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    8204 and 3312 Bios

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by digitalfx, Apr 4, 2006.

  1. digitalfx

    digitalfx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just updated Bios to 3312

    might be crazy, but the screen appears significantly brighter now!
     
    digitalfx, Apr 4, 2006
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  2. digitalfx

    digitalfx Notebook Enthusiast

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    1997 3DMarks

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    digitalfx, Apr 5, 2006
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    Where'd you get 3312 from?
     
    Travel Matey, Apr 5, 2006
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    EdF, Apr 5, 2006
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    My laptop is on Acer at this moment to repair the "buzz" issue. I will try to upgrade the Bios as soon I get my laptop back. According to the bios description:

    ; Date : 03/09/'06
    ; ZB1 BIOS Ver. : v1.3312 (3C12)
    ; ATi M56 : br18429.bin
    ; EC : ZC1029.bin
    ;
    1. Update VBIOS for M56 B26.

    2. Fix there is no removable icon in Windows Vista
    append\asl\bay_pm.asi (modify XEJ0 to _EJ0)
    append\asl\bay_ps.asi (modify XEJ0 to _EJ0)
    append\asl\bay_sm.asi (modify XEJ1 to _EJ0)
    zc1.tc1\oem_bay.asm (mask oemBayPatchEjx)

    Maybe ATi M56 is related to the ATI video board.
     
    NKND200, Apr 5, 2006
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  6. digitalfx

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    Yes, M56 is the ATI video board
     
    digitalfx, Apr 5, 2006
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    It doesn't get rid of the buzzing noise (unfortunatly) but it does decrease it.
     
    CoolHotCold, Apr 5, 2006
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    CoolHotCold... Did it improve the LCD's brightness?
     
    twojame, Apr 5, 2006
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    To be honest i never had a dark screen to complain about. But when im in a dark room (like now) it does seem to produce more light.. But it might just be me imaging it as i've heard people talking about it.
    http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=144181
    Check that out. It seems that its increased brightness for some people...
    *wonders what affect it has on battery life*
    Btw anyone found a Service manual/Guide to open the TravelMate 8204(or 8202) yet. Also i've heard the Ferrari 4000 has a similar chasis so that would do to.
     
    CoolHotCold, Apr 5, 2006
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    I have updated to 3312 too, and before doing so I have take pictures of the screen at 100% of brightness.

    I didn't found any brightness difference before and after the bios update... the screen is always not so bright like tm800 or tm8100 are...
     
    fauzzo, Apr 5, 2006
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    I updated Bios to 3312 (from 3309), and my screen brightness is unchanged. My screen's brightness has never been a concern, but I was hopeful to "need sunglasses," as someone else posted.... alas, no.

    But I've had no problems since flashing the Bios, either! Anyone else note any changes?
     
    iBorg, Apr 6, 2006
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