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

[new-b]

Looks like Abit released an official 12 and 14 bios today.....complete package with release notes.
http://file.abit.com.tw/pub/download/bios/ip35pro/

[Ace-a-Rue]

Is there a date for the final release of the BIOS? I can't afford a bad flash.

you can still get a bad flash with an official bios...if you follow my flashing instructions for flashing with a floppy, it should go ok.

my particular flash failure using the USB thumbdrive was my fault...i looked back at that event and i found my error...when it happened twice to me, i knew it was something that i had done incorrectly.

when i formatted my thumbdrive, i incorrectly used the FAT table (FAT16)...with that table, there is a maximum design limitation for a drive...up to 2G's is allowed for a FAT 16 table...my drive was 4G's...so, i screwed the pooch...i since then reformatted the USB drive to FAT32 and i have successfully flashed many times using the switches from my flashing guide link.

Aside from the inefficiency of FAT 16 on larger drives, it has a maximum partition size of 2GB. If you were to purchase a 4GB hard disk, you would have to partition or divide it into two disks of 2GB each in order to format it with FAT 16.

the HP tool does not allow you to divide the partition up if you use the "FAT" option to format....design flaw, YES!...but...i should have known better.

[Ace-a-Rue]

Looks like Abit released an official 12 and 14 bios today.....complete package with release notes.

and...probably in 3-4 weeks, they will release another one...they are "COOKING" with these bioses!!!...good to see...they need to if they want to compete with Asus.

[bingo13]

IP35-E still stuck at the snail-paced 13 BIOS?

Not around here... I will post up the latest beta if it passes inspection tomorrow.

[neonflx]

I would recommend changing it to something simple. Such as 16.b01. You must change the runme.bat by right clicking and editing the file. For the last line, put 16.b01. Obviously you have to rename the actual bios to 16.b01. Worked for me.

i renamed the file per your recommentdation to 16.b01 and edited the runme file and flash when perefectly thx

on my QUAD i am stuck at 433 FSB using 9 as multi, my vdroop is bad 1.625 BIOS 1.53-1.54 actual measuring at board

my 6850 was running flawlessly at 8x500

any suggestions to increase the FSB, i am using the same voltages settings that i used for my 6850
vtt 1.23
mch 1.40
ichio 1.60
ich 1.19

thx for any suggestions

[Nelly]

Updates to original thread topic! (1st page) Enjoy!

New Bios's/DRIVERS!/Ram Compatability (Mushkin/Patriot)

*NEW* Official BIOS

WARNING:- DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS FLASHMENU METHOD TO UPDATE YOUR BIOS, HIGH RISK OF BIOS FAILIURE!

BIOS ID:14

1. Fixed the POST will show CPU has been changed message when first time SAVE & EXIT BIOS menu.
2. Enhanced the S3 compatibility with abitEQ utility.
3. BIOS compiled date: 09/06/2007.

BIOS ID:12

1. Update CPU micro code.
2. Support Wolfdale & Yorkfield CPU.
3. Support the pin definition of Front Audio adjusting function.
4. BIOS compiled date: 08/15/2007.

*NEW* DRIVERS

RAID/AHCI Software - Intel® Matrix Storage Manager v 7.6.0.1011 for 2000/XP/2003/64bit - 2nd August 07 *NEW*

INTEL Chipset Driver v 8.3.1.1009 for 2000/XP/2003/64bit - 24th September 07 *NEW*

JMicron SATA Driver V 1.17.27 for 2000/XP/2003/64bit - 4th October 07 *NEW*

Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Lan V6.197 Driver for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 24th September 07 *NEW*

Realtek High Audio Definition R178 Driver for 2000/XP/2003/64bit - 26th September 07 *NEW*

Realtek High Audio Definition R178 Driver for Vista 32bit/Vista 64bit - 26th September 07 *NEW*

Abit AirPace Wi-Fi Card Driver V1.2.0.588.51 for XP/2003/Vista 32bit/Vista 64bit - 11th September 07*NEW*

*ADDITIONS* Compatable Ram List - Bootable with default voltage to bios

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

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

[Alik4041]

i renamed the file per your recommentdation to 16.b01 and edited the runme file and flash when perefectly thx

on my QUAD i am stuck at 433 FSB using 9 as multi, my vdroop is bad 1.625 BIOS 1.53-1.54 actual measuring at board

my 6850 was running flawlessly at 8x500

any suggestions to increase the FSB, i am using the same voltages settings that i used for my 6850
vtt 1.23
mch 1.40
ichio 1.60
ich 1.19

thx for any suggestions

I have kind of the same problem. CPU was running fine at 423X9 w/ bios11. I have different saved configs for fsb in uguru. I went to uguru and changed my speed to my preset (423X9) from 400X9 and it freezed and rebooted. I think this bios might have a fsb bug

[strange|ife]

sweet new stuff to install

so whats the consensus? beta 16 or final 12? any real diffrences besides those stated in the list.

droop any better?

[Praz]

Quick question for you guys. Anyone having difficulties clocking CellShock PC800 CAS4 memory with this board. Such as needing excessive NB or VDIMM voltage?

Edit: I'm looking for info with this particular memory. I'm not having issues myself just looking for feedback from users with the above combination.

[ncsa]

The Abit board has allowed standard memory modules to clock very well, such as GeIL PC2-8500 / 6400 C4 at stock voltages ... which the DFI P35 refuses to boot (C1/C3) ... the sames modules can also be used on the DFI 680i / P965 without issue.

[shawn1998]

After flashing to the beta 16, my Q6600 temp reading in uGuru is much more accurate. Before beta 16, it read about 6-8 degrees C below room temp. Now it's about 3-4 degrees above, which is more realistic (watercooling the cpu, btw).

