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

[Nelly]

Official Abit Forums

http://forum.uabit.com/

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Reviews

Abit IP35 PRO Review (Gold Award) @ Anandtech

Abit IP35 PRO Review @ BenchZone

Johnny Bravo's @ Xstreme Systems Review

Compatable Air Cooling List (NOTE: Doesnt take into consideration case sizes)

Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme
Thermaright Ultra-120A
Thermaright SI-128 SE
Thermaright SI-120
Thermaright XP-120
Thermaright Ultima-90
Thermaright XP-90C

Noctua NH-U12F

Tuniq Tower 120 Blue LED CPU Cooler
Tuniq Tower 120

Thermaltake Big Typhoon 120 VX (CL-P0310)
Thermaltake Big Typhoon 120 (CL-P0114)

Scythe "NINJA PLUS Rev.B" 6Heat Pipes CPU Cooler

Enzotech Ultra-X <Discontinued>

Xigmatek HDT-S1283

Zalman CNPS9700 LED Aero Flower
Zalman CNPS9700 NT Aero Flower
Zalman CNPS9500-AT Aero Flower

Compatable Ram List - Bootable with default voltage to bios

'CLICK HERE' - ABIT'S Official Compatable Ram List

Corsair 2GB Dominator DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x2GB) CAS5
Corsair 4GB XMS2 DHX DDR2 PC2-6400 (4x1GB) CAS4
Corsair 4GB XMS2 DHX DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5
Corsair 4GB XMS2 DHX DDR2 PC2-6400 (4x1GB) CAS5
Corsair 2GB Dominator DDR2 PC2-8888 (2x1GB) CAS4
Corsair 2GB Dominator DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS3
Corsair 2GB Dominator DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
Corsair 2GB TwinX DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4

G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PQ PC2-8500 (2x2GB) CAS5
G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PQ PC2-8000 (2x2GB) CAS5
G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PQ PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5
G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PK PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 HZ PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 HK PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4

Mushkin 4GB DDR2 XP2-8500 (2x2GB) CAS5
Mushkin 4GB DDR2 XP2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
Mushkin 2GB DDR2 Redline XP2-8000 (2x1GB) CAS4
Mushkin 4GB DDR2 HP2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5

Crucial 4GB Ballistix Red Tracer DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
Crucial 4GB Ballistix Black Tracer DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
Crucial 4GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS4
Crucial 2GB Ballistix Tracer DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
Crucial 2GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
Crucial 2GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-8000 (2x1GB) CAS5 <Discontinued>
Crucial 2GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4
Crucial 2GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-5300 (2x1GB) CAS3
Crucial 2GB 10th Anniversary DDR2 PC2-5300 (2x1GB) CAS3 (Limited Edition) <Discontinued>

OCZ 2GB REAPER HPC Edition DDR2 PC-9200 (2x1GB) CAS5
OCZ 2GB REAPER HPC Edition DDR2 PC-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
OCZ 2GB FlexXLC Edition DDR2 PC2-9200 (2x1GB) CAS5
OCZ 2GB SLI-Ready Edition DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
OCZ 2GB SLI-Ready Edition DDR2 PC2-7200 (4x1GB) CAS4
OCZ 2GB SLI-Ready Edition DDR2 PC2-7200 (2x1GB) CAS4
OCZ 2GB Platinum XTC Series DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4

Kingston HyperX 2GB DDR2 PC2-9600 (2x1GB) CAS5

Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5

Super Talent 2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4

A-DATA Desktop 4GB DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x2GB) CAS5

Team 2GB Xtreem DDR2 PC2-9600 (2x1GB) CAS5
Team 2GB Xtreem DDR2 PC2-8500 (2x1GB) CAS5
Team 4GB Xtreem DDR2 PC2-6400 (4x1GB) CAS4
Team 2GB Xtreem DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4
Team 2GB Xtreem DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS3 <Discontinued>

CellShock 2GB DDR2 PC2-8000 (2x1GB) CAS4
CellShock 2GB DDR2 PC-8000 (2x1GB) CAS5
CellShock 2GB DDR2 PC-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4

Here's a new BIOS compilation, this one with an updated JMicron JMB363 storage controller option ROM. Sorry for taking so long to update it.


Download the BIOS compilation

I highly suggest you do not use any BIOS older than 14, but I've included them if you absolutely need to run an older version for whatever reason. Flash at your own risk. I've personally tested 18ZZZ only. There's very little chance of failure for other versions, however. Worst thing that'll happen is some option ROM throws an error, in which case you flash back to a stock BIOS and post here so I can figure out why and possibly correct it (or put in an older working version of that option ROM instead).

If you do not require the PXE ROM to display its "press Shift+F10 to configure..." message twice after the Intel AHCI OROM's initialization message during boot up, 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 a beta BIOS version available from the lejabeach website updated, please send me a PM.

Drivers:

• Intel Chipset 9.4.0.1026 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. 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 R2.73 for Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 32-bit NEW!
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.73 for Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 64-bit NEW!
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.73 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.

[shawn1998]

The newest uGuru is now 3.1.0.4.

http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/downl...ET_TYPE=LGA775

This is also the version that came on the IP35 Pro driver cd.

Shawn

[Nelly]

Aye I got an e-mail on the Abit forums a few minutes ago lol

Ammended it now, thanks.

[shawn1998]

I can confirm also that this newest version works ok with the IP35 as well.

[mojo_lo]

pulled from a Greek forum:

Click to see more pictures


http://www.outofspecs.gr/forum/showthread.php?t=337

[derektm]

pulled from a Greek forum:

Can you translate and sum up what they said about the board?

