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

[galactob]

are you using Vista64?...if so, just use the Task Manager to close it down...works better than trying to close it the normal way.

what version of Uguru are you using?

no. i run windows xp 32bit with sp3 . the version of my uguru is the final of original site

[Ace-a-Rue]

no. i run windows xp 32bit with sp3 . the version of my uguru is the final of original site

i see the problem...you have an old, old, old version of Uguru...i think there is 3.108 out...i use 3.107, which works just fine even in vista 64....closing it out in Vista 64 is tricky so i use Task Manager for that operation.

EDIT:...just went to global abit website and i came up with Uguru 3.1.0.9 as the latest Uguru software...you must of used the Uguru off the CD install disc which is really outdated.

http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/downl...ET_TYPE=LGA775

[galactob]

i see the problem...you have an old, old, old version of Uguru...i think there is 3.108 out...i use 3.107, which works just fine even in vista 64....closing it out in Vista 64 is tricky so i use Task Manager for that operation.

EDIT:...just went to global abit website and i came up with Uguru 3.1.0.9 as the latest Uguru software...you must of used the Uguru off the CD install disc which is really outdated.

http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/downl...ET_TYPE=LGA775

No my friend. I use the last one version as and the one that you give you . i download from here ftp://ftp.abit.com.tw/pub/download/utilities/uguru/ the last file " 05/06/2008 10:04πμ 8,521,073 uguru3109.zip "

[Ace-a-Rue]

No my friend. I use the last one version as and the one that you give you . i download from here ftp://ftp.abit.com.tw/pub/download/utilities/uguru/ the last file " 05/06/2008 10:04πμ 8,521,073 uguru3109.zip "

do you use CPUz at the same time when you have the Uguru Interface opened up on your desktop?

[BenSanford]

It is rumored that abit is reportedly leaving motherboard business. - nothing on the Abit site yet.

<http://arstechnica.com/journals/hardware.ars/2008/08/11/abit-reportedly-leaving-motherboard-business>

don't know how long support for existing products will continue, since I've got a couple of IP-35 pro boards, and convinced my brother to buy one as well....

Ben

[aztec]

So it turns out the rumors were all true. This very much sucks.

[ChuckM]

So it turns out the rumors were all true. This very much sucks.

Yes, it does.

[Ace-a-Rue]

abit's parent company (Universal Scientific Industrial Co Ltd) apparently did not want abit to continue in the mobo market..abit has made across the board layoffs of engineers...some of those have traversed over to Biostar and DFI

[hokiealumnus]

That's just a re-write of an article from last Thursday that people harped on last week. No new information there. Heck, they even linked to the article. Lazy "reporting". I still think they are simply tightening the reigns because of the economic situation. Until the fat lady sings (as in abit confirms this), don't count them out yet. Would hate for these rumors to become self-fulfilling prophesy.

EDIT - I should point out I completely agree it's ridiculous that they haven't released their P45 / P43 chipset boards to the mass market. I'm just not ready to give up on them.

[Ace-a-Rue]

if they are tightening the reins then support, especially bios support will be poor.

[hokiealumnus]

if they are tightening the reins then support, especially bios support will be poor.

Hehe...I'll stop derailing this great thread and post it over @ the IP45 one.

[ingeborgdot]

If I want to revert back to original settings what is the best way to do it? I want to start over from scratch. thanks.

[Ace-a-Rue]

clear CMOS with the battery out for about 5 minutes...push the power on button for a sec. to unload the 'caps' and unplug your power cord while doing the clearing process.

[thomas hobbes]

Hi, I need a new mobo to replace my P5K-E, and was on the verge of getting either an Asus P45 Deluxe or an X38 Max Formula but Ive just spotted a B-grade IP35 Pro for £47 from a reputable retailer here in the UK. It could be a customer return or come OEM you dont know until you receive it. Now Ive never considered an Abit board before but I'm considering buying this as it seems like a bargain.

I dont need xfire but I do need a decent overclocking board for my Q6600. Will also be water cooling the CPU and GPU.

Basically my question is: is this board still worth buying at this price point, or should I just pay the extra and buy a £123 P45 board? I need some views quick as I wanna buy today,and I just dont have the time to plough through this thread. Actually Im taking this thread as a good sign that this board is well supported and popular.

Let me know what you think plz.

[Ace-a-Rue]

a better P45 board is the Biostar TPower I45...the IP35 Pro is a good board but you don't know what you are getting. i.e., problematic board!

[squito]

For what it's worth, I played with bios #17 for the last week here and I think it really messed up uguru on this version 1.0 board - saw some really weird voltage and temp readings in HWMonitor - did all the stock setting, clear cmos, and pull battery stuff too (even d/l it a couple times and reflashed) - bios #16 is working fine on first try

[alucardx]

i'm still running bios 11 from when i first built my box with an ip35 (nonpro) last year. therefore, i still have the double-post issue but i rarely shut my machine off so i don't mind it too much.

what bios do you guys recommend i run for the most stable release and obviously getting rid of the double post which i think they fixed in v12? i don't really plan on adding any new hardware anytime soon so i don't necessarily need any added compatibility or fixes. my system thus far has been rock solid.

intel e6850
nvidia 8800gts
2gb crucial 1066 ddr2

thanks

[18 is # 1]

IX-48 released in UK:
http://forum.uabit.com/showthread.php?t=141365

Perhaps the rumors of Abit's demise were premature.....

[theELVISCERATOR]

I am running bios 17 and my cpu temp is stuck at at 103c!

cores are 37c idle on my new E8600.....man these chips run hot when pushed..

[jagt]

What's the newest beta bios for this board now? Any links to bioses? My board has gone completely tits-up, so I need to try something else.

Perhaps I should try one of those Biostar motherboards while I await Nehalem. Hm....

[JWilson]

What's the newest beta bios for this board now? Any links to bioses? My board has gone completely tits-up, so I need to try something else.

Perhaps I should try one of those Biostar motherboards while I await Nehalem. Hm....

http://www.lejabeach.com/ABIT/IP35Pro/

[jagt]

http://www.lejabeach.com/ABIT/IP35Pro/

Thanks for that. There's alot of beta's there! Should I try the offical one first, or is there a known beta that's better?

[JWilson]

I don't know your level of expertise. The fact that your asking worries me. If you haven't flashed the board many times and feel confident about flashing, you should not flash any at all....

[jagt]

I was just asking for some recommandations. I haven't flashed the board in a while so I'm out of the loop of what's good and what's not. I've flashed the board about a billion times in the past, but I've been away from my computer for 3 months now.

In either case. I flashed to the latest official bios, and now I'm not allowed to enter the bios after I've disabled the full screen logo. Great!

Edit: fixed that by using a PS/2 keyboard. Odd. Oh well.

[JWilson]

OK, sounds like you know the risks then

Everyones system is different, so it's had to say what will be the best for you. I had good luck with the 17 final, and mainly played with the 17 mods and their very interesting added Items.