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

[luihed]

Hi I'm going to get this motherboard soon but out of curiosity I would like to know if the cooling system really uses a heatpipe, I suppose this question is directed to cLOUDFAn unless anybody else is mad enough to saw their heatpipe in half.

Mines getting chopped up in the next couple of weeks if I manage to do my mod... If its a real heatpipe there should be some sort of liquid inside right?

Anybody know if the heatpipe is copper or something else?

[FlimFlam00]

So this is my second board since my first one was borked from the get go.

Anyway, if I make ANY changes in the BIOS my rig won't post. This board is like 4 days old. I was able to load XP and Vista 64. I had to change the USB control in the BIOS to Keyboard over OS. They keyboard would respond at the BIOS splash but not after post like hitting any key to boot from cd.

For some reason my new Vista install went to trash. Now I am trying to boot into XP but can't and cannot even OC. If I make changes in the BIOS, my machine won't post. It just stutters, and the fans and lights flicker and it won't start. It won't start after saving BIOS settings. Now I can enter the BIOS by hitting delete, but when I have to get to the OS selection screen or "Press Any key" screens, it won;t respond even though there is backlighting and power to the KB.

Seems I am kind of screwed, and have been very unhappy with this abit board, my first actual abit. The two versions of the BIOS make no difference. Any suggestions, or a simple oversight by me will be welcome.

[Alik4041]

So this is my second board since my first one was borked from the get go.

Anyway, if I make ANY changes in the BIOS my rig won't post. This board is like 4 days old. I was able to load XP and Vista 64. I had to change the USB control in the BIOS to Keyboard over OS. They keyboard would respond at the BIOS splash but not after post like hitting any key to boot from cd.

For some reason my new Vista install went to trash. Now I am trying to boot into XP but can't and cannot even OC. If I make changes in the BIOS, my machine won't post. It just stutters, and the fans and lights flicker and it won't start. It won't start after saving BIOS settings. Now I can enter the BIOS by hitting delete, but when I have to get to the OS selection screen or "Press Any key" screens, it won;t respond even though there is backlighting and power to the KB.

Seems I am kind of screwed, and have been very unhappy with this abit board, my first actual abit. The two versions of the BIOS make no difference. Any suggestions, or a simple oversight by me will be welcome.

I would RMA the motherboard but not before giving abit's customer support a call.

[Master of None]

So this is my second board since my first one was borked from the get go.

Anyway, if I make ANY changes in the BIOS my rig won't post. This board is like 4 days old. I was able to load XP and Vista 64. I had to change the USB control in the BIOS to Keyboard over OS. They keyboard would respond at the BIOS splash but not after post like hitting any key to boot from cd.

For some reason my new Vista install went to trash. Now I am trying to boot into XP but can't and cannot even OC. If I make changes in the BIOS, my machine won't post. It just stutters, and the fans and lights flicker and it won't start. It won't start after saving BIOS settings. Now I can enter the BIOS by hitting delete, but when I have to get to the OS selection screen or "Press Any key" screens, it won;t respond even though there is backlighting and power to the KB.

Seems I am kind of screwed, and have been very unhappy with this abit board, my first actual abit. The two versions of the BIOS make no difference. Any suggestions, or a simple oversight by me will be welcome.

Go here:

http://forum.uabit.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48

Post your problems, list all components.

[C-N]

If I make ANY changes in the BIOS my rig won't post.

Any suggestions, or a simple oversight by me will be welcome.

What RAM are you using?

I had/have the same issue with my oldest set of OCZ PC2-8500 SLI that I use for suicide runs & generally abuse but luckily I have several sets so I just change the RAM overclock to where I want to be then slip the old torture able set back in & everything runs fine.

My old set wont boot @ 1.8v either so again if the CMOS needs clearing I have to change the RAM to a newer set or sometimes I use a 512mb stick of no name cheap 1.8v CL5 PC2-6400 just to boot.

What I am getting at is perhaps you should try some different RAM & see if it helps.

CN

[chawks2]

Here is some information on the heatpipe. There used to be a pic in that thread showing the cross section of the pipe itself. If I remember correctly, it was a wet type of foam.

For those who read the thread, the 3 x 13 heatsink does not fit on the mosfets.

[K20]

Here is some information on the heatpipe. There used to be a pic in that thread showing the cross section of the pipe itself. If I remember correctly, it was a wet type of foam.

For those who read the thread, the 3 x 13 heatsink does not fit on the mosfets.

You have saved the lives of many heatpipes today.

If you have de-soldered your heatpipe is it one long one from mosfets - southbridge or 2 short ones from mosfets - northbridge, northbridge - southbridge?

[chawks2]

If you have de-soldered your heatpipe is it one long one from mosfets - southbridge or 2 short ones from mosfets - northbridge, northbridge - southbridge?

I decided against getting crazy with the heatpipe and delved into watercooling. Hopefully, someone has done this mod and has an answer!

[K20]

I decided against getting crazy with the heatpipe and delved into watercooling. Hopefully, someone has done this mod and has an answer!

So what, you've watercooled your NB, SB and Mosfets?

[FlimFlam00]

What RAM are you using?

I had/have the same issue with my oldest set of OCZ PC2-8500 SLI that I use for suicide runs & generally abuse but luckily I have several sets so I just change the RAM overclock to where I want to be then slip the old torture able set back in & everything runs fine.

My old set wont boot @ 1.8v either so again if the CMOS needs clearing I have to change the RAM to a newer set or sometimes I use a 512mb stick of no name cheap 1.8v CL5 PC2-6400 just to boot.

What I am getting at is perhaps you should try some different RAM & see if it helps.

CN

I am using XMS pc8500. I only have two sets at the moment. 2 x 1gb Corsair, and 2 x 2gb Mushkin. I gave a set to a needy friend, but thinking of picking up some Crucials or Gskills this week. I have just been spending money like mad - iPhone, Macbook Pro, 2nd rig, 42" HDTV, etc, and I still have stuff on my "wish list."

Well I love the features and layout of the board, but have had problems with two of them. It is very quirky, and am much more fond of 680i board at the moment. I may just RMA this board again or get another 680i board, or the DFI p35. Just as long as it works, I am good, because in a short while it is going to be replaced with an X38 or nVidia C72 board.

Problems the past two weeks:

My LL a05 build:

cpu backplate fell behind mobo when install WB (doh!)
two borked Swiftech pumps (RMA'd)
bad ip35 board (RMA)
corrupted Vista64 install
2nd ip35 - acting really funny

build for someone else

rad leak
rad puncture
fan cable cut (sliced it cutting a zip tie)
bad IDE cable (two hours to TS)
faulty DVD drive

Are the Hardware God's testing my skills/patience or what? Though some of them were my SNAFU's.

I am going to read every post in this thread to see if i can glean some settings.

Thanks guys.

[Alik4041]

Can you guys please tell me how to make a MS Dos USB Flash Drive? I'm trying to flash my bios with Ace's Guide. Really need help on this. Thanks.

[Ace-a-Rue]

Can you guys please tell me how to make a MS Dos USB Flash Drive? I'm trying to flash my bios with Ace's Guide. Really need help on this. Thanks.

use this tool to make your USB drive into a bootable drive:

http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=197

[Alik4041]

use this tool to make your USB drive into a bootable drive:

http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=197

Thanks. I'm doing your heatpipe mod as I post this Homedepot only had the #4 Galvanized washer. And the #4 bolts are flat head bolts but it'll do. I'm gonna leave the thermal tape on until I receive my MX-2. BTW, do you guys think it's worth the upgrade from a Zalman 9500 to a TRUE?