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

[UrbanSmooth]

Still going strong in my DDR2 backup rig along with a Q6600 @ 3.33GHz.

[Ligushka]

Intel has termed our Intel ICH9R/DO/DH SATA AHCI Controller obsolete in Intel RST 11.x release notes, so Intel Rapid Storage Technology 10.8.0.1003 is the final supported version for our motherboard.

Realtek HD Audio R2.67 was released a couple weeks ago.

Realtek High Audio Definition R2.67 for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit / Win7 32bit / Win7 64bit
Realtek High Audio Definition R2.67 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit

Nothing new to report other than that.

[squito]

It's upgrade time (kinda) - E8400, more memory (adding 4GB), bigger hard drive, more powerful power supply etc.

Thank you for all that you do Ligusta !

[Ligushka]

Megaupload got megashutdown, so I had to update the links for µGuru and motherboard manual.

Realtek has released a new version of the Ethernet driver for all versions of Windows.

Drivers:

• Intel Chipset 9.3.0.1019 NEW!
  EXE & ZIP formats
  These drivers are unnecessary if you're running Windows 7 or Vista 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; point 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).
• 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 R2.67 for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit / Win7 32bit / Win7 64bit
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.67 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit
• 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.

[squito]

Megaupload got megashutdown, so I had to update the links for µGuru and motherboard manual.

Many thanks - grabbed your latest BIOS compilation b4 the shutdown as luck would have it

[Nosfer@tu]

Does Uguru work in win7 x64 ?
Thx for the updated link, just got my old machine back for some updating

[Ligushka]

As far as I know, uGuru will work in W7x64. I don't bother installing the utility though, and just install the driver.

[Nosfer@tu]

Just read

Does Uguru work in win7 x64 ?
Thx for the updated link, just got my old machine back for some updating

The Vista x64 µGuru driver works fine in Win7x64.

[Ligushka]

I added a Samsung 830 128GB SSD today without any issue, running the latest 18ZZZ from my BIOS compilation pack.

Realtek has released a new version of the Ethernet driver for all versions of Windows.

Drivers:

• Intel Chipset 9.3.0.1019
  EXE & ZIP formats
  These drivers are unnecessary if you're running Windows 7 or Vista 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 R2.68 for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit / Win7 32bit / Win7 64bit
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.68 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit
• 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.

[Cpl Ledanek]

Hello, maybe anyone can help with a little OC for this n00b

I just upgraded my PSU to Corsair 850AX & MSI R7870 and I thought I could match this upgrade with a little OC. I don't know how OC really works but maybe anyone can give me notes or screenshots of your BIOS that I can maybe copy to mine
here's where I'm at for now


advance thanks

[Ligushka]

Sorry, I've never done any overclocking with this board and haven't really overclocked anything since 2006. Why are you running a beta BIOS, though (assuming your signature is current)?

[Cpl Ledanek]

Sorry, I've never done any overclocking with this board and haven't really overclocked anything since 2006. Why are you running a beta BIOS, though (assuming your signature is current)?

I think I just got lazy or frustrated w/ the bac-n- forth and stayed w/ the BIOS.

The CPU part, I have notes from Ace, but the memory is I'm clueless

[squito]

Still upgrading - 128GB Crucial m4 SSD being the latest addition - zoom!

[Dredd]

Currently running this board with a Q9550 @ 3.8Ghz, 8GB G.Skill DDR2-800, EVGA GTX 670 FTW, 2x 128GB Crucial M4

[Dredd]

I think I just got lazy or frustrated w/ the bac-n- forth and stayed w/ the BIOS.

The CPU part, I have notes from Ace, but the memory is I'm clueless

Try these settings...

FSB: 400Mhz
CPU voltage 1.4v (this is a start)
Memory voltage 1.8v
memory ratio 1:1 (800Mhz)
Memory timings 5-5-5-15

You should boot up into 3.6Ghz. Do some testing and then try dropping the CPU voltage down little by little. The only CPU features I'd turn off is virtulization. Everything else is on.

[Nelly]

Also, this thread broke 1 million views quite a bit of views ago Now if only we could update the first post...

Done

[Ligushka]

Realtek has released a new version of the Ethernet driver for all versions of Windows.

Drivers:

• Intel Chipset 9.3.0.1019
  EXE & ZIP formats
  These drivers are unnecessary if you're running Windows 7 or Vista 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 R2.68 for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit / Win7 32bit / Win7 64bit
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.68 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit
• 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.

Thanks for updating the first post, Nelly! Could you update it again to reflect this post?

[Cpl Ledanek]

Try these settings...

FSB: 400Mhz
CPU voltage 1.4v (this is a start)
Memory voltage 1.8v
memory ratio 1:1 (800Mhz)
Memory timings 5-5-5-15

You should boot up into 3.6Ghz. Do some testing and then try dropping the CPU voltage down little by little. The only CPU features I'd turn off is virtulization. Everything else is on.

Thanks
Will post screenshots

[Nelly]

Thanks for updating the first post, Nelly! Could you update it again to reflect this post?

Done

[Ligushka]

Realtek has released a new version of the HD Audio driver for all versions of Windows.

Drivers:

• Intel Chipset 9.3.0.1019
  EXE & ZIP formats
  These drivers are unnecessary if you're running Windows 7 or Vista 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
  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 R2.69 for Windows Vista / 7 / 8 NEW!
• Realtek High Audio Definition R2.69 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.

[grytche]

Hi!
Sorry I'm not English so I'll try to be as clearly as possible in my explanations.



I have a problem: the memory slots 3 and 4 are not recognized. I can not run the dual channel with my kingston 2gb + 2gb. They are only recognized in slots 1 and 2 as a single. Computer don't boot at all when I put them twice in the slot 3 et 4 ..they are not recognized at all in theses slots.
The ssd work but it not recognized too in the kingston toolbox software.

My bios is 1.8zzz

config:

core2duo 8200
Cooler Master 620W power supply
Msi 570gtx twin frost II
bios 1.8zzz
SSD Kingston HyperX sh103s3/120g in AHCI
4 go Kingston DDR3 pc 6400

All drivers are updated.

I never succeeded with this one or with another memory (gskills) to work.

Is this a hardware issue with the motherboard in your opinion?

Thank you for your answers!

[TaeOH]

Still running mine with my Q6600 @ 3.6GHz. I've been really tempted my bite the bullet on a 2500k setup, but my ip35, Q6600 and GTX 580 are giving me 60FPS on BF3, Skyrim, Rage and anything else I want to play.

Such is the case with games being developed for consoles with 5 year old hardware...

Yea I have been looking at an upgrade just to get to SSD, did not realize the user community updated the BIOS. This board has been fantastic.

[duvallite]

I'm building a budget system for my son-in-law using the IP35 Pro and Q6600, and I need a $50-$60 video card for it. The one I'm seriously looking at is this: GIGABYTE GV-R667D3-1GI Radeon HD 6670 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card, which I can get for about $57 shipped after the rebate. Usage will be watching videos and maybe some light gaming. Will this newer card work easily with the older IP35-Pro, or is there maybe a better option in the same price range? Thanks.

[Ligushka]

Sure, it'll work just fine.

[Ligushka]

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.