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    G73J-G73JH Help Needed

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Bodycount69, Jan 2, 2011.

  1. Bodycount69

    Bodycount69 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello i just got my new G73J-G73JH laptop today its my first gaming laptop and my first ATI video card so lets start at the video card i went to the ATI drives site to get the new drivers and dont know what to download theres Catalyst Software Suite, Size: 1.1 MB,Revision Number :10.12,Release
    Date 12/13/2010 and Catalyst Control Center, File Size: 64.5 MB,Revision Number 10.12, Release Date 12/13/2010 do i download bouth of these and install ? what one first?

    What Biso is everyone running?

    Also is it a Creative Labs sound card in the laptop or is it just software where do i find the newest drivers for it?

    Also is there anything i should know with this laptop?
     
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    You need to update your VBIOS before you update to the new CCC. You also should update your bios to 211.

    Make sure you search for "what to do with your new JH" HERE and "read this before you post" HERE
     
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    Whats CCC ?
     
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    Catalyst Control Center
     
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    Thanks i went to that link you gave me its saying to flash the Vbios first but if you go to the ATI site theres no down loads for it ? Any idea about the video card ? do i install bouth ?
     
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