one applied to my situation.
Any other advice?

[Ligushka]

run Scan for Hardware changes and not getting recognized still.
I just tried two different SATA cables and two USB cables and not getting recognized still.

I went to JMicron for drivers but not sure which one applied to my situation.
Any other advice?

Try this: ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/jmb36x/X...17.55_WHQL.zip

[Cpl Ledanek]

Try this: ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/jmb36x/X...17.55_WHQL.zip

thank you, will try as soon as work is over.

btw, do I need to run a "driver-cleaner" before installing new driver?

[Cpl Ledanek]

@Ligushka, I tried that latest driver and still no result, see screenshot



I'm getting to the point of just getting another HD dock, but I want to know if this eSATA port will work for the new HD dock

[Betty_Swallocks]

If anyone is still after a copy of uGuru 3103 I've managed to find a link for it.

ftp://ftp-usa.abit.com.tw/pub/downlo...guru_v3103.zip

Hope this helps someone. I'm just about to install it and see if it makes any difference..

(Incidentally, this is where I found the link)
http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/23...-download.html

[Ligushka]

For those of you interested in having a more up-to-date BIOS, here it is:

abit IP35 Pro Beta 18 BIOS "ZZZ", modded version from here: http://www.lejabeach.com/ABIT/IP35Pro/

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

Included is AWDFLASH 8.94.

Flash using a clean DOS boot floppy or a USB key. Syntax:

AWD894.EXE 07-05-10.ZZZ /py/sn/cd/cc/cp

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Download

I have tested this on my IP35 Pro and it functions perfectly as far as I can tell. I do not have anything plugged into the JMicron controller, but have enabled it in CMOS setup and its option ROM screen still appears during boot up and also shows up and installs properly in Windows, so I assume it works fine. Confirmation wouldn't hurt, though!

[UrbanSmooth]

Any noticeable performance increase/cooler temps, etc?

[Ligushka]

Any noticeable performance increase/cooler temps, etc?

With the updated option ROMs? I doubt it. I haven't run any benchmarks though on disk I/O etc. Temperatures would not be affected whatsoever I believe, because these option ROMs are part of storage controller operation.

A user here who was having issues with some hard drive (I forgot exactly what, and I don't have the original PMs) tried flashing my BIOS w/ updated option ROMs and his issues were resolved.

[UrbanSmooth]

Ah, gotcha.

Was just pondering because I'll be bringing my DDR2 build out of the dust (ABit IP35 board included in this) as a backup to my high performance DDR3 gaming rig.

[al13n8r]

very nice Ligushka! 10x!

[Powerfull]

For those of you interested in having a more up-to-date BIOS, here it is:

abit IP35 Pro Beta 18 BIOS "ZZZ", modded version from here: http://www.lejabeach.com/ABIT/IP35Pro/

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

Included is AWDFLASH 8.94.

Flash using a clean DOS boot floppy or a USB key. Syntax:

AWD894.EXE 07-05-10.ZZZ /py/sn/cd/cc/cp

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Download

I have tested this on my IP35 Pro and it functions perfectly as far as I can tell. I do not have anything plugged into the JMicron controller, but have enabled it in CMOS setup and its option ROM screen still appears during boot up and also shows up and installs properly in Windows, so I assume it works fine. Confirmation wouldn't hurt, though!

Big thanks for pointing out this BIOS to us.

This BIOS fixed a bug with my OCZ vertex 2 with the latest firmware 1.11, the drive became not bootable but still detected, firmware 1.10 was fine. It was due to the old ICH9R option ROM v7.5.0.XXXX.

Any luck in the future to get the abit IP35 Pro Beta 18 BIOS "ZZZ" with the latest ICH9R option ROM v8.9.0.1023?

This option ROM can be extracted from Intel BIOS Update [BTX3810J.86A] here:

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...16604&lang=eng

Unfortunately I do not have the knowledge to do it myself.

Thanks again.

[al13n8r]

Hope he can done this marvelous job!

