Official GIGA P35-S3/DS3/DS3R/DS3P/DS4/DQ6 bios/info thread

[Burner27]

What was the reason for the removal of the F8 bios? If anyone needs it, please email me.

[stasio]

Still can be found here

[Dirt]

Hello all!

Have just bought a new Q9550 (must be E0), 2x2Gb Dominator DDR2’s, for my P35-DS4 Mobo (think its Rev 1.1). However I just can’t seem to get it working properly. It boots to some random points and then freezes. Most of the time it goes to “DMI update….. Success” but some times I get to the Choose OS screen but then its freeze time. Other times it won’t even count in the Raid devices.

Have tried: Changing RAM, disconnecting discs, changing SATA ports, changing SATA cables, checking all kinds of BIOS settings, (CPU idle at 23C), updating from F13 to F14a bios which I thought would help the problem, but it’s the same sh*t all over again. Only one thing helps changing the CPU back to the old E6400 then it boots right away.

Seems like I’m running out of options here, either the F14a is a bad bios (which I have some reason to believe) or the CPU was FUBAR right out of the box. Also one small remark: I have a RAID version that’s dated 080428 or something could this have something to do with it?

Please help me out this sh*t is driving me crazy!!

Regards / M

[swaaye]

Initial guess would be RAM timings are too aggressive.

[stasio]

Update to P35-DS4-F14C here and before flash read THIS thread.Good luck!

[yoman]

i reflashed my DS4 to 14a couple of days ago
PC could not boot at OC that it run stable 10h everest stress test
and i experienced wierd stuf with my optical ROM-s

i used @BIOS and didnt Load Optimal Settings on first boot after flashing (as it is described in tutorial for flashing)
can i have those problems because of that?

Or F14a is buged ? Any1 tried it ?

[Mknopfler]

Hello!!! Can you help me?? Please!!
I have 4x1gb A-Data Vitesta Extreme 800 + DDRII on P35-DS4 rev 2.0
If I select in bios at DDR2 Overvoltage +0.25 v, PCHealth Status, Everest, Speedfan, EasyTune and other programs say they are monitoring me to 2,01 v. should be 2,05v
DDR2 Ovevoltage +0,05 -----> Vdimm does not change
DDR2 Overvoltage +0.30 ----> 2,06v should be 2,1v
DDR2 Overvoltage +0.35 ----> 2,11v should be 2,15v
The motherboard is not supplying the correct voltage.
Now I have selected +0.35 v at bios and motherboard provided to the memory 2,11v



Bios F13, F14a and F14c. None of them solved the problem
C2D E8500 rev E0
4x1gb A-Data Vitesta Extreme Edition 800+
P35-DS4 rev 2.0
XFX 8800GT 625M 512mb
Corsair VX550


This is the response of gigabyte:
Dear Marcelo,

Thank you for your kindly mail and inquiry. About the issue you mentioned, due to the voltage inaccuracy of the each memory module (please kindly refer to attached picture file), sometimes there may be a difference between the option you set and the actual value displayed, but basically, if the memory can work properly with the value you set, then there should be no problem with the system/memory you have.

But, if you still worry about the memory voltage, we suggest you can contact with your supplier or nearest distributor and see if they can help you to measure the voltage directly. For distributor contact information, please click HERE.

At last, if you still have any further question or suggestion about our products/service, please do not hesitate to contact with us. We will try our best to help you resolve the problem ASAP.

Regards,
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY

Thank you!!!!

[Bluesign]

Hi guys!

Could you tell me if there are any known issues for a Q9550 on P35-DQ6 and what BIOS should I use for this CPU? Also is it possible to hit 3200GHz (easily) with everything stock except cooling? Thank you!

[BobHarris]

What would happen if you mounted a Q9550 and used the original BIOS, F3? Would the F3 BIOS not recognize the 1/2 multiplier?

[Perk]

Hi, I just ordered a GA_P35C_DS3R and have read through this mammoth thread picking up some info ready for it's arrival.
One thing I found reading this thread was the usual vdroop folks mentioned, never had any DMM readings showing the actual drop. Anyone have any results?

Also nobody mentions (IIRC) how the Loadline Calibration added in Bios B10 works and if so how well it works. Again, DMM readings would be cool if anyone has them

I'm going from a Asus P5K mainly for the Raid, and using a Q6600. So any heads-up on what to expect is welcome. ( just don't tell me I've made a massive mistake ordering - what a lot in this thread have called 'gigabut' )

Great thread - should maybe of read before buying... only time will tell

Thanks!

