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    G73JH-B1 screen blink then goes black

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Jacob86, Oct 8, 2010.

  1. Jacob86

    Jacob86 Newbie

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    Greetings everyone,

    I have recently purchased G73JH-B1 and when i play FFXIV on resolution 1680x1050 the game
    doesnt crash but when i use 1920x1080 my screen blinks in black then suddenly turns black and the sound hangs
    is the solution for this issue is the same as GSOD bios flash ?

    Thanks in advance :)
     
    Jacob86, Oct 8, 2010
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  2. TallRed

    TallRed Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, it sounds like the GSOD bug.

    Flash your vBIOS per the instructions given here on the site, then update to the 10.8 Mobility drivers.
     
    TallRed, Oct 8, 2010
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  3. Jacob86

    Jacob86 Newbie

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    My ati driver is 10.8 atm should i uninstall it > flash bios > reinstall ati 10.8?

    Also is it safe to flash the bios? I heard some ppl flashed their bios and had issues like laptop wouldnt power at all

    Thanks
     
    Jacob86, Oct 8, 2010
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  4. Kaelang

    Kaelang Requires more Witcher.

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    There's always a risk in the process Jacob, just like flashing your BIOS.

    As for the order, you can keep 10.8 on if you would like, but I would recommend a clean driver install.
     
    Kaelang, Oct 8, 2010
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  5. Nekki

    Nekki Notebook Evangelist

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    My guess you are suffering GSOD. Some units can work with stock vBIOS and 10.8 and perform excelent in games. Some others (as mine one) are stable in windows with 10.8 but in game suffer gsod. Just go the the sticky thread about the blues screen and follow the instructions.

    In addition, if you are already in 10.8, you dont need to uninstall it. But is always secure do a clean installation (removing all traces of older drivers) after the vBIOS update. As you read, this last is not mandatory but recommended (by me :cool: ).
     
    Nekki, Oct 8, 2010
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  6. ValkerieFire

    ValkerieFire God Follower

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    I have the same issue as Nekki. IF I use Catalyst 10.8, and the old vBIOS, I get a crash. SO I use Catalyst 10.7 and it works just fine! NO crashes.

    I recommend either

    A) Update your vBIOS to the ones in the GSOD thread.

    or

    B) Downgrade to Catalyst 10.7

    I just experienced this yesterday, I also removed my Anti-virus software (AVG), since I had just installed it and wanted to make sure it wasn't contributing to the problem. I need more testing to be sure.
     
    ValkerieFire, Oct 8, 2010
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  7. Jacob86

    Jacob86 Newbie

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    Flashed my bios ! everything is fine now !! thanks all :)

    do u guys recommend using a cooling pad? (which)

    and if i play without using one will the asus overheat ?

    Thanks
     
    Jacob86, Oct 9, 2010
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