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    Asus G74SX number pad "problems"?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Darkcleaver, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. Chastity

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    I got cross-quoted :D
     
    Chastity, Aug 4, 2011
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  2. ReznorX

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    Any news yet? :|

    Anyone else is having trouble with sleep/hibernate? every time I wake/resume my laptop, the mouse begins to get stuck, then the keyboard stops responding and finally the machine completely freezes... I need to push the power button for like 5 secs to turn it off and when it boots again, everything runs great...

    No virus, no HDD probs...

    :confused:
     
    ReznorX, Aug 8, 2011
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  3. G74SXr

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    heard something about a beta currently in test.
     
    G74SXr, Aug 8, 2011
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    Reznor, sleep/hibernate crashes for me atm.
     
    agamemnus, Aug 15, 2011
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  5. Chastity

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    Update: I have a working BIOS that allows the numpad keys to map properly to Numpad, as can be seen here in Dragon Age II:

    [​IMG]

    Now I am just awaiting permission to post it. :)
     
    Chastity, Aug 16, 2011
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  6. agamemnus

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    Chastity, does Win7's hibernate give a BSOD for you?
     
    agamemnus, Aug 16, 2011
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  7. Chastity

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    no, it does not
     
    Chastity, Aug 16, 2011
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    I have just tested the Tigerdirect version, with a 500GB HD and a Blu-ray player + DVD/CD reader/writer. Previously I had tried the Amazon version, with a 750GB HD and only a DVD reader/writer -- they are the same price, but I wanted a blu-ray player, so I bought the Tigerdirect version...

    The PC no longer locks up in sleep mode now. :)

    I am currently testing Dragon Age 2 with DX 11 to see if the crashing persists.

    Edit: Nope, still crashes after a while. Ugh.

    Edit 2: Seems OK now.... I changed anti-alias to 4x.... uhh, IDK.
     
    agamemnus, Aug 18, 2011
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    Chastity, does the BIOS you're using turn the Calc button into a Numlock for toggleability, or just permanently switch everything over to numpad?
     
    Portman01010, Aug 19, 2011
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    I'm awaiting the final version, but from what I've seen it's a permanent switch from a copy of the numeric keys to a "Numpad" numeric keys, which will fix the keymappings in games
     
    Chastity, Aug 20, 2011
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    Chastity, I recently bought the ASUS X5QSF and this laptop has got exactly the same problem. Will the BIOS update also work on the X5QSF?
     
    emteee, Aug 22, 2011
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  12. Chastity

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    crossing BIOS ist bad

    The upcoming BIOS is only for G74SX
     
    Chastity, Aug 22, 2011
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  13. emteee

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    Is that 'ist' supposed to be is or isn't? ;)
    If it is bad, will there be an update for the X5QSF as well?

    Thanks in advance
     
    emteee, Aug 22, 2011
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  14. Chastity

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    What BIOS version are you running now?
     
    Chastity, Aug 22, 2011
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    American Megatrends Inc. N55SF.204, 7/07/2011
     
    emteee, Aug 23, 2011
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  16. Ad Fundum

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    I have purchased an ASUS X5QSF as well, and have the same problem too.

    I have a question though: If the problem is software-located, isn't there some kind of program that can be used temporary to solve the problem?
     
    Ad Fundum, Aug 23, 2011
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  17. Chastity

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    You can try updating to ATK 1.0.000010. It fixed my initial issues on my G74, tho not everyone had success.
     
    Chastity, Aug 23, 2011
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    Where can I find this update? :D can't wait to try it out!
     
    Ad Fundum, Aug 23, 2011
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    emteee, Aug 23, 2011
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    Thanks for the link :) Updated ATK, but problem remains
     
    Ad Fundum, Aug 24, 2011
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    Ad Fundum, does the external subwoofer work on your X5QSF? Because I don't get it to work..
    Sorry for the off-topic!
     
    emteee, Aug 24, 2011
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    Yes it does, from the first time I plugged it in
     
    Ad Fundum, Aug 25, 2011
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    I'm posting the 202 BIOS in a new thread.
     
    Chastity, Aug 25, 2011
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    Can you update this thread when there is a BIOS update for the X5QSF too?
     
    Ad Fundum, Aug 26, 2011
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    Can you tell us if there will be an update for the X5QSF keypad problem, please?
     
    emteee, Aug 27, 2011
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  26. Guest

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    I just received my G74SX and had the same problem with the number pad. Keys work as if the numlock is off and there is no numlock key. After much searching, I found a hard-to-find FAQ on the ASUS website that suggested clicking the "fn" and "delete/insert" keys. This turned on the number pad for me! I know this is late for some of you but hope it helps others.
     
    Guest, May 24, 2012
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    Does you're indicator light next to the cap locks turn on/off also? This method does not work on my G74 with bios 203, however I can turn off the number lock using an external keyboard but the light remains on. But when I press the cap lock button the number lock comes back on for some reason. I have not found any key combination to turn on/off the number lock.

    On another note....
    I now have 11 keys on my keyboard that don't register when pressed (unless I smash them) and two back-lights not working. I contacted Asus for a repair ticket to replace my keyboard under warranty. Now just waiting on the keyboard to arrive so I can have it swapped out at my local Asus service center here in the Philippines. Hope this new keyboard works better!! :rolleyes:
     
    climo, May 26, 2012
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  28. Swifty76

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    Hold Left Shift then press a key on the numpad... how do you people not know this?
     
    Swifty76, Nov 1, 2012
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