Edit: about the Loadline Calibration.. I was looking at this page.
http://www.station-drivers.com/page/...-p35c-ds3r.htm

After re-reading, I think maybe the 'nur DS4' means the DS4 has had Loadline Calibration added to bios.

[Perk]

Again, I turn up to the party only to find it ended weeks back hehe

To do list - Must win lottery... must get to party earlier...

[Richard Dower]

New Jmicron drivers, WHQL Dec 5th: ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/jmb36x/Win2k_xp_Vista/

[noinimod]

hey guys.. i'm sorry if this question's been asked before in the 100 odd pages here, but would a p35-ds3p rev 1.0 support wolfdales right outta the box? I've been to the gigabyte website but it doesn't seem like i'm getting the right info; someone over here at problems booting up his e8400 with the rev 1.0, so i was wondering if it works

[stasio]

Depend of BIOS.According to Giga official site(CPU Support List), E8400 is supported from BIOS F11.
btw,latest BIOS is F12b

[Plasmah]

Anyone tell me if this is bad voltage drop?

Sysinfo in sig

Bios says: 1.332
In windows Idle: 1.328
In windows load: 1.280

I'm@3ghz and I have a feeling I can't push further because of this drop in voltage.

Thanks for the help

[LAMB OF GOD]

hi ppl ... i need an advice ... so far im not experiencing any fault or any problem in my system!!! ... just one thing
MY STOCK CPU FAN RPM STAY 750~1000 rpm which i think r very low!!! due to which my q6600 stays at 40c plus idle!
im using GA P35-DS3R REV 1.0 ...
it has F6 bios ... i want to upgrade it

my system specs r

Q6600 GO
GA P35-DS3R REV 1.0
corsair xms2 dhx cl4 2gb
msi nx 8800 GT
250gb WD HDD SATA2
CM 600 Watts psu

should i upgrade my bios???
if yes then which version F13c is latest which is beta! n F11 is im thinking to load!

THANKX

[w2richwood]

flashed my p35-s3g to bios f5a said it was complete but never booted again dont have the cd that comes with the mo.but tryed to make dos boot floppy to flash with but no good guess i bricked it
Rich

[fausto412]

How has everyone's p35c held up after all this time? which bios are you running? best ram overclock? best cpu overclock?

[fausto412]

flashed my p35-s3g to bios f5a said it was complete but never booted again dont have the cd that comes with the mo.but tryed to make dos boot floppy to flash with but no good guess i bricked it
Rich

try to reset cmos...look up how to do that on giga's site or the forums

[w2richwood]

done that cant get nothing to boot cd boot disk floppy boot disk or flashdrive cleared cmos overnite
Rich

[BobHarris]

Just looked at the gigabyte.com.tw site and noticed the Latest BIOS is still F12b BETA for the P35 DS3P rev 1.0 board. I was hoping a lot of people would be upgrading to a Q9550 or Q9650 quad core by now, but it seems to be dead in these parts. Did people give up because there are too many problems? For people that follow gigabyte's support, will they be upgrading the BIOS, or is that the last we will hear from them?

Also noticed there are other websites for gigabyte. Is giga-byte.com a new official site?

[stasio]

New betaBIOS for ALL (E)P35 board released a few days ago.
Released between 22.04-27.05.09
The BIOS contains the AHCI ROM version V1.20E (02102009),or
AHCI ROM version 1.07, since the version 1.20 has problem.
Follow my sig,page 2

[hema]

Hi stasio
there is no new beta bios for (E)P35 board in this thread
http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/giga...41/index2.html

[stasio]

Yes,it's

[stasio]

New BIOS:

GA-P35-DS4 - F14
GA-P35-DS3 - F14
GA-P35-DS3P - F12
GA-P35-DS3L - F9
GA-P35-DS3R - F13
GA-P35-S3 - F8
GA-P35-S3G - F5
GA-P35-S3L - F8
GA-P35T-DQ6 - F7
GA-P35T-DS4 - F7
GA-P35T-DS3P - F7
GA-P35C-DS3R - F12
GA-P35C-DS3 - F7
GA-P35C-S3 - F7
GA-EP35-DS3L - F6
GA-EP35-DS4 - F6
GA-EP35C-DS3R - F4
GA-EP35-DS3 - F4
GA-EP35-DS3R - F4

AHCI-ROM Version V1.20E (02102009).
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