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

[cscheat]

hello and

your set up is close to mine,

i am running at 3.6 stable on air .
just try altering your vcore to around 1.48-1.50,and your memory to the reckomended vaults 2.2v for ballistix 4-4-4-12-2t in bios , leave everyhing as it is, and put a 40mm fan over your pwm1 and see how you go. you can put another 120 fan on your cooler ,set them up 1 pushing the air and the other will pull the air through.

there are not 2 boards alike ,but these settings are working for some.

regards
steve

[QUOTE=joshuaboston;2645031]

Well, we have a different heatsink. GeminiII, but yours is suppose to be better. I am also running 3.6Ghz on Air.. no extra fans anywhere besides in my case (RC -690).

This is my advice to you... something still sounds a little strange with your temps. What is the Room Temp? Don't relie on UGURU for temps... download core temp and see what your "true" temps are... usually UGURU understates your temps by 8 -14 degrees!!!! My UGURU said before I started to overclock that my temps was at 12-14C, which is not correct. The next thing to do is after you overclock to run Prime 1024... did you update to the latest bios?

Now my ONLY ADVICE is... DO NOT LISTEN TO ANYONE... read the last 20 pages or so.

Like I said, I am stable at 3.6Ghz, memory is at a 5:6 Ratio at DDR2 980 5-4-4-11 (using 4 x 1 GB Ballitix Tracer), and I pass Prime 1024 and my Vcore is set at 1.3950 (but I fail OCCT)... I started at 1.46 and then went lower... I think it is a little insaine for someone to tell you that it should be around 1.48 - 1.5. There is a lot more then just uping your Vcore.

I tend to build a system every six years... I am hoping that the only upgrade I will do is upgrade the CPU once and the GPU once and I want my computer to last. There are "ALOT" of people that have really juiced their computer and they don't realize that they can lower there voltages and still have stability.
Just remmember... it is really easy to overclock... the hard part is figuring out the "lowest" settings and still be stable.

Good LUCK

P.S.
Best person to ask about your heatsink is probably Ace... just make.

Thanks guys !!!

im now on 3.6Ghz at bios setting 1.45V ! ram at 1000Mhz at 2.2V 4-4-4-12

but i saw the voltage reading in uGURU for CPU volt is 1.40v - 1.42V ???

by the way, im not at bios14... should i go to beta 16 ?

[joshuaboston]

[QUOTE=cscheat;2646579]

Thanks guys !!!

im now on 3.6Ghz at bios setting 1.45V ! ram at 1000Mhz at 2.2V 4-4-4-12

but i saw the voltage reading in uGURU for CPU volt is 1.40v - 1.42V ???

by the way, im not at bios14... should i go to beta 16 ?

There is a problem with the Abit Pro P35... it has to do with the CPU voltage drop. From what I understand it is a "hardware problem" the newest bios has helped a little but there will always be a Voltage drop for your CPU... but that should not really matter.. as long as you are on your lowest possible settings (stability presummed). But in bios 14 there was a "very" large voltage fluctuation with my CPU Vcore... and the beta bios has helped that problem.. ALOT!!

I have the beta bios 16.03... REALLY HELPED OUT ALOT!!! I think I may wait a little longer before I go to 16.04... but if you are on 14... DEFINATELY upgrade to the highest beta bios... I am sure it will allow you to lower a few settings and should add more mobo stability.

Other thoughts... I had to wait about 200 hours before my thermal compound cured... thats running time. I used Artic Cooling MX-2.

The only thing I kind of don't understand is why I am able to set my Vcore under 1.4V and still pass prime 1024 at 3.6Ghz, but maybe I just have not looked at what other people are doing. Mind you I seriously spent days trying to figure out the best settings in each catagory.

Have you tried to tighten your memory timming? The last time I ran Prime 1024 I did it at 406 seconds. Whats your score? At whats your temps using "coretemp" mine is 38-40 at ideal and in the high 60's under load.

[AstroCreep]

[QUOTE=joshuaboston;2646619]

There is a problem with the Abit Pro P35... it has to do with the CPU voltage drop. From what I understand it is a "hardware problem"...

