* Thread Index *
- Thread Changelog
- Quick Review
- How To (Disassembling)
- Mods & Tweaks
- Power Profile Tweak
- CPU/GPU Repaste
- Unlocked Bios
- Undervolted vBios
- GPU Overclock
- <STRIKE>EC firmware mod</STRIKE> (It never saw the light
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- Hackintosh Installation Guide
- Fan Controller Utilities
- Temperatures Tests
* Thread Changelog *I've noticed that this notebook owners lounge is missing, so here it is.
- 12/09/2015:
- Temporary replaced the modded bios links list with a unique Mega folder link. I will add it back as soon as I've a little free time.
- 18/05/2014:
- Added some gaming tests.
- 17/05/2014:
- Added several GT540M modded vBioses.
- 24/01/2014:
- Added "5755G" to the thread title. Since these notebooks are quite the same (all the guides written there can be used for 5755G too), and the other "5755G owners lounge" is a bit poor of contents, I've decided to include the AA 5755G here;
- Added new GT630M modded vBios with higher voltages (Overvolt), for more oc stability.
- 23/01/2014
- Added Fan Controller Links
- 22/01/2014
- Added Temperatures Tests section
* Quick Review *
5750G is a budget gaming notebook from Acer. It's equipped with 2nd generation Intel Core processors (i3/i5/i7) and nvidia geforce 500/600 series graphic card (520M, 540M, 610M, 630M). Its market price is about ~400-500 usd.
Pro:
- Low Price
- Powerful hardware
- Relatively light weight
- Comfortable touchpad and keyboard
Con
- Low quality materials (plastic)
- Low quality screen (1366*768, Glossy, horrible angle of view)
- Low quality cooling system
Notebookcheck full review: Link
My Specs:
i5 2450M 2.5 Ghz (2.8/3.1 Turbo Boost)
Nvidia GeForce 630M, 2 Gb DDR3, 672@800
6 Gb Ram DDR3 1333 Mhz
750 Gb HDD
3 x USB 2.0
* How To *
Here a video I've found on youtube which shows very well how to disassemble this laptop:
N.B. The procedure for disassembling the Acer 5755G is quite the same, the only difference is the keyboard: you have to remove it, after removing the upper case.
Service Manual Link (Acer 5750G): https://mega.co.nz/#!NhIyHRzQ!NP_9PRqDKyyXrcj_lvDE4j-bFg8uK7glrSguNbN8UsY
Service Manual Link (Acer 5755G): https://mega.co.nz/#!0oYmQbTL!PzIJKNptZ8m5NkefVxb5r7G-2f4FCIePRkhnj6D4wWI
Here another video which explains how to replace notebook screen without take apart the whole laptop:
Compatible LCD Screens:
- AUO/B156XW02 V6 (HW:0A)
- AUO/B156XW02 V2 (HW:4A)
- Samsung/LTN156AT02-A11
- LG/LP156WH2-TLEA
- CMO/N156B6-L0B
- CPT/ CLAA156WB11A
* Mods & Tweaks *
Power Profile Tweak: As I said, this laptop overheats a lot, especially when turbo boost mode turn on. This usually isn't a problem while using cpu intensive applications (video Editing, 3D editing, video conversion, etc...) but becomes frustrating while gaming (due to extra GPU heat) because the laptop may easily shutdown to prevent hardware damages. Fortunately on this notebook most games don't need full cpu speed for working well (since the whole system is bottlenecked by gpu), and we can easily underclock it by Windows power management.
Set "Maximum processor state" to 99% for disabling the turbo boost feature. Usually 80% is enough to play almost all games (depending on your processor speed, take a minimum of 2Ghz cpu speed as reference). With this little trick you will be able to lower the averange cpu temp.
CPU/GPU repaste
Change the thermal paste on cpu and gpu (gpu sometimes has thermal pads, but only on some models) can help to lower the averange hardware temperature. I suggest to use Prolimatech PK-3, Artic Cooling MX-4 or Artic Silver 5 for CPU and Ybris Thermal Pad Ultra for GPU.
