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    New 5920G Bios

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by klas, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. klas

    klas Notebook Deity

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    Just flashed it and everything is fine. I wonder if anyone can tell if this will support penryn now...

    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 5, 2008
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  2. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    ThanX.... Any noticeable changes?

    What's that ?
     
    bigspin, Feb 5, 2008
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    Shamtu Notebook Geek

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    gpister Notebook Evangelist

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    May i ask did it give you wireless issues? I can't use my wireless since i upgraded to the new bios is there a way to fix it i don't want to degrade if to use the wireless again any fix for it? If there isnt i will just degrade :(.
     
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  5. klas

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    no issues with wireless and I am not seeing anything different in this version. I am just hoping I can finally upgrade to penryn if it's possible
     
    klas, Feb 5, 2008
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