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

[strange|ife]

[QUOTE=Alik4041;2455838]Just reached 3.6 after lapping CPU and HSF. I don't know if 1.45v is worth it because I was completely prime stable @ 3.2 - 1.300v. So far, 3.6 is not prime stable, can only do 5 minutes or so but temperatures never reach that high with my maximum application use so it's stable in actual use. Anyways here's cpu-z


is it 1.45 after droop? mine droops to about that with 1.50 set in bios@3.6

once i hit 3.7ghz i need 1.55bios to keep it stable. my chip isnt the greatest

try setting 1.5 u should be able to pass prime with that

[Danger30Q]

I just bought the board but I'm curious to hear the opinions on the most recent beta bios. This thread is just so long that I'm curious if some of you would be kind enough to chime in.

So far I'm liking the board. 4x1gb had no issues on boot and the heatsinks on the board seem to be on tighter than most people are reporting.

[strange|ife]

Nelly, OP

didnt know if you noticed but new chipset drivers came out on sept 24th.

for vista&xp
its strange though, on intel's site it is under p35 chipset, dated for spet 24th

but in the readme says this

* Product: Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
* Release: Production Version
* Version: 8.3.1.1009
* Target Chipset#: X38 & 3200/3210 Chipset
* Date: July 26 2007

installing it seems to be fine, no issue.

[Ace-a-Rue]

I am going to be installing two more gigs into my board. (total of 4GB) Is it a good idea to reset my over clock to default and then install the extra RAM, or should I see if the 4GB will be stable at my settings right now?

Sorry this is new to me. Don't want to explain to the folks how I burned hardware.

Vdimm - 2.10 500mhz @ 5-5-5-12 2T
DDR2 VTT - 1.05
Vmch - 1.37

oh come on!...tell us how you burned your hardware up...we all have done it!...it's the nature of the beast; overclocking forces you to push everything to the limit...you tinker and sometimes, it just goes poof!

always a good idea to reset your board back to default...now, if you are wondering if all 4 sticks will work at default speed, i would reset the clock to default and then set your Vdimm to 2.1v (save that setting) and then let it post to the first screen before shutting it down to install the extra two sticks.

don't forget to pull the plug from the power supply and let the power light fade away before yanking or installing any memory!

[Knight]

oh come on!...tell us how you burned your hardware up...we all have done it!...it's the nature of the beast; overclocking forces you to push everything to the limit...you tinker and sometimes, it just goes poof!

always a good idea to reset your board back to default...now, if you are wondering if all 4 sticks will work at default speed, i would reset the clock to default and then set your Vdimm to 2.1v (save that setting) and then let it post to the first screen before shutting it down to install the extra two sticks.

don't forget to pull the plug from the power supply and let the power light to fade away before yanking or installing any memory!

Thanks

[Calcu]

After having the IP35 Pro for over a week now, I'll comment on some of the problems I'm having with this board. First off, I've tried 3 different G0 stepping Q6600's(2x L727A903's & L726A820) and the first A9 wasn't bad, it did 3.2GHz(400x8) @ 1.30v stable(only Primed for 1+hr cause it was the first overcloked speed i tested) but I couldn't get 3.4 or 3.6GHz stable, no matter how much voltage I threw at it. Now the A8 was crap, 3.2GHz required almost 1.40v to keep stable and the current A9 I'm running is at 3.15GHz(450x7) because anything above that, it can't keep stable. As for FSB overclocking, the first A9 booted into windows @ 475FSB but I couldn't get it stable and the other 2 won't even boot @ 475FSB. So either I've had 3 crappy G0 Q6600's or this board is not overclocking my quads very well. But on a side note, I did try my old e6300 that did 495x7@1.35v on my DFI P965-S and it maxed out at the same 495x7@1.35v(looks like my e6300 has a wall @ 495) but this board did require .1v less on the memory to keep stable(2.15v vs 2.25v), so that was a plus. So I'm now debating on RMA'ing this board for another IP35 Pro, trying another different stepping Q6600 or hell, even trying the quad on my DFI,

[Brandon_Tyler]

What memory are most of you guys using. I had 2 gb og Gskill HZ that my BX2 decided to kill for me. So Now that I'm looking to this board in particular, I was wondering what ram are you guys getting the best overclocks on?