Unlocked Bios: P5WE0121 by Akbar (Advance, Power, UEFI Support, Hackintosh patch)
Undervolted vBios
These bioses have been modded by me for having lower GPU voltages. This means less heat, longer battery life and sometimes more 3d application stability. All bioses are based on Akbar modded one. If your gpu becomes instable (crashes or black screens during gaming or benchmarks) then your card needs an higher voltage (or must be underclocked). Every single card (even same models) can bear different voltages at same clocks. So don't surprise if your friend achieve to overclock his card to 850 mhz with 0,85V, and you can barely put it up to 700 mhz. Every chip has his own OC margin.
Nvidia GeForce 630M & 540M
File name format: P5WE0121_ByAkbar_ GPUMODEL_ ModType( 2DVoltage- 3DVoltage)
*Warning* Flashing bioses that provide a substantial overvolt can be extremely dangerous. Do it on your own risk.
Folder Link: http://bit.ly/1UUyGBm
Note: If you want a custom voltages setting that is not present here, please send me a pm with your bios link (if you don't want the unlocked one) and a GPU-Z screenshot! I'll add it as soon as possible.
GPU Overclock
Simply use MSI Afterburner. Overclock on nvidia 520/610 is totally useless, since they're too weak for running well whatever demanding games. Actually I don't reccomend to oc the gpu at all. FPS boost in demanding games is very low (5-6 fps) and considering the possible side effects of overclocking, I think it's not worth it. However, during my test, I could push my GT630M to 850@1700@990 with 0,98V 3D voltage profile. Everything else above was instable.
<STRIKE> EC firmware mod for better fan curve ( Work -not- in progress):
I'm trying to mod the embedded controller firmware for allowing the fan to spin to its max speed at lower temperature than stock one (everyone who flashes the bios at least one time knows how fast this fan can really spin), but currently I'm in a dead point. If someone wants to give some help please reply to this thread: http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/729876-ec-firmware-mod-acer-laptop.html#post9345311</STRIKE>
Edit: Still in a dead point after months. However, due to the new updates by acer (see the end of this thread) this mod doesn't make sense anymore.
Hackintosh installation (To Do)
I'm not sure if I can post here a guide, since it's not totally legal to install OS X on a non apple notebook. I'll wait for a moderator's permission.
* Fan Controller Utilities *Acer Fan Controller Utility (5750G)
Direct Download Link: ftp://ftp2.acer-euro.com/notebook/aspire_5750G/fan/FanController_V1.0.0.2_Release.zip
Acer Fan Controller Utility (5742G and 5755G)
Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hkvusgejibejt0v/FanController.rar
Thanks to Gaboros for his amazing work! Original post: http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/729899-acer-5750g-owners-lounge-2.html#post9539897
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Temperature Tests
Stress Test 1:
Tools: MSI Kombustor (Gpu Burn-In, OpenGL 3, MSI, 1280x720, Windowed) + Intel Burn Test (High);
Notebook Settings: Turbo Boost On, GPU Stock Clocks (0,88v 3D Profile);
Fan Controller: Normal;
N.B: I've unfortunately took the screenshot in the exact moment when the cpu clock has fallen down to 2ghz for some reason. However, it's not due to throttling, the cpu stayed at 2.8ghz stable almost all the time.
Stress Test 2:
Tools: MSI Kombustor (Gpu Burn-In, OpenGL 3, MSI, 1280x720, Windowed) + Intel Burn Test (High);
Notebook Settings: Turbo Boost On, GPU Stock Clocks (0,88v 3D Profile);
Fan Controller: Full On;
I've deleted the screenshot by mistake .-. I'll upload a new one asap. MAX CPU Temp: 84°, MAX GPU Temp: 73°
Gaming Test 1:
Gaming Test 2:
Gaming Test 3:
Gaming Test 4:
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Thanks, very useful thread, especially undervolted bios for 540M because now I don't suffer from throttling while gaming
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Thanks for the Rom mod, works like a charm with my GT630.
Im very interested in the hackintosh guide!
Also, a list of interesting tweaks we can do now with our hacked bios will be great, so we can customize and improve the performance of the laptop...
Best!
