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

[Ace-a-Rue]

Has anybody had that issue after flashing the bios, that after you save settings, it starts to reboot, shuts down, powers up, shuts down (fans spinning turning on and off repeatedly)

I always seem to have this problem every time I flash the bios. I always seem to fix it eventually, but I can't remember what fixes it. Sometimes I think getting into windows and loading up uGuru does the trick, or it might be the fan monitor shutting it down.

It's like the bios gets in an unstable state, but once you are able to save settings one time, it never happens again.

Anyone have any ideas what causes this bug?


Thanks in advance!

does this happen after clearing CMOS using the switch on the I/O panel with the power cord unplug from the PSU?

[Scope666]

does this happen after clearing CMOS using the switch on the I/O panel with the power cord unplug from the PSU?

Yes, I clear the cmos, and flip the power switch on my power supply off and then press the power switch to discharge the caps.

It just doesn't want to save bios data properly the first time. Once I get the magic combo and save settings, if I'm able to boot once the problem never happens again. I can go into bios and change settings without any problem as long as I get that first save to "stick"

[Ace-a-Rue]

Yes, I clear the cmos, and flip the power switch on my power supply off and then press the power switch to discharge the caps.

It just doesn't want to save bios data properly the first time. Once I get the magic combo and save settings, if I'm able to boot once the problem never happens again. I can go into bios and change settings without any problem as long as I get that first save to "stick"

so, if i have it right, you can get into the bios but it just won't save anything...is that correct?...if so, have you tried setting bios defaults, saving them and then re-enter the bios to manipulate what you want....OR...if it posts after saving the bios defaults, let it boot into windows before trying any changes for overclocking.

my other thought, what hardware do you have installed?...any special audio cards, raid cards something like that?

[Scope666]

so, if i have it right, you can get into the bios but it just won't save anything...is that correct?...if so, have you tried setting bios defaults, saving them and then re-enter the bios to manipulate what you want....OR...if it posts after saving the bios defaults, let it boot into windows before trying any changes for overclocking.

my other thought, what hardware do you have installed?...any special audio cards, raid cards something like that?

I ended up fixing it again. I did a mish-mosh of suggestions I found on the web. I manually set all cpu parameters and voltages, FSB ratio, vdimm, and turned off all "shut down if there's a problem" features and hit save changes, and this time it saved successfully and let me reboot. If anyone else ever runs into this, that's what I would recommend.

Thanks as usual Ace! :-)

[Cpl Ledanek]

man every time I wanna click on "Buy" I stop by here and I see someone posting a problem. Makes me hesitate for second

This is predominantly a problem cause by OC'ers right?
Out of the box, this motherboard works fine for those who assemble and use it without OC'ing.

that's alright at least you guys got answers

[Ron 61]

man every time I wanna click on "Buy" I stop by here and I see someone posting a problem. Makes me hesitate for second

This is predominantly a problem cause by OC'ers right?
Out of the box, this motherboard works fine for those who assemble and use it without OC'ing.

that's alright at least you guys got answers

What are you waiting for? Load your cart to the brim and squeeze the trigger. Do it tonight and you can have your toys this weekend. This is a very good board with a lot of people using it so there is a lot of user support as is evident with this humongous thread. Go ahead, jump.

[MADMAX22]

man every time I wanna click on "Buy" I stop by here and I see someone posting a problem. Makes me hesitate for second

This is predominantly a problem cause by OC'ers right?
Out of the box, this motherboard works fine for those who assemble and use it without OC'ing.

that's alright at least you guys got answers

Its a good board. The only issues I have scene are the contact from the pwm cooler and minor issues with bios's but that is just the nature of the game. Yes it will work right out of the box with maybe adjusting the memory voltage being the only thing required.

[Cpl Ledanek]

Its a good board. The only issues I have scene are the contact from the pwm cooler and minor issues with bios's but that is just the nature of the game. Yes it will work right out of the box with maybe adjusting the memory voltage being the only thing required.

Thanks for the vote on confidence Ron 61 & MADMAX22
so far I still got the board in the Newegg wishlist...still not sure what ppl are taking about getting a "MX2???" I know the AS5=Artic Silver 5, which I have used before. The MX2 is new to me....the PWM I'm also not sure, but I guess it has to do with the North and SouthBridge Cooler that Ace has on his pinned topic

BTW: Where else can I get an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale for less than $236? Someone posted this same CPU for $215???

[PossumK]

I ended up fixing it again. I did a mish-mosh of suggestions I found on the web. I manually set all cpu parameters and voltages, FSB ratio, vdimm, and turned off all "shut down if there's a problem" features and hit save changes, and this time it saved successfully and let me reboot. If anyone else ever runs into this, that's what I would recommend.

Thanks as usual Ace! :-)

Your problem sounds like the one I'm experiencing now. It doesn't happen every time I change a BIOS setting, just every other time or so if I adjust a critical setting related to the CPU or RAM. This issue only came up after I switched my PSU to a Corsair HX520, so I assumed it was similar to the compatibility issues that some people experienced. Once I can boot with the BIOS setting, I don't have a problem until I make another few CPU or RAM BIOS changes. It's annoying, but I can live with it.

[Ace-a-Rue]

Your problem sounds like the one I'm experiencing now. It doesn't happen every time I change a BIOS setting, just every other time or so if I adjust a critical setting related to the CPU or RAM. This issue only came up after I switched my PSU to a Corsair HX520, so I assumed it was similar to the compatibility issues that some people experienced. Once I can boot with the BIOS setting, I don't have a problem until I make another few CPU or RAM BIOS changes. It's annoying, but I can live with it.

if you are the ragged edge where changing a ram or cpu setting with just enough voltage to support the old setting, that will upset the apple cart...i generally will increase voltage first, save and then re-enter the bios to increase FSB or dram ratio....that way you eliminate the bios trying to set a higher voltage while simultaneously trying to increase FSB (cpu clock) and/or FSB to memory ratio....of course, if you are way out, it is just going to beep at you or you'll go into a black hole.

[Scope666]

if you are the ragged edge where changing a ram or cpu setting with just enough voltage to support the old setting, that will upset the apple cart...i generally will increase voltage first, save and then re-enter the bios to increase FSB or dram ratio....that way you eliminate the bios trying to set a higher voltage while simultaneously trying to increase FSB (cpu clock) and/or FSB to memory ratio....of course, if you are way out, it is just going to beep at you or you'll go into a black hole.

actually, the bug I'm referring to might be tied to the Corsair HX power supply. When I go for the first bios save I'm not overclocking at all. I think it's something in the cpu parameters / voltages and the abit EQ protection stuff. When I set all that stuff by hand and disable all protections, I can usually get a good first save. After that I'm golden...

[Scope666]

Your problem sounds like the one I'm experiencing now. It doesn't happen every time I change a BIOS setting, just every other time or so if I adjust a critical setting related to the CPU or RAM. This issue only came up after I switched my PSU to a Corsair HX520, so I assumed it was similar to the compatibility issues that some people experienced. Once I can boot with the BIOS setting, I don't have a problem until I make another few CPU or RAM BIOS changes. It's annoying, but I can live with it.

ah ha! I have a Corsair HX-620, and I have heard about issues with that power supply. Luckily once I get that first successful bios save done after the flash, I never have boot problems again. It only occurs after a bios flash / clear cmos. The settings I suggested above seem to help get past that first save...