[Ace-a-Rue]

After having the IP35 Pro for over a week now, I'll comment on some of the problems I'm having with this board. First off, I've tried 3 different G0 stepping Q6600's(2x L727A903's & L726A820) and the first A9 wasn't bad, it did 3.2GHz(400x8) @ 1.30v stable(only Primed for 1+hr cause it was the first overcloked speed i tested) but I couldn't get 3.4 or 3.6GHz stable, no matter how much voltage I threw at it. Now the A8 was crap, 3.2GHz required almost 1.40v to keep stable and the current A9 I'm running is at 3.15GHz(450x7) because anything above that, it can't keep stable. As for FSB overclocking, the first A9 booted into windows @ 475FSB but I couldn't get it stable and the other 2 won't even boot @ 475FSB. So either I've had 3 crappy G0 Q6600's or this board is not overclocking my quads very well. But on a side note, I did try my old e6300 that did 495x7@1.35v on my DFI P965-S and it maxed out at the same 495x7@1.35v(looks like my e6300 has a wall @ 495) but this board did require .1v less on the memory to keep stable(2.15v vs 2.25v), so that was a plus. So I'm now debating on RMA'ing this board for another IP35 Pro, trying another different stepping Q6600 or hell, even trying the quad on my DFI,

simple question; did you disable C1E (and EIST)?

EDIT:..did you do the heatpipe mod?

[Calcu]

simple question; did you disable C1E (and EIST)?

Yes they are disabled,

[Ace-a-Rue]

what about the heatpipe mod?

[Calcu]

No bolts but North & South bridges have AS5 on them and system temps are 43/50c, PWM are 50/70c & CPU temps are 35/50c,

[Ace-a-Rue]

are you using the pads that came with the PWM heatsink?

[Knight]

After having the IP35 Pro for over a week now, I'll comment on some of the problems I'm having with this board. First off, I've tried 3 different G0 stepping Q6600's(2x L727A903's & L726A820) and the first A9 wasn't bad, it did 3.2GHz(400x8) @ 1.30v stable(only Primed for 1+hr cause it was the first overcloked speed i tested) but I couldn't get 3.4 or 3.6GHz stable, no matter how much voltage I threw at it. Now the A8 was crap, 3.2GHz required almost 1.40v to keep stable and the current A9 I'm running is at 3.15GHz(450x7) because anything above that, it can't keep stable. As for FSB overclocking, the first A9 booted into windows @ 475FSB but I couldn't get it stable and the other 2 won't even boot @ 475FSB. So either I've had 3 crappy G0 Q6600's or this board is not overclocking my quads very well. But on a side note, I did try my old e6300 that did 495x7@1.35v on my DFI P965-S and it maxed out at the same 495x7@1.35v(looks like my e6300 has a wall @ 495) but this board did require .1v less on the memory to keep stable(2.15v vs 2.25v), so that was a plus. So I'm now debating on RMA'ing this board for another IP35 Pro, trying another different stepping Q6600 or hell, even trying the quad on my DFI,

Have you tried adjusting the other voltages? Sorry if that is a noob question for you. What divider are you using?

Latest BIOS?

[Ace-a-Rue]

As for FSB overclocking, the first A9 booted into windows @ 475FSB but I couldn't get it stable and the other 2 won't even boot @ 475FSB.

what do you mean by not getting it stable?..are you talking about P95 and how much time did you run it until it errored out?

what were voltages set when running P95?

[axemanrio]

are you using the pads that came with the PWM heatsink?

I tried the heatsink mod and removed the pads off the mosfet sink as well, replaced with Y-500 thermal paste. Temps were 40C idle and I haven't seen it go above 50C yet. Although, this is with a dual core not quad.

Btw, what's the most stable BIOS version so far?

