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

[Nelly.]

Updates to the first thread, added the following:

Compatable Air Cooling List (NOTE: Doesnt take into consideration case sizes)

Scythe "NINJA PLUS Rev.B" 6Heat Pipes CPU Cooler

Compatable Ram List - Bootable with default voltage to bios

G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PQ PC2-8500 (2x2GB) CAS5

Official BIOS

BIOS ID:17

1. Fixed 45nm CPU compatibility and support CPU half multiplier.
2. Fixed the Wake Up by WAKE# of PCIe function abnormality.
3. Fixed system hang when used Intel PXE CPU series.
4. Fixed CPU temperature abnormality when S3 return.
5. BIOS compiled date: 05/26/2008.

DRIVERS - Last checked 19th June 2008.

RAID/AHCI Software - Intel® Matrix Storage Manager v 8.2.0.1001 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 2nd June 08 *NEW*

INTEL Chipset Driver v 9.0.0.1008 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 2nd June 08 *NEW*

32-bit Floppy Configuration Utility for Intel® Matrix Storage Manager - 2nd June 08 *NEW*
Creates floppy disk for 32-bit OS with Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 8.2.0.1001 files - used to preinstall RAID driver (F6 during Windows* setup).

JMicron SATA Driver V 1.17.37 for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit / Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 27th May 08 *NEW*

Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Lan V6.87 Driver for Win9x/Me/2000/XP/2003 - 21st May 08

Realtek 8110SC Gigabit Lan V6.206 Driver for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 21st May 08

Realtek High Audio Definition R196 Driver for 2000 / XP / XP 64bit / 2003 / 2003 64bit - 18th June 08 *NEW*

Realtek High Audio Definition R196 Driver for Vista 32bit / Vista 64bit - 18th June 08 *NEW*

[Taz]

BIOS 17 works great! The only problem I had was downloading the Realtek sound driver for Vista. The link doesn't work for me.

[Methanoid]

There is a BIOS 18 out for the plain IP35... didnt check the Pro or E models but I suspect them also... or due very soon

[bugjae]

I'm waiting for a new BIOS 18 to support for E8600 or new stepping CPU. Anyone know when they release?

[Mutley]

I've installed BIOS 17 on my IP-35Pro and I've noticed that the CPU temps are somewhat higher than they used to be, and no longer coincide with what I see in Core Temp or Rivatuner, which are reading the same.

At idle, my E6600 (stock clock) is now running at 35c according to uGuru (and in the BIOS), but according to CoreTemp and RivaTuner its more like 28 to 30c (which it was before).

Is this a known issue?
Secondly, does anyone know where to get older versions of the uGuru app?

Mut.

[BUFF]

ftp://ftp.abit.com.tw/pub/download/utilities/uguru/

[TwoLeftNuts]

Hi Everyone,

I'd give my leftnut for this answer
I have an Abit IP35 Pro
Q6600 Go
OCZ2910664GK Platinum 1066 DDR2
Razor AC-1
2x 3870 ATI
2x WD 640 Raid 1
Thermaltake tough power 700W
Zelman 9500 CPU fan
I would like to know what would be good overclock settings, I don't have to be extream just a nice overclock. I have been looking everywhere for answers but the memory has been a real thorn since it's not recommended.
Thanx, TwoLeft hopefully only one if I get an answer

[BUFF]

all systems (even those with supposedly exactly the same components) are different so people can only point you in a direction & then you have to do the testing yourself.

the obvious potential problems are your RAM (so stick it on 1:1 until you get your CPU overclock stable & then come back & tweak the RAM settings) & heat.
I would probably settle for 3.2-3.4GHz if I was you as unless you have very good cooling around the PWM it won't take too kindly to 3.6GHz+ 24/7.

[TwoLeftNuts]

Thanx, BUFF
I should have mentioned I'm a noob when it comes to proper number settings. I never attempted and only started reading about it. Approximate number settings for memory and Cpu would give me a nice start.
Thanx once again,
TwoLeft

[BUFF]

OK, let's start with which BIOS version that you are on?
also, can you provide a link for your exact RAM?

[TwoLeftNuts]

Hi BUFF,

BIOS 629_17

Won't let give you URL OCZ model OCZ2P10664GK

Hate to admit I'm using XP 32 bit, video editor will only use 32 bit ;-(

Thanx, TwoLeft

[BUFF]

2x2Gb of http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...um_2gb_edition?

[TwoLeftNuts]

Hi BUFF,
Yeah thats the one er ah two!
Thanx, Herb.

[format]

nevermind.

[ramirata]

Im having a temp reading issue with my ip35 pro and a newly installed q9400. I updated to 17 bios but my cpu reading in bios is wrong, its reading 115 to 195 c. The core temps and my ir temp gauge read about 30 c. I put in my old 2180 and the cpu temp reading in the bios works correctly. Any ideas?

[BUFF]

what stepping of Q9400?

you could try http://www.abitshop.eu/bios/m629b_17.bin which supposedly is a version which has EO support added