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

[OC4/3]

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.

Well,from a benching perspective:
45nm Dual Core processor
Bios 17=452xx performance point
Bios 18=slower then 17
So SPI 1M,Bios 17 is the best BIOS

[Ligushka]

If anybody wants an older BIOS revision with updated option ROMs, let me know.

[Powerfull]

If anybody wants an older BIOS revision with updated option ROMs, let me know.

I wouldn't mind BIOS 17 with updated option ROM, since I used it a lot for overcloking.

Thanks in advance.

[Ligushka]

I wouldn't mind BIOS 17 with updated option ROM, since I used it a lot for overcloking.

Thanks in advance.

Here you go. I have not tested this BIOS on my system, so as always flash at your own risk.

[Powerfull]

Here you go. I have not tested this BIOS on my system, so as always flash at your own risk.

Thanks a lot.

[EzyRyder]

There are new JMicron eSata and non-eSata drivers on the JMicron website for those interested.

PD: I think I need to update my sig!

[Cpl Ledanek]

There are new JMicron eSata and non-eSata drivers on the JMicron website for those interested.

PD: I think I need to update my sig!

thanks for the heads up

But I'm completely newb to this flashing but which driver was I suppose to download for my IP35PRO board...is this the driver???
advance thanks

[Ligushka]

thanks for the heads up

But I'm completely newb to this flashing but which driver was I suppose to download for my IP35PRO board...is this the driver???
advance thanks

This is the driver required for the JMicron storage controller.

[al13n8r]

question for Ligushka: could you also prove to update the BIOS for BIOSTAR TPower I45 ?

[Ligushka]

question for Ligushka: could you also prove to update the BIOS for BIOSTAR TPower I45 ?

Sorry, that motherboard uses AMI BIOS. I don't have experience replacing modules in AMI BIOS types.

[xchric]

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.

Powerfull,

I am planning to have Vertex 2 as boot drive and 2 other disks as raid 1. I didn't realize that the firmware version of ICH9R may cause troubles. I think I am still using a older version of the BIOS, not sure which one till I am home. The CPU I am using is Q6600. I am kinda hesitate to upgrade to the latest Beta 18 because I have seen some issues with the USB keyboard in bios under AHCI mode for Beta 17 & 18. And the last time I tried to upgrade the BIOS, it scewed the fan control and the temprature warning beep like crazy. I then follow the rule that " if it is fine, why change it " ...

Is there anyway to find out the firmware version of ICH9R for each revision of the BIOS?

If the firmware of ICH9R is too old. I may to the Beta 18 or get some help from Ligushka if it is possible to upgrade the ROMs.

Thanks in advance.

[Ligushka]

Powerfull,

I am planning to have Vertex 2 as boot drive and 2 other disks as raid 1. I didn't realize that the firmware version of ICH9R may cause troubles. I think I am still using a older version of the BIOS, not sure which one till I am home. The CPU I am using is Q6600. I am kinda hesitate to upgrade to the latest Beta 18 because I have seen some issues with the USB keyboard in bios under AHCI mode for Beta 17 & 18. And the last time I tried to upgrade the BIOS, it scewed the fan control and the temprature warning beep like crazy. I then follow the rule that " if it is fine, why change it " ...

Is there anyway to find out the firmware version of ICH9R for each revision of the BIOS?

If the firmware of ICH9R is too old. I may to the Beta 18 or get some help from Ligushka if it is possible to upgrade the ROMs.

Thanks in advance.

I can modify any of the IP35 Pro's BIOS revisions. Tell me which one you'd like and I'll be glad to update it.

I can also tell you the option ROM firmware of the AHCI controller for a BIOS revision, but it'd be easier to just update whichever BIOS you prefer.

[xchric]

I can modify any of the IP35 Pro's BIOS revisions. Tell me which one you'd like and I'll be glad to update it.

I can also tell you the option ROM firmware of the AHCI controller for a BIOS revision, but it'd be easier to just update whichever BIOS you prefer.

Thank you, Ligushka

Thank you for all the work you have been done on this great motherboard, all the helps you've provided to us. I appreciate it!

I won't be home till this Wednesday. Let me go back and check the BIOS version first.

[Powerfull]

Powerfull,

I am planning to have Vertex 2 as boot drive and 2 other disks as raid 1. I didn't realize that the firmware version of ICH9R may cause troubles. I think I am still using a older version of the BIOS, not sure which one till I am home. The CPU I am using is Q6600. I am kinda hesitate to upgrade to the latest Beta 18 because I have seen some issues with the USB keyboard in bios under AHCI mode for Beta 17 & 18. And the last time I tried to upgrade the BIOS, it scewed the fan control and the temprature warning beep like crazy. I then follow the rule that " if it is fine, why change it " ...