[Danger30Q]

Is there anyway to update the BIOS without having to use a floppy? I don't own one and have not needed a floppy with previous motherboards in order to flash the BIOS.

Please tell me there is another way. I tried using the FlashMenu through the uGuru but it says this motherboard doesn't support FlashMenu.

[Ace-a-Rue]

Is there anyway to update the BIOS without having to use a floppy? I don't own one and have not needed a floppy with previous motherboards in order to flash the BIOS.

Please tell me there is another way. I tried using the FlashMenu through the uGuru but it says this motherboard doesn't support FlashMenu.

you can use a USB thumb drive or flash drive...download this HP prog to set your drive up to boot off from...works very well...use the FAT32 formatting.


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

[GameGuru]

Is there anyway to update the BIOS without having to use a floppy? I don't own one and have not needed a floppy with previous motherboards in order to flash the BIOS.

Please tell me there is another way. I tried using the FlashMenu through the uGuru but it says this motherboard doesn't support FlashMenu.

I have just done this and know it can be a little confusing so I thought I'd try to give a little guide for using a USB key to flash the bios. This is assuming you have basic knowledge of the bios.

1) Place your USB key in your machine.
2) Go here, download the zip file and follow the guide. First thing you need to do is make your USB key a bootable device which is what this guide shows you how to do.
3) Next place Bios files on the now bootable USB key, also look to Ace's guide in his sig for additional info or just click here.
4) Once your USB key is all ready, re-boot your machine, go into the bios and here's where it get's a little tricky because there are a few options that will need to be changed.
5) First you need to change the "First boot device" option to USB-HDD
6) Next under "Hard Disk Boot Priority" you'll need to move your USB key to the first in the selection using your +/- keys on the number pad (if I remember correctly )
7) Next you need to go into your USB settings and look for "USB Keyboard support Via" and change that to Bios from OS. Also somewhere in here there is an option to change the USB key from "Auto", to HDD, switch this to HDD.
8) That should do it if I remember correctly. Next all you should have to do is reboot the machine then at the "C:" prompt type: RUNME.BAT and follow the on screen prompts, also look to Ace's guide for further info.

Note: I will clean this guide up a bit and post pics this weekend when I have the time. This was all written off the top of my head so if you see something that I have missed please let me know. Also this was done on XP 32bit, I'm assuming it wouldn't matter for Vista, correct me if I'm wrong.

[axemanrio]

Is the m629b11 BIOS available on Abit, the latest B04 that everyone is using? I can't seem to find this piece of info here.

[maxwedge]

Is the m629b11 BIOS available on Abit, the latest B04 that everyone is using? I can't seem to find this piece of info here.

Thats not a beta but if you want to try some betas for that board you can get them here>>http://forum.abit-usa.com/showthread.php?t=122393

[RAdoxx]

Has anyone ever done the F6-install (AHCI) with an external floppy drive? Is it even possible, or do you have to use an internal?

[Ace-a-Rue]

are you talking about XP or Vista install?

[Alik4041]

Has anyone ever done the F6-install (AHCI) with an external floppy drive? Is it even possible, or do you have to use an internal?

I'm having the same problem. Nlite doesn't stream the drivers correctly for ich9r. I want to go back to xp but I can't install on the raid volume. I was wondering if you can make a CD which acts like a floppy drive so you can install the drives w/ F6. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Ace-a-Rue]

Has anyone ever done the F6-install (AHCI) with an external floppy drive? Is it even possible, or do you have to use an internal?

you can try to the external floppy with XP but the Pro bios might not present the external floppy as an internal floppy...with vista, it should work ok...you can try to set the external floopy as a hard drive within the bios for vista or just leave it in "auto" and let vista figure it out.

i have both OS's installed...XP has a difficult job at descerning if an external floppy is hooked up...a lot of it probably depends on the bios.

[strange|ife]

external floppy wont work=/

best bet is get the 5 bucks together and buy a floppy. they still come in handy!

with vista its no issue, any media can be used, USB/cd/dvd/files on an other drive etc

one of the best things about vista