*** Official ABIT IC7/G (875P) Thread ***

[Ph33zy]

IC7 1.8 beta 1 Bios

IC7 Max3 1.3 beta 1 Bios

 

[computer]

Where is the info on what the BIOS fixes/updates?

 

[KillerBob]

For the record:

Beta BIOS release 1.8 beta 1 for IC7/IC7-G v1.0

Release information:

New Fixes/Features

1. Fixed intermittent HDD detection failure when sets "OnChip SATA" to "Combined Mode" and then enable RAID.
2. Revised DRAM timing settings for PSB800/DDR320 (CPU/DRAM = 5:4) and PSB800/DDR266 (CPU/DRAM = 3:2) configurations.
3. Updated i875 BIOS spec Rev. 1.7 for DDR memory module.
4. Fixed power off failure problem under MS DOS environment when "WakeUp by Alarm" is enabled and set to "Time Alarm".
5. Fixed the problem that system intermittently shuts down by itself when "Shutdown When CPU FAN Fail" option is enabled in "PC Health Status".
6. Fixed the problem that some USB 2.0 storage cause POST delay (system frozen up) for about 1 minute.
7. BIOS Compile Date: 10/2/2003.

 

[KillerBob]

I can't even load the Beta BIOS. I am midst encoding a 2:45 MPEG to DVD, and it takes forever! But, as soon as that's over, I'll let you all know the score.

 

[Soulkeeper]

Originally posted by: Ph33zy

Originally posted by: vailr

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper
I'm thinking about getting this board, do any of you know if this board will support a 400mhz fsb 1.8ghz P4m ????

AFAIK: No.(Correct me if I'm wrong).
Only 533 MHz or 800 MHz FSB CPU's are supported by the Intel 865/875 chipsets.

it will support 400fsb P4. however they have to be northwoody's and not willamete's...



btw, anyone try the 1.8 beta bios?

thanks
if anyone else has tryed this or knows anything on the subject let me know

i might get one of these boards anytime now

 

[computer]

Thanks for that beta BIOS info.

 

[T-man]

Does this new BIOS have higher Vcore for memory? <<<<<<<
I do not want to get an IC-7 until I can go 3.0v on the memory

 

[Ph33zy]

Originally posted by: T-man
Does this new BIOS have higher Vcore for memory? <<<<<<<
I do not want to get an IC-7 until I can go 3.0v on the memory

Nope, this bios doesn?t have 3.0 volts on the ic7. It just adds stability. I don?t think it will ever be possible to get 3.0v thru a bios update. If you want 3.0 volts, you gotta get the IC7 Max3 or do a volt mod like I did. The mod takes 5 minutes with steady hands and consists of replacing a 0 ohm resistor with a 350 ohm resistor on the board?

 

[Ph33zy]

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper

Originally posted by: Ph33zy

Originally posted by: vailr

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper
I'm thinking about getting this board, do any of you know if this board will support a 400mhz fsb 1.8ghz P4m ????

AFAIK: No.(Correct me if I'm wrong).
Only 533 MHz or 800 MHz FSB CPU's are supported by the Intel 865/875 chipsets.

it will support 400fsb P4. however they have to be northwoody's and not willamete's...



btw, anyone try the 1.8 beta bios?

thanks
if anyone else has tryed this or knows anything on the subject let me know

i might get one of these boards anytime now

I guarantee you it will work with a northwood. There is an option in the bios to set the Northbridge at 400, 533, or 800. 400 = Northwood

 

[Soulkeeper]

thanks, looks like i might pick up the max3

 

[jagare]

Anyone have any bios recommendations for the Max3? Which ones run the best in your opinion?

 

[Soulkeeper]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the three versions of the ic7 motherboard ?

 

[chadomaly]

ic7 - bottom of the chain
ic7g = ic7 + gigabit lan, and 2 more SATA raid channels + secure IDE + serillel2 module
ic7max3 = ic7-g + OTES around mosfets

 

[jagare]

What is the max vdimm for the IC7-G? I know its only 2.8v for the IC7.

 

[thatsright]

Originally posted by: crleap
ic7 - bottom of the chain
ic7g = ic7 + gigabit lan, and 2 more SATA raid channels + secure IDE + serillel2 module
ic7max3 = ic7-g + OTES around mosfets

CRLEAP, your incorrect. Let me correct what the IC7 Lineup really is taken right off of the ABIT-USA site:

IC7: Entry level 875 Mobo with excellent OCing ability and PAT technology. No NIC and only 2 Native SATA channels Only 2.8Vdimm Max. A great quality board for a great price of around $125, if you can get past the fact their is no NIC.
IC7-G: Same as IC7, but with Intel Gigabit CSA LAN dedicated NIC (so it doesn't take away bandwidth from the PCI bus). Two extra SATA connections running through the PCI bus, for a total of 4 SATA devices. NO Secure IDE on this model! 1 IDE>SATA Adapter. Only 2.8Vdimm Max.
IC7-MAX3: Same as IC7-G but with 4 SATA connections through the PCI Bus for a total of 6 SATA devices. 1 IDE>SATA Adapter. OTES cooling for Mofsets. Secure IDE Module for Hard Drive. NO Serial connections for Modem or Printer on rear panel to make room for the OTES cooling fan. Higher Vdimm capability of 3.2V.

