new 5920 Bios update

I'm going to flash my VGA bios to OC.I'll let you guys know the results and maybe VGA bios moddin guide(Wait 4 guide)

 

>I'm going to flash my VGA bios to OC.I'll let you guys know the results and maybe VGA bios moddin guide(Wait 4 guide)

Great, Keep us posted.

 

Huraaaa..I did it. VGA Bios flash works well and now I'm @ 572/472(Shader 1168).

No Need RivaTuner any more

 

hey bigspin, can you please run ATItool's artifact scan? I have tested my system and at default 475/400 everything is OK
then I have been playing games for a long hours with 610/450 without problems, but ATItool says that errors appear every 5-15minutes
It seems that I can take memory upto 500 without stability problems (haven't tested properly so far) but ATItool shows errors even when I have 610/400 !
I thought that core clock doesn't affect memory errors?!
well I'm confused, I know that I can play at 610/450 as long as I want, but ATItool says it's not working properly - should I downclock or just look for stability problems and visible artifacts like usual???

 

Just went to get the Bios from Acer site, 3708 is now available as well.

Del

 

http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14072

 

ATITool is buggy Don't trust it.Run 3DMark tests(SM2.0 & SM 3.0 all tests) Repeat at least 12 times each test.If it works perfectly don't worry about ATITool thing.

BTW every time when i reach GPU 600 or Memory 480 ATItool show artifacts.So I flash my bios to 572/472 so test your system with 580/474 and tell us your result

 

my acer aspire 5920G with a T7500 and 8600M GT 512MB...
before: nvidia 7.15.11.119 from april 07 and bios 3706
after: nvidia 163.75 (from laptopvideo2go.com) and bios 3078

Results:
before: 3dmark06 3313 point
after: 3dmark06 3333 points --> and oblivion is still laggy.

i really hoped in a big increase of power! but it didnt! such good hardware and such poor power!

any tipps?

 

Install 169.04 Driver & OC your card (Use Rivatuner or Flash your VGA BIOS)
I Flash my VGA BIOS(See my signature for guide) to OC & I got 4160 3DMarks(06).

 

Guys!!
we have 3708 out. anyone tried it?
or should i call up acer care n find out??

 

It's 2 Month Old Release & Works perfectly .

 

>It's 2 Month Old Release & Works perfectly .

yep.. could not have said it any better.

 

Guys i'm so sorry. Installed the BIOS anyways. Actually i didnt read the date of the previous posts.

THis site is awesome!!!

we need ppl like Bigspin n you. Keep updated on any new software drivers you load into 5920G

Cheers

 

Update your Audio drivers from realtek site
They release new driver today that enable full 2.1 audio output (which mean your mini-subwoofer will work perfectly)

 

Mine is R1.79 currently. I checked out the site. Now its R1.81. is this the one?

 

Yes it is...

 

Do you mind explain me where or how to enable the 2.1 sound because i still can't choose anything else exept STEREO sound in xp sound properties and in the Realtek panel stereo is auto-choosen and i can't change it (grayed out).

As for the sound, the mini-sub woofer works but it still seems that it mainly works with sounds that come from the right speaker like it is directly connected to it.

So as for me i see no change from 1.79 driver to 1.81

 

2.1 Output works well with XP & fix only for the Vista.(Still you can't change output mode(Stereo) ,but mini-sub output is bit improved)

New Realtek High Definition Audio Driver v1.81 Available

 

anyway still no change for me. Mini-sub still gets sound mainly from sounds come from the right speaker. It does work though but it doesn't get sound from both speakers (as it is getting stereo sound) but if i put sound output to left speaker only the mini-sub is hardly working.

I was sadly expecting a way to trully enable 2.1 in vista and be able to alter even the mini-sub volume while the main speakers still play at full. Or even better change the frequency range it is working. I guess i dream a lot.

Anyway mate really thanks for your help. I have been around for a long time and this forum have been a great (if not an absolute) tool/help for me.

 

Yep! I also like to see full 2.1 Output in Vista(Sadly still not good as XP)
BTW are you using 5920 ? I'm thinking about going back to XP !

 

Yes mate i am using acer 5920g and it has really got a place as my desktop replacement. I am not going back to xp since i am quite happy now with vista (at least after the format and none i mean none of the programs Acer gets bundle with this lappy). Right now i am testing Intel Turbo Memory i just bought and installed for 27 dollars.

 

Ive just bought a 5920G using Vista. Will the latest BIOS enable me to control the fan speeds becasue mine never seem to come on and the thing is running very hot

 

I notice there has been several bios releases since 3706, the latest is 3811, has anyone tried this on the 5920? I will give it a try tonight and report back
3811 from Acer FTP

 

Please can you let us know of you are able to change the fan speeds?

 

i'd be amazed if ACER has released a BIOS that has turned the fan speed over to the user... from all my research ACER fans are set to turn on and off at predetermined temps, and all previous BIOS updates for other models i've checked have only modified the temps at which the fans are turned on or off.

i hate this feature of ACER laptops.. i wish there was a way to override these settings easily, but to my knowledge NOBODY has had ANY success with controling fan speeds without changing the info inside the BIOS.... which is a tall order even for someone well versed in machine language.

 

no obvious sign of an ability to control the fan with the new bios installed, sorry

 

Thanks d3fiant, have you noticed any changes since installing the new BIOS?