Acer 8930G tweaks, wallpapers, etc

Drivers (Only the best and stable for Windows Vista/7 are listed here)
1. Display Drivers
Nvidia 197.16 WHQL (32 Bit)
Nvidia 197.16 WHQL (64 Bit)

2. Intel SATA AHCI drivers
Intel Matrix Storage manager (32 Bit & 64 Bit)

3. SD card reader
Jmicron (32 Bit & 64 Bit)

4. Audio Driver
Acer's Custom Realtek driver (32 Bit & 64 Bit)
Realtek driver 2.47 (32 Bit & 64 Bit)

5. Fingerprint Driver
Validity Sensor (32 Bit & 64 Bit)

6. Touchpad Driver
Synaptics Touchpad 15.0.10.0 (32 Bit & 64 Bit)

7. TV Tuner Driver
AverMedia (32 Bit & 64 Bit)

Bios Update (V1.14A with Acer SLIC 2.1 and CineDash issue fixed)
http://rapidshare.com/files/333274265/BIOS_ACER_1.14A_Windows_AS8930G_SCLI_2.1.rar

To enable Virtualisation look below.

 

Here's for starting
I have collected some 16:9 1920x1080 wallpapers.






Around 90 wallpapers. Not a single one being dull. zip file size 105MB
Enjoy

http://rapidshare.com/files/314210806/Wallpapers.zip

Anyone care to share their personal tweaks?


Here are some tweaks

Reverse Swipe patch
Configures the fingerprint sensor to swipe top to bottom
http://rapidshare.com/files/313769113/ReverseSwipePatch.zip

Remove Nvidia context menu entry from desktop
http://rapidshare.com/files/315065589/Remove_Nvidia_context_menu.reg

 

I'm having real problems getting 5.1 sound working on my 8930G after installing Windows 7, I notice you have Windows 7, did you have such an issue?

 

Here is a complete noob tutorial to enable VT in Acer 8930G using windows 7 X86 or X64. (Theoretically should also work in Vista equivalents)
(Obviously its patching and flashing Bios. So risks are involved. Don't miss/skip any step. I am not responsible if you end up with 18.4" brick.)
Thanks to Marcan and others on his blog

Requirements:
1. Download bios 1.13 from Acer website here and extract the files in to folder c:\1.13

2. Download SLIC 2.1 modded 1.14A bios from here and extract the files in to folder c:\1.14

3. Download and install Python 2.6.4 (Depending on the type of OS installed)
X86
X64

4. Download Python script vtenable.py and copy it to c:\Python26

Preparation:
1. Install the 1.14 bios as you would normally by running InsydeFlash utility. Have some patience and let the laptop reboot to windows desktop. Confirm the installed bios is V1.14 by running dxdiag.exe.

2. Delete 1.14 folder, we don't need it anymore.

3. Open the folder 1.13. Find and open the file platform.ini. On the line where you find the entry BackupName change it to BackupName=c:\Python26\backupbios.fd just like in the below pic.
Save and close it.

4. Now in 1.13 folder, run InsydeFlash.exe as administrator.

5. When it displays message "Are you sure you want to flash Bios?" Click Cancel (Important)

6. These 2 files vtenbable.py script as well as the backupbios.fd must now be in the c:\Python26 directory.

7. Now run CMD.exe as Administrator, and type the following bold in sequence cd\ and then cd python26 and type vtenable.py backupbios.fd KM2_113.fd

8. If patching goes well, it should return to command prompt like this

If you get errors, ask for help and don't go ahead to next step !

Final Flashing:
1. Copy the newly created bios file KM2_113.fd (Find it in c:\Python26) to 1.13 folder and overwrite the existing one. (Don't worry about the filename. The bios inside that file is 1.14)

2. Now run InsydeFlash.exe as Administrator found in the same folder. This time, click OK when it asks you to Flash the Bios

If you have followed all these steps correctly, you should have 2.1 SLIC, VT enabled Bios on restart and pat yourself on the back

 

Check the first post. Driver links have been posted.

 

nice thnx..

on this site I host all of my 3D art composition, they're on page2 and up:
(all these are @ 1920.. but requests can be PM'ed cuz Flickr has a max size)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33561705@N07/

I'm also the proud creator of some logo's for LaptapVideo2Go etc.

 

Hey mate, if you go to:

Code:

http://www.desktopnexus.com/

If you download any wallpaper, all it does it find the best picture for your screen. So you always get the perfect wallpaper, totally free and nothing is downloaded to your PC.

I found it from the bbc website:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/8259330.stm

 

Nice thread! Thanks.

 

how do you use SLIC 2.1 or is it installed with the bios update

 

Its integrated in the bios update. No need to do anything special!

 

VT guide updated. This thread is all you need for your Acer Aspire 8930G

 

Great guide but please credit Marcan and poster tjeute from that forum as this is just a re-write of their work as I have done in my post.

 

You are right. I didn't bother to as I simply forgot

Anyway, its done now !

 

If we use the official realtek audio latest drivers, do we really lose HDMI audio functionality?

I connect mine to the TV but no more audio, i'm using 2.38 or 2.39 i think.

If using the older original Acer drivers, I feel the cpu load of audiodg.exe is much higher. Using win7 64 bit.

 

downloading these now, whats the TV Tuner Driver for? im on a pretty low end acer 8930G 4GB DDR3 T6600 2.2GhZ Proc & 9600M GT dont know if it has one :S

also could you post best drivers for the crystal eye HD driver + software would be appreciated

last question what is VT? and what does it do to make the bios update worth while?

 

Nice thread sank1!

But I wanted to ask you about the nvidia drivers you advise, how do they perform? Because more than a year ago someone on the forums advised me the 180.70 driver with modded INF via this thread: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=331653
and I must say he is right! This driver is really good! He's not exaggerating about it, it's a real must have for any gamer. I've tried several other drivers but none of them were that good!

I'm not sure about the ones you advise though

 

186.81 are the best Nvidia drivers I recommend

 

Is there a slic 2.1 version of bios 1.19? Or is 2.1 already included in 1.19 by default?

 

you need to Google that one out mate. There are sites which are famous for bios modding.

 

Thread updated with current drivers

 

Hello.
Can you please tell a bit more about benefits of enabling VT? Is it for VM Ware Player? What is an advantage? Is it faster? How much faster? Is it safer? Better HW support? Will I see a difference while running VM Ware appliances?

br, qwertM3