Is there anyway to find out the firmware version of ICH9R for each revision of the BIOS?

If the firmware of ICH9R is too old. I may to the Beta 18 or get some help from Ligushka if it is possible to upgrade the ROMs.

Thanks in advance.

xchric,

If you have an offcial BIOS there is a good chance that your version is 7.5.0.XXXX, you can see it on the top of the screen (second one) during the boot sequence.
You need to update your ICH9R Option Rom to use the vertex 2 (firmware 1.11) as a boot disk. Ligushka is kindly offering his help to get your favorite BIOS with updated option ROMs.

Good luck.

[xchric]

I can modify any of the IP35 Pro's BIOS revisions. Tell me which one you'd like and I'll be glad to update it.

I can also tell you the option ROM firmware of the AHCI controller for a BIOS revision, but it'd be easier to just update whichever BIOS you prefer.

I just check my BIOS screen. It tells me

P35-W627DHG-6A790A1BC-14

I am not able to tell which version of the BIOS it is.

Is it BIOS 14?

[xchric]

xchric,

If you have an offcial BIOS there is a good chance that your version is 7.5.0.XXXX, you can see it on the top of the screen (second one) during the boot sequence.
You need to update your ICH9R Option Rom to use the vertex 2 (firmware 1.11) as a boot disk. Ligushka is kindly offering his help to get your favorite BIOS with updated option ROMs.

Good luck.

Thanks, Powerfull

Ligushka has posted a BIOS 18 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

I saw you propose the latest ICH9R option ROM v8.9.0.1023 in another post.
Is it necessary to update the Intel AHCI to the latest or the 8.5.0.1030 version that Ligushka used is good enough for OCZ vertex 2 and maybe?

Thank you

[Ligushka]

You are running BIOS 14.

It's not possible to update the OROM to 8.9.0.1023 as I've stated earlier. It throws a "HARDWARE_UNKNOWN" error when trying to use the AHCI/RAID controller mode. I would assume newer OROMs would give the same error, so I settled for 8.5.0.1030. It seems to solve some issues, so unless some more pop up I don't think I'll try to see if any newer version happens to work.

[Powerfull]

Thanks, Powerfull

Ligushka has posted a BIOS 18 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

I saw you propose the latest ICH9R option ROM v8.9.0.1023 in another post.
Is it necessary to update the Intel AHCI to the latest or the 8.5.0.1030 version that Ligushka used is good enough for OCZ vertex 2 and maybe?

Thank you

I confirm that the BIOS from Ligushka (option ROM ICH9R 8.5.0.1030) is working with the vertex 2 latest firmware v1.11.

[xchric]

You are running BIOS 14.

It's not possible to update the OROM to 8.9.0.1023 as I've stated earlier. It throws a "HARDWARE_UNKNOWN" error when trying to use the AHCI/RAID controller mode. I would assume newer OROMs would give the same error, so I settled for 8.5.0.1030. It seems to solve some issues, so unless some more pop up I don't think I'll try to see if any newer version happens to work.

Thanks, Ligushka. I missed your previous post.

Since the 8.5.0.1030 is working well, as confirmed by Powerfull. I will try to update to BIOS 18 with your mod first. If I am not lucky enough with the bios 18, I will fall back to current bios 14 and ask your help to update its ROMs.

Thanks again.

[mapoub]

If anybody wants an older BIOS revision with updated option ROMs, let me know.

Hi !

I would be happy to have an updated BIOS, but as I use AHCI, I can't use the BIOS 17 or 18 (due to the keyboard problem).

Would you mind to mod a BIOS 16 with those ROMs :

Phoenix AHCI Option ROM 01.06.70
Intel RAID/AHCI Option ROM 8.5.0.1030
JMicron JMB363 Option ROM 1.08.01

That would be very nice !

Regards.

[Ligushka]

It seems that all the mirrors on the abit site for BIOS 16 are dead. If you can provide a mirror for BIOS 16, I can update the OROMs.

[mapoub]

Here it is :

http://dl.free.fr/phOi5946m

Thank you very much !

[Ligushka]

And here is your updated BIOS 16: http://www.multiupload.com/7XU5UFHSEA

I have not tested this BIOS on my system, so flash at your own risk.

[mapoub]

Thanks !

I'm going to test it right now...

edit : it works ! Great job !

[al13n8r]

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