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    Drivers

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by toyota_scion_tc, Dec 29, 2010.

  1. toyota_scion_tc

    toyota_scion_tc Notebook Consultant

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    I have noticed more and more notebook manufactures are falling behind when it comes to posting updated driver and or discontinuing doing this. I found updated drivers for most of my system using downloads direct from manufacture. There are two that I have been unable to obtain Broadcom BT-270, Atheros AR9285, and Fresco Logic xHCI USB 3 FL1000. Broadcom's website has an automated suite to detect the bluetooth in your pc but fails to work. Atheros doesn't show any drivers downloads on their site. I found a Czech website to download from but the driver doesn't update. Fresco Logic's site doesnt show drivers downloads either. Anyone know websites for these three companies, or an improved database to download from?
     
  2. mite_jan

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    i can assure you that i have updated my Atheros AR9285 from that Czech site to version 9.2.0.113
     
  3. toyota_scion_tc

    toyota_scion_tc Notebook Consultant

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    I tried that, it told me my driver is better. I thought that is strange since its 8 months older than the Czech one.
     
  4. mite_jan

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    very strange :D
     
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    toyota_scion_tc Notebook Consultant

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    same thing I thought.
     
  6. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    And people wonder why I updated to an Intel 6200 :confused2:
     
  7. mite_jan

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    explain why then
    i don't have any problems with the card i believe toyota_scion_tc don't have too
    just driver issue
     
  8. Diversion

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    Intel products = Far more support and driver updates.. and superior wifi performance in general anyways..

    Those things alone is worth the upgrade.. looking to get my Intel 6200 shortly.
     
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    $20 upgrade = twice capable bandwidth (300mbit) + 5GHz support + more reliable drivers & support

    I think it's value was quite apparent
     
  10. mite_jan

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    well not everyone lives in america :)
    thanks for the explanation chasity and diversion
     
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    I'm sure there is an ebay dealer who would ship to your area.
     
  12. mite_jan

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    not in macedonia :)
    very hard to find
    even though there is asus service centre which amazes me