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

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Hey guys! im new here !

Before joining this thread, a few weeks ago i'm still using my Asus P5N-E SLI + E2160 overclocked to 3.2Ghz running for months without problem. Only problem is = nforce not optimized for Quad Core...

Now i'm joining this Abit family (best mobo of the year!) Last week i went out and got myself the following for my new RIG

1. Q6600 Core 2 Quad
2. Abit IP35-Pro
3. Crucial 2GB Ballistix DDR2 PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4
4. Gigabyte Odin GT 800W
5. Nvidia G92 8800GTS 512mb
6. ThermalRight Ultra 120 eXtreme





after installation my Rig runs fine at everything STOCK! but i noticed my CPU temp is around 38C at idle... so i gave my ThermalRight 120 eXtreme a long LAP !!! ( 200grit - 400grit - 800grit - 1500grit for 6 hours) after lapping the core temp dropped to 29C at idle !!!!

I have couple of questions to ask before start OVERCLOCKING !
1. Where should i start to get 3.6Ghz or more ? mind to share your settings?
2. What bios is best for me to go 3.6Ghz or more ? how to flash bios properly?
3. One thing i noticed that the PWM temp is very high... around 58C ! is that normal?

Thats all for the time being ! Any precious advice is very very much appreciated !

I saw these setting in Bios OC guru !

External Clock ____MHz
X - Multiplier Factor X ____
X - Estimated New CPU Clock ____MHz
X - DRAM Speed (CPURAM) ____
X - PCI Express Clock ____MHz

x - Voltage Control ____V
x - CPU Core Voltage ____V
x - DDR2 Voltage ____V
x - CPU VTT 1.2V Voltage ____V
x - MCH 1.25V Voltage ____V
x - ICH 1.05V Voltage ____V
x - ICHIO 1.5V Voltage ____V
x - DDR2 Reference Voltage ___%
x - CPU GTLREF 0&2____%
x - CPU GTLREF 1&3 ____%

Cpu Feature
Thermal Control ____
Limit CPUID MaxVal ____
C1E Function ____
Execute Disable Bit ____
Virtualization Technology ____
EIST Function ____

DRAM Timing Selectable
x - CAS Latency Time (tCL) ____
x - RAS# to CAS# Dealay (tRCD) ____
x - RAS# Precharge (tRP) ____
x - Precharge Delay (tRAS) ____
x - Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) ____
x - Write Recovery Time (tWR) ____
x - Write to Read Delay (tWTR) ____
x - Act to Act Time (tRRD) ____
x - Read to Precharge (tRTP) ____
PCIe Compliancy Mode ____
PEG Force X1 ____
Init Display First PCI Slot