Xermán -
Another question, have you been able to make the 630M work in the hackintosh version? For what I have read it's impossible to make that model of card work...
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All bios settings related to the fan control seem to be overrided by something else (probably by the ACPI). Most of the other options are useless and potentially harmful if changed from default settings. There are few interesting things, like cpu core management and UEFI options, maybe I'll write a little guide about them as soon as I have a little free time.
For hackintosh guide, I've replied to your pm!
For everyone: Take a look at the update in the fist post! -
Post One Updated with Acer Fan Control utility link.
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Any other user with experience with it?
Ellric, do you think we don't need to "underpower" the gpu anymore? What do you recommend?
Best!
Xermán -
Btw, we are waiting anxiously for your **intosh guide!
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I will think now if I dare to change the thermal stuff over the cpu and gpu (some crazy photos of how is it made when assembled, in the acer support forum).
Do you think it's worthy?
Best,
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Memory Question
I know it's a noob question, and I think it's ok, but I would like to check that the memory I bough is recognized as 1333 mhz.
Hard disk tip
I just changed the default hard disk by a Samsung SSD (840 EVO) and the perfomance has increased a lot. I recommend this to users of this laptop who want to have a better experience with it.
Processor Question
My laptop has currently a Sandry Bridge i5 processor. Would it be worthy to update it to an i7 processor?
Best,
Xermán -
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Any advice in the process of disassembling the laptop? To be honest, I'm a bit afraid!!
Best,
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I have made the acer fan tool working for the 5755g which is almost the same machine. It's use the same bios as well, so I think it will be usefull for a lot of users who will found this topic.
Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hkvusgejibejt0v/FanController.rar
1, install the common.exe located in the install folder.
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Good job!! you will help a lot of people
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Thank you!
I wanted to suggest to add it to the first post, but for some reason I couldn't edit my post.
Hope it help a lot of users.
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With my modification it seems like it's working on the 5742g as well. I wonder how many device can use it? :O
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Here's a list of devices that share the same bios (and probably the same EC):
- Acer
Aspire 5750
Aspire 5750G
Aspire 5750Z
Aspire 5750ZG
Aspire 5755
Aspire 5755G
Aspire 7750
Aspire 7750G
Aspire 7750Z
Aspire 7750ZG
- PackardBell
PackardBell EasyNote LS11HR
PackardBell EasyNote LS13HR
PackardBell EasyNote LS44HR
PackardBell EasyNote TS11HR
PackardBell EasyNote TS13HR
PackardBell EasyNote TS44HR
PackardBell EasyNote TS45HR
PackardBell EasyNote TSX62HR
PackardBell EasyNote TSX66HR
- Gateway
Gateway NV57H
Gateway NV77H
So I guess that this tool can be tested on all these notebooks (and probably it will work). I've just read about Acer 5742G on Acer forum, so since it has been tested and confirmed working, I've added it to the first post! -
I have the thermal paste and today I will make the change.
Yesterday exporting a video on Premiere, for around 1 h, and with fan 100% the cpu temp reached 88º, and I bet that's too much in any case, so I will give it a try with the thermal paste.
Best,
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Let me know if you succeed!
p.s. I've finished the hackintosh guide two days ago, but currently I have issues with my internet connection (I'm posting from my mobile phone). I will add it asap! -
Hopefully someone is still around.
I have an Acer Aspire 5750G (Core i5, GT540M).
Just have a couple of questions:
1. I used this undervolted BIOS from the first page
(Nvidia GeForce 540M
2D Voltage: 0,83V
3D Voltage: 0,85V
Link: P5WE0121_ByAkbar_GT540M_Undervolt(0.83-0.85))
Restarted my laptop, wanted to try out a game and it glitches out really hard (sounds distorted, weird green squares, freezes, etc.), that weren't there before. Maybe it doesn't like to be undervolted? I should change back to stock BIOS, right?
2. I cleaned out the dust, repasted (Noctua NT-H1), but it really doesn't make (any) difference. Is this even quality paste? Should I try out the much praised Arctic Cooling MX-2 (3-4)?
3. I'm thinking of getting a Cooler Master Notepal U2, since it has movable fans (great job Acer on putting the entries on weird spots). Is it recommendable?