Other than that, I haven't noticed anything glaringly different.

Shawn

[Locke]

Has anyone else experienced this issue as well, where the system hangs at a "CMOS checksum error" screen? I haven't the slightest clue what could have gone wrong since the board worked fine earlier.

Ive run into check sum errors, it has to do with RAM, start playing with that... try loosening your ram timings a bit or turning your ram divider to 1:1.

look for c1, 25, 25, post errors may be an indication of ram problems.

otherwise it could be a bad bios flash, i also had two sticks of ram go bad over long stressing usage with my machine, im hoping its my ram not my MB.

[BenSanford]

I finally placed an order for one of these boards, after sitting on the fence for weeks, trying to decide on which P35 MB. This will be my primary PC for everything plus will serve for main DVR and ripped DVD storage for an separately located HTPC.

My planned build will consist of the following:

Antec P182b case with four Sythe case fans
E6750 processor with Thermalright SI-128 SE Cooler
2GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 and 2GB Corsair XMS DDR2 800 memory (total 4 sticks)
Gigabyte 8600 GTS graphics
SATA DVD Drive
500GB WD Hard drive (Plan to add more drives & go RAID 5 later)
Corsair HX520 PSU
Vista Home Premium 64-bit.
Flash drive reader, etc. I also have a floppy to use for Bios updates, etc.

Couple of questions:
Any obvious compatibility issues?
Will I run into any problems with using two different brands memory, or should I order 2 more sticks of one of the types I have?

I would like to use the jMicron controlled SATA slots for the DVD drive and the drive with the system installed, and then use the Intel controlled ports for RAID in a few months. Can the JMicron ports be used for internal drives or are they only accessible from the rear for external drives?

Ben

[Jodiuh]

My buddy's had some pretty crappy luck w/ Corsair's vanilla 800 ram...I also didn't get much out of them. Crucial's always been friendly to the OC tho.

[bingo13]

Quick question for you guys. Anyone having difficulties clocking CellShock PC800 CAS4 memory with this board. Such as needing excessive NB or VDIMM voltage?

Edit: I'm looking for info with this particular memory. I'm not having issues myself just looking for feedback from users with the above combination.

I do not have that memory but if it uses Micron D9gkx ICs, that would explain it, on this board and other P35s as a matter of fact. I know I have to use higher than normal voltages with my latest GEIL and Corsair with those ICs.

[Praz]

I do not have that memory but if it uses Micron D9gkx ICs, that would explain it, on this board and other P35s as a matter of fact. I know I have to use higher than normal voltages with my latest GEIL and Corsair with those ICs.

Thanks Gary. That's what I was looking for.

[furballi]

Not around here... I will post up the latest beta if it passes inspection tomorrow.

Thanks! Quite a few IP35-E owners @ AnandTech forum. 13 Appears to be the latest. It has partially resolved the double post issue, but 1M and 32M SP took a dump.

[neonflx]

Quick question for you guys. Anyone having difficulties clocking CellShock PC800 CAS4 memory with this board. Such as needing excessive NB or VDIMM voltage?

Edit: I'm looking for info with this particular memory. I'm not having issues myself just looking for feedback from users with the above combination.

i have g.skill and ballistix (6400) both with D9 ic's i believe the CellShock has D9's also and yes i have to use high volt 2.3 tho i'm running at 520 4-4-4-10

[Ace-a-Rue]

I think everyone should be happy with this BIOS.

Beta 16

As always, use at your own risk, no official support, not yet anyways.

bringing this forward so people can grab it...VERY GOOD BETA BIOS!

[Ace-a-Rue]

i have g.skill and ballistix (6400) both with D9 ic's i believe the CellShock has D9's also and yes i have to use high volt 2.3 tho i'm running at 520 4-4-4-10

that's tight timings at 520Mhz...i would think if i was using that timing and speed, i would need about 2.25v as a minimum.

[BenchZowner]

Thanks Gary. That's what I was looking for.

BIOS set to 2.20V, BIOS HW Monitoring shows 2.21V, real voltage ( idle ) is 2.08V

That's why you need more voltage than before ( other boards, Asus probably ? )

[Magic Chief]

I wonder why this board still doesn't work for me. Even at stock and CIE and EIST disabled at stock timings. Its like my memory doesn't want to work. I still can't pass super pi 32M at stock timings, speeds, and voltages. Still get corrupt downloads or error "the data area passed to a system call is too small ." Programs still won't install. This keeps me up night and day because it is the only PC I have. Also, when I up the voltages about of the CPU and memory .01v or.25v super pi fails even faster. I really hope that it isn't the cpu or power supply because those are the only things that aren't fresh from RMA or new.

[pcdoc1]

How 'bout a fresh OS install...

I wonder why this board still doesn't work for me. Even at stock and CIE and EIST disabled at stock timings. Its like my memory doesn't want to work. I still can't pass super pi 32M at stock timings, speeds, and voltages. Still get corrupt downloads or error "the data area passed to a system call is too small ." Programs still won't install. This keeps me up night and day because it is the only PC I have. Also, when I up the voltages about of the CPU and memory .01v or.25v super pi fails even faster. I really hope that it isn't the cpu or power supply because those are the only things that aren't fresh from RMA or new.

[Magic Chief]

How 'bout a fresh OS install...

Ha, how bout this would be one more install out of the 50+ that I have already done to mediate the problem. Fresh install still same problems. Even zero filled the hard drive.

[pcdoc1]

Ha, then it's time to look at other hardware isn't it? Pretty frantic when you think low level format can fix the problem...

Ha, how bout this would be one more install out of the 50+ that I have already done to mediate the problem. Fresh install still same problems. Even zero filled the hard drive.