Hope this helps. If I were buying now, I might just go for the MAX 3, IF I knew for certain that the board is Prescott compatible, and still not sure about this one. My IC7 is still rock stable, and I am running my Kingston HyperX PC3500 512MB X2 @ 2-2-2-5 with a Vdimm of 2.8V and all GAT settings to Auto. Can't complain too much..........

 

[Soulkeeper]

I just ordered the ic7 max3 and a thermalright sp94 heatsink today
but i have a few quick questions before it gets here:

How good is this 6 channel intel sound compared to the nforce2 ???
will it get as high of scores in 3dmark2k3 ??

or should i just put my sound blaster live! 5.1 in my system ??

 

[trek]

How do I get the option to enable/disable the lan port on my ic7 to show up in the bios, I swear it was there when I first got the board.

 

[chadomaly]

If you have an IC7 as your post and profile suggests, there is no lan port on that motherboard, only on the IC7-G and max3. The IC7 does have the metal port on the IO panel, with a piece of tape over it, but the port does not work (no LAN chip onboard).

 

[trek]

Originally posted by: crleap
If you have an IC7 as your post and profile suggests, there is no lan port on that motherboard, only on the IC7-G and max3. The IC7 does have the metal port on the IO panel, with a piece of tape over it, but the port does not work (no LAN chip onboard).

So it has a lan port (that you can physically plug a network cable into), but there is no way to use it?

 

[chadomaly]

correct. The port is there to plug the jack into, but the board does not have a LAN controller connected to it.

 

[trek]

Originally posted by: crleap
correct. The port is there to plug the jack into, but the board does not have a LAN controller connected to it.

well that makes no sense

 

[thatsright]

Originally posted by: trek8900

Originally posted by: crleap
correct. The port is there to plug the jack into, but the board does not have a LAN controller connected to it.

well that makes no sense

Sure it does; if your ABIT. Of course not if your buying the IC7. ABIT uses the same exact board during the manufacturing process, and then only at the last minute do they select the IC7 boards to leave off the NIC controller and the two additional SATA connectors. In essence, they are on the board right up until the end, then not included. (And if you look on the board of your IC7, you can see where SATA connectors 3 & 4 pins were possible, but omitted.) So all of our IC7 boards start out as IC7-G's in the beginning, and then about 80% of the way through the manufacturing process, a few parts are left off to turn them into just plain 'vanilla' IC7's.

It makes sense from ABIT's point, as it would greatly lower production costs compared to them having to produce essentially the same base board design on two different assembly lines.

 

[chadomaly]

makes perfect sense to me. i got the ic7 and saved $40. I don't need more than 2 sata channels and have a good PCI NIC, so the onboard wasn't necessary. That $40 was handy for other components.

 

[bem136]

Seems you are aware of a problem I have with the -G, "intermittent HDD detection failure when sets "OnChip SATA" to "Combined Mode" and then enable RAID"

During POST it sometimes can't find port0 drive and can't boot because the array has FAILED. I go through a reboot with the system disk and it find the missing drive and gives a Y/N too which I answer Y and it then reboots off the array.

What can I do to solve? I have the 1.7 BIOS

Thanks in advance for any of your thoughts.

 

[thatsright]

Originally posted by: bem136
Seems you are aware of a problem I have with the -G, "intermittent HDD detection failure when sets "OnChip SATA" to "Combined Mode" and then enable RAID"

During POST it sometimes can't find port0 drive and can't boot because the array has FAILED. I go through a reboot with the system disk and it find the missing drive and gives a Y/N too which I answer Y and it then reboots off the array.

What can I do to solve? I have the 1.7 BIOS

Thanks in advance for any of your thoughts.

Go back to the 1.6 Bios. Many users in the ABIT forums report HDD detection problems, as well as the infamous Cold-Boot-to-death issue at startup. And everyone over at the Forums widely consider the 1.7 Bios TOTAL Sh!t as it's just crap. Just re-flash back to 1.6 and this should solve your problem. But then again, the 1.8 Bios should be out soon, as ABIT has already released the second beta 1.8 bios so it should be finalized any day now.