The throttling reaaaally gets on my nerves, since I play for like 10 minutes, and all of a sudden, slows down, then runs fine for a bit, then slows down, etc. -
Hey.
So it wouldn't let me send you a pm, probably because I just made this account. But thank you very much for this topic, fixed my over heating issues, it was causing my processor to perform worse, making the laptop pretty slow. But I'm having an issue or two. After installing the undervolting bios (for the 540m) despite remaining much cooler, I cannot boot the laptop from the battery anymore, it'll just shut back off, I have to have the ac adapter plugged in. Maybe perhaps because the voltages are too low? Is anyone else having this issue as well? It's not a huge deal, since I can just revert, but I'd like to keep the heat gone too, and you mentioned making a custom one, I'm not sure what the voltages would need to be though, but I'm willing to test until it works.
Well I was having an issue with MSI afterburner, but that's gone now... don't know why. (Wouldn't let me change core clock, I could only select from 0 to 100 mhz, and it wouldn't offset, it would change the clock to the corresponding speed.)
Acer Aspire 5750g
i7-2630qm @ 2.0 (anything I can do to increase/decrease the clock speed or voltages?)
Nvidia 540m 1gb .83-.85 672/1344 @800
Thank you very much in advance.
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I'm using the same bios from the post above mine. And I don't believe my card has been throttling (it doesn't get above 79c, but I haven't tested with intense games too much yet, only had this for about a week now)
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Yep, throttling, and blue screening. I reverted to the original unlocked 1.21, but the heat's somewhat back now... You mentioned in the OP that you could customize these? If possible a .88-.92 would be great -
Hello people,
New issue with my laptop!
It makes a screaming sound whenever i close the lid. I found out it was related to the incorporated microphone (feedback). Muting the mic solves the problem, but still...I wonder if it has to do with eventual damage to the wires in the proces of disassembly the laptop (for thermal repaste). The disassembly was done several months ago though...
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Another question!
My 5750G (i3, 540GT) has the GPU cooling based on thermal pads. Can I change that to thermal paste or is the configuration made so that I can only use thermal pads?
Best regards! -
You can add Gateway NV79 and PB easynote LJ75
Overheating issue , fan control fixed.
Mirror link : https://mega.co.nz/#!shpTWQyR!OqCX8tg3teu-U0iiJ-Je3qpHnu_p9KDtLgkRZM9a_IQ -
Come on people! Nobody?
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I'm so sorry for my long absence guys, but I had quite serious health problems. Anyway I'm fine now, so here we are.
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@202Mhz core and 405Mhz memory - 0.8370v
@660Mhz core and 900Mhz memory - 0.9620v (default)
@797Mhz core and 900Mhz memory - 1.0620v (boost)
Needless to say, the card gets hot very fast(up to 92 degrees in less than 5min of Tomb Raider, Sleeping Dogs..e.t.c...) then throttles at 92 degrees to 475Mhz.
Even when i force the GPU to stay at 600-660Mhz, the laptop still reaches 92 degrees and throttles..severely crippling games.
I have already repasted my laptop twice, cleaned fan e.t.c but the issue is the same from Day 1. Also I have a cooling pad. Most people with this laptop are having overheating issues due to the high voltages of the nvidia 630m.
Here is the link to the official ACER V3 571G bios.
There's also a modded bios version
Full Laptop Specs
Acer V3 571G
nvidia 630m 1GB
Intel i5-3210m
500GB
15.6inch 1366p
Bios 1.13
Win 7 x64
We will be very grateful for your help..
Thank you for your time.
Pics..
Throttling....in less than 3 minutes
Low power state
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Edit: @Aeonia Here, try out this. Apparently your vBios is a Kepler style bios (although it's still a fermi card) so you don't have fixed voltages, but they scale according to the frequencies. I slighty lowered your voltages curve, so now you should have these values:
@202Mhz core and 405Mhz memory - 0.8370v
@660Mhz core and 900Mhz memory - 0.9500v (default)
@797Mhz core and 900Mhz memory - 1.000v (boost)
Be Aware! This modded bios is untested, and can be potentially harmful for your laptop, so flash it at your own risk! (However it should be totally safe)
https://mega.co.nz/#!t1JA1QIb!vGqlLK4xHEahp5l8NcqZY12RzpwWj9OffreD7qT21KQ
Let me know if it works correctly and if it helps for lowering your temps. I think we have a little room for even lower voltages yet.
