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    acer 5315 few q's

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by roddy, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. roddy

    roddy Newbie

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    i just installed a new 7200 hd and a fresh install of vista 32
    what programs do i need to install?
    i thought i need to install the epower? is this true to have fan work right on cpu?


    should i flash my bios from 1.34 to 1.45?

    thanks for any help
     
    roddy, Apr 22, 2009
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  2. Full-English

    Full-English Notebook Deity

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    The fan is controlled at BIOS level and not by software on the computer. So instaliing epower won't affect the running of the fan.

    I've never used any of the Acer bloatware, and never had any issues, so if you wanted to use any of the software, that would be totally down to you. Some people on the forums use it some don't, personal preference. Most of the stuff the Acer software does can be done using software within windows.

    With regards to the BIOS, if your having issues with the computer, and flashing the BIOS may fix iot, then go for it. But if your not having issues, it's not wortih the risk, if the BIOS goes wrong, the laptop won't work, and can be very difficult to fix.
     
    Full-English, Apr 22, 2009
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  3. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    all you need is the luanch manager this loads all the drivers for the media keys.
    i have a 5735z with non of the acer bloatware just the launch manager.
     
    hoggie, Apr 22, 2009
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    Ah yes, forgot the launch manager. You must keep this. Cheers for pointing that out!!!
     
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  5. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    :D

    Phil :D
     
    hoggie, Apr 22, 2009
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