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    Bios

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by marhyo, Feb 4, 2008.

  1. marhyo

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    There's new bios version for Acer Aspire 5920. What is your opinion?
     
    marhyo, Feb 4, 2008
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    Where do I get it ?
     
    doctorsrk, Feb 4, 2008
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    probably support for penryn processor finally!
     
    klas, Feb 4, 2008
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    Intel Calistoga Chipset
    ;+------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ;
    ; Date : 12/26/'07
    ; ZD1 BIOS Ver. : v1.3805
    ; Z01 BIOS Ver. : v1.3804
    ; ZD1 EC Version: 0.043
    ; Z01 EC Version: 0.043
    ; ZD1 IGD BIOS : 1478
    ; Z01 IGD BIOS : 1478
    ;
    1. Upgrade kernel code to r1.41 for fix below:
    1. Fixed an issue where a PCI 3.0 compliant OROM may not run.
    2. Cleaned up the SATA Screen.
    3. Added the 1.01 Intel(R) Turbo Memory Reference Code.
    4. Added the latest Intel ASL compiler.
    5. WA provide by Intel.(false thermtrip for Penryn cpu)


    2. Update codes.
    add feature\smbios.600\erbitmap.asm make.mak postelog.asm



    3. Add Workaround for few case ESCD header damage cause boot stop at ECSD
    update fail.
     
    klas, Feb 4, 2008
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  6. klas

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    I don't get it though, does it mean it supports Penryn now?
     
    klas, Feb 4, 2008
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    Why its not available for US users ???
     
    doctorsrk, Feb 4, 2008
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  8. klas

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    us acer is slow to get updates, but it doesn't matter you can use it from euro site.
     
    klas, Feb 4, 2008
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    so, can anyone confirm if this is the Penrym update?
     
    klas, Feb 4, 2008
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    Klas Read the release note. New update support Penryn CPUs since version
    3801

     
    bigspin, Feb 5, 2008
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    Finally, i flashed my bios to the newest, too. No problems, everything is good with my 5920, except that damn hdd write cache thing. Will intel fix this still in the 21. century or we will die without enabling write cache? :)
     
    warrick88, Feb 5, 2008
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    Die b4 fix :D
     
    bigspin, Feb 5, 2008
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