My understanding is that it is a "Hardware Problem" based on the Intel Chipset, not because of any flaw in the design of the board.
Problem with execution? Perhaps, but the problem is more in the chipset than the Abit design.

[Deanzo]

Can someone tell why i cant run with a higher multiplier than 6? I can set it higher in bios but it does not take any effect. Specs:
QX9650
BIOS ID:14
Speedstep disabled

No matter what you try bios 14 will only give you the 6 multiplier with a QX9650.

You need to update to 16 beta 03 or 04.

And then all other multipliers will be open.

[joshuaboston]

[QUOTE=AstroCreep;2646917]

My understanding is that it is a "Hardware Problem" based on the Intel Chipset, not because of any flaw in the design of the board.
Problem with execution? Perhaps, but the problem is more in the chipset than the Abit design.

Well, there is suppose to be a hardware fix (sodering is involved)... so I don't think it is the chipset. but no big deal...

[AstroCreep]

Well, there is suppose to be a hardware fix (sodering is involved)... so I don't think it is the chipset. but no big deal...

You can do a fix for this board (again, the 'execution'), but there were a few posts in this massive thread that made it seem more like a problem of the chipset.

[joshuaboston]

I agree, I have been keeping an eye on this forum... very greatful for it.

[Heidfirst]

Well, there is suppose to be a hardware fix (sodering is involved)... so I don't think it is the chipset. but no big deal...

Vdroop is part of the Intel specification so if you want Intel accreditation you will have Vdroop at defaults (some mobos get around this by having a secondary circuit that can get enabled from BIOS - in their default states though they are disabled to comply with Intel).

As such the IP35 Pro is complying with Intel design specs.

[scaryogre]

Hi Guys,

Just got my system built...but am having a hard time trying to figure out how to do the following:

CONFIG: (3) 320GB Hard Drives SATA
GOAL: Setup a RAID 1 config with WinXP Pro SP2 using 2 of the drives. 3rd drive will be for non-critical data (stand-alone).

PROBLEMS:

1. I have no floppy drive. Even if I did, all the drivers are on the CDROM included with the mobo so installing the RAID controller drivers during setup is not doable.

2. In order to get WinXP installed can I set the BIOS SATA controller in IDE mode to get WinXP installed on one of the drives and then change it to RAID mode afterwards without destroying my data on the install drive?

3. Or should I use Intel Matrix Storage Manager to setup the RAID?

4. If none of the above will work how do I get the drivers to install during WinXP setup? I know I can press F6 to install drivers, but I don't have them on a floppy as I stated.

A simple step-by-step on how to install WinXP Pro without the Intel RAID drivers would be GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks!!!

Thanks for any help!

-scaryogre

[pcdoc1]

Vdroop is part of the Intel specification so if you want Intel accreditation you will have Vdroop at defaults (some mobos get around this by having a secondary circuit that can get enabled from BIOS - in their default states though they are disabled to comply with Intel).

As such the IP35 Pro is complying with Intel design specs.

Good post!!! This has been discussed a 1000 times or more yet people continue to not research it and use it as an excuse to slap a manufacturer... More importantly, it is of little significance, just configure accordingly.

[pcdoc1]

Hi Guys,

Just got my system built...but am having a hard time trying to figure out how to do the following:

CONFIG: (3) 320GB Hard Drives SATA
GOAL: Setup a RAID 1 config with WinXP Pro SP2 using 2 of the drives. 3rd drive will be for non-critical data (stand-alone).

PROBLEMS:

1. I have no floppy drive. Even if I did, all the drivers are on the CDROM included with the mobo so installing the RAID controller drivers during setup is not doable.

2. In order to get WinXP installed can I set the BIOS SATA controller in IDE mode to get WinXP installed on one of the drives and then change it to RAID mode afterwards without destroying my data on the install drive?

3. Or should I use Intel Matrix Storage Manager to setup the RAID?

4. If none of the above will work how do I get the drivers to install during WinXP setup? I know I can press F6 to install drivers, but I don't have them on a floppy as I stated.