[Ligushka]

I have tried that option ROM (as well as 9.5.0.1021, but not 9.6.0.1014) and it resulted in a "HARDWARE_UNKNOWN" error. If it were possible to use a newer version of the Intel option ROM, I certainly would have. Sorry. Maybe I'll try 9.6.0.1014 and 8.9.1.1002 sometime. I'm glad to hear that the updated BIOS fixed your issue, though! If you don't mind, could you link to my release post in your signature?

[Powerfull]

I have tried that option ROM (as well as 9.5.0.1021, but not 9.6.0.1014) and it resulted in a "HARDWARE_UNKNOWN" error. If it were possible to use a newer version of the Intel option ROM, I certainly would have. Sorry. Maybe I'll try 9.6.0.1014 and 8.9.1.1002 sometime. I'm glad to hear that the updated BIOS fixed your issue, though! If you don't mind, could you link to my release post in your signature?

Thanks for making our board as updated as possible.

Signature updated!

[Glow9]

Hey guys, overall how does a Q9300 run on one of these?

So if one would make an easy transition from a e4300 to a Q9300 what BIOS and procedure would be best?
It's been ummm since this mobo came out since I've done anything with this thing.

Do I flash the BIOS, then install new chip. or New chip then new BIOS. I pretty much want to do this in a way that wont make me reinstall windows.

Oh and how do I even flash the BIOS on this thing? Do I have to use any specific program I remember using a floppy?

p.s. I love that this thread is still active has to be a record. I miss Abit so much.

[Ligushka]

@Glow9: A Q9300 works fine with 17 and 18 BIOSes in my experience (but I have no experience with overclocking at all). You won't need to reinstall or modify Windows in any way after dropping in the new chip. Depending on your current BIOS revision, you may not need to update the BIOS at all.

[aztec]

p.s. I love that this thread is still active has to be a record. I miss abit so much.

+1.

[Glow9]

What are the differences between 17 and 18 also, anyone know where I can find the newest drivers before Abit died?
I got to find an old OC guide its been so long since I was in my BIOS doing anything. My voltage constantly switches due to a power saving thing I think in the BIOS but what I don't get is that I have it turned off. Or so I think, which options would do this or should I just leave it as is?
I hope I actually see a difference over my 3Ghz e4300.

[aztec]

I'm not sure on the particulars with BIOS 17 & 18, Glow. I'm on 16 w. no issues and no need to update.

[Ligushka]

Details of each BIOS revision are on the first page of this thread.

Besides the abit µGuru software/driver, none of the drivers are abit proprietary. It would appear that the µGuru 3.109 link on the first page is dead, so here is a mirror. Here is a list for some drivers:

Realtek LAN
Realtek HD Audio
JMicron Controller

Both the Intel chipset and Intel Rapid Storage Technology drivers that are posted on the Intel website currently are not the latest versions. I have uploaded Chipset 9.1.2.1008 WHQL and Rapid Storage Technology 9.6.4.1002 inf files (there doesn't appear to be a setup file with the RST service for 9.6.4.1002; if you want it, you'll have to install the bundled "Intel Rapid Storage Technology 9.6.3.1001.exe" in the archive first, then update to the latest driver using 9.6.4.1002 files through Device Manager) here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SPIG8V6T

If you're not using RAID or AHCI modes with the Intel SATA controller, you do not require the RST drivers. The Chipset installer should install the latest version of the applicable driver for IDE emulation mode.

Here are the IP35 Pro manual and µGuru manuals, too. Links on first post are dead.

I hope this helps!

[Glow9]

I think uGuru f'ed up my system once when trying to update the drivers. Whats the best floppy method? Do I need to use a program to do it with a floppy?

[Ligushka]

I think uGuru f'ed up my system once when trying to update the drivers. Whats the best floppy method? Do I need to use a program to do it with a floppy?

By "floppy method" I assume you're talking about flashing the BIOS? I would advise using a USB key for flashing the BIOS. Use this utility and these DOS files to create a bootable USB key. I would advise using my BIOS with updated option ROMs as it's the latest BIOS anywhere.

µGuru has caused constant blue screens for my brother's computer which has an abit AT8-32x motherboard with BIOS 12, but I've not had any issues with just the driver installed on my machine.