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    G73JH 10.3 driver installation

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Rhynoxx, Apr 17, 2010.

  1. Rhynoxx

    Rhynoxx Notebook Consultant

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    I feel like such a noob for asking this :eek: but can someone please instruct me in the full, complete, and correct process of installing the 10.3 driver? I tried installing it over the stock one (because that process worked on my last laptop) and it just resulted in a GSOD. I've searched this forum for answers, but all I can find are scattered suggestions. Do I need to remove the old driver? How should I do so? Anything else I should know? Thanks, I greatly appreciate it.
     
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  2. Kalim

    Kalim Ceiling Cat Is Watching U

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    I haven't updated the cats, still using 9.12. However, if I was going to update them, I would most certainly uninstall the old ones first. I know, I know, I've heard it a thousand times before that you don't need to, but I do it anyway. AMD has the complete instructions for updating cats on their website. Just make sure you download the correct package.
     
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    Rhynoxx Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the input, Kalim. You said you were using 9.12, which is probably what I'm using, but how can I find and confirm this number? And I know for sure I have the right package. Finally, on a side note, I was mainly interested in updating the drivers because the gameplay seems to almost stutter in some games, like HAWX. I ran a benchmark and got 195 fps max and 50 fps average, which was great, but the actual performance didn't seem 100% smooth. Any one else experiencing this?
     
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  4. Kalim

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    As you may or may not know, AMD usually releases new versions near the middle of the month. So, to see which version you are using do the following:

    1. Hold down the Win key and press the Pause key (Win+Pause).
    2. Select 'Device Manager' in left column.
    3. Go into 'Display adapters' and then double-click 'ATI mobility Radeon HD 5870'.
    4. Select the 'Driver' tab.
    If you see a 'Driver Date' of 200 9- 12-17 then you have 9.12 Cats.

    I don't know.
     
    Kalim, Apr 17, 2010
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