A simple step-by-step on how to install WinXP Pro without the Intel RAID drivers would be GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks!!!

Thanks for any help!

-scaryogre

You're sure going through a bunch of crap to save the price of a floppy drive... $5.99

[Dawgdoc]

How does this mobo do under extreme cooling?

Ive heard great things about this board just curious before I purchase one.

[pcdoc1]

What do you call extreme cooling?

[Dawgdoc]

What do you call extreme cooling?

Dice or LN2 Perhaps phase as well I guess. I am asking in terms of Dice/LN2 temps though.....

What do you call extreme cooling? :P

[pcdoc1]

Just wondered... The question is ask often and usually by people that have no concept or ability to do Dice or LN2...

I can't answer the question as I do H2O because I need a 24/7 machine and don't waste time with bragging rights or extreme benchies that mean nothing relating to everyday performance...

Regards-

PS: Yet this is "xtemesystems" so whatever...

[Dawgdoc]

Just wondered... The question is ask often and usually by people that have no concept or ability to do Dice or LN2...

I can't answer the question as I do H2O because I need a 24/7 machine and don't waste time with bragging rights or extreme benchies that mean nothing relating to everyday performance...

Regards-

PS: Yet this is "xtemesystems" so whatever...

New to extreme cooling here and just getting started. Heard alot of good things about this board though.

[pcdoc1]

New to extreme cooling here and just getting started. Heard alot of good things about this board though.

The board ROCK's... Abit has had a rough few years yet this board seems to be their redemption and indicates that the came back to the party... It's money well spent!

[Dawgdoc]

Im sure I can find out easily with a few searches (which I will) but any idea how well documented the voltmod guides are for this board?

[AstroCreep]

Im sure I can find out easily with a few searches (which I will) but any idea how well documented the voltmod guides are for this board?

Pretty well; looks easy.
I'm only running a dual-core, so there's no real reason for me to need to do it, but look through this thread for "Johnny Bravo's voltmod".

[scaryogre]

You're sure going through a bunch of crap to save the price of a floppy drive... $5.99

Yeah, thanks...That was pretty much a worthless post. Assuming I want to save $6 wasn't (and isn't) the issue. I don't have space for it in my chassis.

In an attempt to actually help others I figured it out with the assistance of the below link and am posting in case it helps someone else in the same situation.

http://www.msfn.org/board/Integratio...s-t107504.html

-scaryogre

[pcdoc1]

Yeah, thanks...That was pretty much a worthless post. Assuming I want to save $6 wasn't (and isn't) the issue. I don't have space for it in my chassis.

In an attempt to actually help others I figured it out with the assistance of the below link and am posting in case it helps someone else in the same situation.

http://www.msfn.org/board/Integratio...s-t107504.html

-scaryogre

That's cool, no problem... As far as being a worthless post, it was a worthless question to start with, but whatever... Heck with where you have room, just hook it up outside of the case to do your install, then put it in the closet until you need it again... But whatever works for you...

[skillystons]

Every once in a while when I reboot or cold boot , I get a double beep. It's one weird toned beep then the normal post beep. It happens very sporadically and I cannot figure out what it is. I check uGuru and everything checks out fine.

Also, yesterday I rebooted out of Ubuntu and I heard about 5-6 short beeps and the comp froze. I don't know if t was an Ubuntu error that caused it or something serious. Hasn't happened again.

Is there some sort of beep history log in the bios? If not, what is the best way to figure out the problem.

[new-b]

Every once in a while when I reboot or cold boot , I get a double beep. It's one weird toned beep then the normal post beep. It happens very sporadically and I cannot figure out what it is.

I get that too (lower pitch & a little longer than normal post beep?) but have never had a problem when it happens

[skillystons]

I get that too (lower pitch & a little longer than normal post beep?) but have never had a problem when it happens

I get the lower pitch beep and like a half second later I get the post beep. I'm not sure if the post beep is longer than normal. I'm so curious as to what it is!

[new-b]

D'oh......I just re-read my post...I meant the xtra beep is a little longer than the post beep lol.