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Nevertheless it's a great start..my temps are still throttling though. If you would be kind enough to lower them even further at least in the 0.88v on default and 0.92 or 0.93 boost..
i have also noted some other voltage profiles..
@202Mhz core and 405Mhz memory - 0.8370v
@270-475Mhz core and 900Mhz memory - 0.9370v
@660Mhz core and 900Mhz memory - 0.9620v (default)
@662-700Mhz core and 900Mhz memory - 0.9870v (goes to this state first after throttling)
@700-797Mhz core and 900Mhz memory - 1.0120v (boost) -
Swifted with my Moto G
Update:
Ok, try out this one:
https://mega.co.nz/#!QhgBVDpb!IceTPYbC3GLN8gjzlSJs0rLSevTVLKQF0alcBz36NpQ
I've considerably lowered the whole fan curve, with a max voltage of 0.925 (boost) and an average voltage of 0.88 (default). This should help for lowering your temps, but consider a cpu/gpu repaste since only that can considerably help with your heat problems. -
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I am now even more convinced that the nvidia 630m can work at even lower voltages..Wish i knew how you were changing them.
So my final request, could you please lower it to match the one you used in the first post when testing PayDay 2 and TombRaider..
such that at:
@202Mhz core and 405Mhz memory - 0.8370v
@660Mhz core and 900Mhz memory - 0.8500v (default)
@797Mhz core and 900Mhz memory - 0.8870v (boost)
Thanks again for all your help..I still cant believe it took me two years of throttling to find this solution.
EDIT: Playing Need For Speed Rivals and Amazing Spiderman 2 for more than an hour saw my highest temperature at 81..76(with cooling pad) degrees at 661Mhz core and 900memory..Still am willing to bet even lower voltages will still be stable..hopefully I'll even be able to overclock it past 800Mhz. -
https://mega.co.nz/#!c1pSwbYb!rT1GHV1quaDbxKF9lX5IvcQqQaRRG9qZNx_jOjilRnY
and here a version with even lower voltages:
https://mega.co.nz/#!Iw4VRQqI!LA0h-cMOsoDIZCHwXB903QJ4SgXgHYZ4auQbF6S7YVg
so you can try both of them and see which one works better for you!Aeonia likes this. -
The second on glitches out and games stop working when it hits 797Mhz..so I'll stick with the first one.
Thank you once again. Now to tell all others with this issue what I've learnt..
and just in time for WatchDogs...
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Swifted with my Moto Gpedroramosuerj likes this. -
hi i want to ask if these bios work with my crappy Packard Bell Easynote TV11HC because i have throttling issue on 75C im with GT630M
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If your notebook comes with Windows 7 preinstalled flash this: https://mega.co.nz/#!kgBV3STI!V-ert1NfgahFg9Sg2sPtKh5BvNAqVq0HiWh_Eik3ksI
If your notebook comes with Windows 8 preinstalled flash this: https://mega.co.nz/#!0owSAS7B!elin19H6oY-Z_usw_s032mpk99lgb8gHUrooGtWBMNw -
thanks for bios but i have 1.13.
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But apparently bios releases for this notebook seem to be a total mess (version 2.15 released on 2013/08/ 27 and version 2.14 released on 2013/08/ 28, lol), so to avoid every possible problem, here your official 1.13 bios with modded vBios:
https://mega.co.nz/#!dtIk3CRK!FYeic6dBpNsepI05fC9peSa5y-F-rjXb0TqgX2t4
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what is decryption key? and if you can please answer me some questions:
1.If I undervolt gpu can it cause pc brick or kill gpu?
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thank you very much!!!!!!!!! you fixed my throttling issue now the biggest temperature is 72C and 797mhz turbo boost clock.
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everythings good but having issue on watch dogs it freezes in the middle of the game what it can be?
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