[mojo_lo]

Can you translate and sum up what they said about the board?

sorry guys. i don't speak Greek, and babel fish is difficult . i just found it on google and registered in order to download the pics and share them here.

the guy had a Lian-Li case with one of these VapoChill rigs.

the user is Obijuan83. he's now also got results of a Q6600 @ 9x 460Mhz. next test is to lower the multiplier to really test the FSB...well, that's enough play-by-play, LOL

they've also linked to this thread so maybe he'll pop in here to share his data

[thriller99]

wao ! First result are nice but i want more

[doom_st]

@mojo_lo you mean outofspecs.gr

tell me what do you want to know about it.

[sofarfrome]

hopefully I will have some results this weekend.

[Hazzan]

Keep this Thread !!! nice............

[Lestat]

damn those P35 chipsets are freaks!!

500x9 is a massive pain in the ass to do. the boards are just relly hitting it hard to do that.

thats damn awesome though!!

[MichelinGuy]

NEVER EVEN MIND WHAT I SAID!!! Look at the clock below!! omg... me wants it hard!

[TASOS]

Testing with a C2D E6600 on aircooling

[Lestat]

Testing with a C2D E6600 on aircooling

holy crap!!

[mojo_lo]

Tasos, are you following the thread at outofspecs.gr?

thx for the nice results, BTW. FSB is looking good!

how are your impressions of the maturity of this board and its BIOS? this is actually the biggest concern for me.

[TASOS]

Tasos, are you following the thread at outofspecs.gr?

thx for the nice results, BTW. FSB is looking good!

how are your impressions of the maturity of this board and its BIOS? this is actually the biggest concern for me.

No i do my own testing for an other Greek forum.

I havent posted anything yet,cause i'm still testing.

The boards that came to Europe had the 17/05/2007 bios that doesnt have strap selection like the initial release bios 02/05/2007

I heard there in a newer bios June dated (i havent got it yet)

For normal use up to medium-high o/c .... the board seems to work fine.
It will get even better with future bios releases.

[derektm]

No i do my own testing for an other Greek forum.

I havent posted anything yet,cause i'm still testing.

The boards that came to Europe had the 17/05/2007 bios that doesnt have strap selection like the initial release bios 02/05/2007

I heard there in a newer bios June dated (i havent got it yet)

For normal use up to medium-high o/c .... the board seems to work fine.
It will get even better with future bios releases.

I ordered this board too. We'll see how it goes. If you find that june bios post up

[mojo_lo]

can anyone confirm which audio codec this board is using? i can't find it listed anywhere.

the Realtek ALC889A used on the Gigabyte P35 boards seems to be the latest and greatest, and according to bit-tech.net, outdoes the ADI chip on the P5K boards.

hoping the ABIT uses this chip as there is no soundcard in the market that i want to buy right now and my M-Audio Revolution is not supported in Vista.

EDIT: nevermind, found that it uses the ALC888 .

Another review posted at ocextreme.org

[shawn1998]

Alright, I'm baffled and getting real pissed. I cannot get IE7 32bit to work, it says I have no internet connection, but 64bit works fine.

I did a fresh install of Vista 64bit today with a KillerNic installed. I wanted to test out the onboard nic, so I uninstalled the KN drivers, restarted and enabled one of the onboard nic's. Drivers installed ok, but now IE7 32bit will not work at all. It gives the "Cannot display a webpage" screen. i can't even log into my router with it. 64Bit IE7 works great, though. What the hell am I doing wrong here???????

Thanks

Shawn

[derektm]

Alright, I'm baffled and getting real pissed. I cannot get IE7 32bit to work, it says I have no internet connection, but 64bit works fine.

I did a fresh install of Vista 64bit today with a KillerNic installed. I wanted to test out the onboard nic, so I uninstalled the KN drivers, restarted and enabled one of the onboard nic's. Drivers installed ok, but now IE7 32bit will not work at all. It gives the "Cannot display a webpage" screen. i can't even log into my router with it. 64Bit IE7 works great, though. What the hell am I doing wrong here???????

Thanks

Shawn

That may have something to do with the 64bit Gigabit lan driver?

[xTr33m sammich!]

Is there an option for 1t like the P5K?
Looking at this or the P5K as possible replacements for my Killer 680i, also looking at 1066 dominators, and either an 8800gtx or a 2900xt...

[Lu523]

Looks good so far.

[Snipermaik]

Hello
can upload please times one of you the Bios from 02/05/2007? I have a P35 pro with Bios of 17/05/2007 and come thereby not over 415mhz FSB. Thanks

[strange|ife]

have this puppy now. on stock intel cooler, was to lazy to put on my tuniq. my cpu is lapped also.

400x9 58~65c only bumped up vcore to 1.35, MCH a hair and left sb alone. vtt is stock..rock solid

standard stuff.

i decided to drop the multi down to 6x475. rock solid. the slight increase on voltages all around..except on my pc6400..had to ramp it up to 2.2 to be stable at 4-4-4-12. 4gb total. sub times set to auto

very nice. iam much happier with this board then the p5k, the bios is more rich aswell. the lack of 1t is a let down, but hopefully a bios update will fix that.

set it back to 333fsb for now while i run prime over night to see how stable it is stock.

nice board overall, at least the sata issues arnt going on like with the p5k dlx i just returned.

will post screens once i apply tuniq at least on friday. 500+ with some pwn cooling should be easy it seems