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    "Safe" vbios / bios /gpu driver config?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Clyde_frog, Sep 3, 2010.

  1. Clyde_frog

    Clyde_frog Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    I'm wondering what combinations of vbios / bios / gpu drivers are you using? I've seen quite a few threads with people posting their configs but no particular conclusion was ever reached. Is there any foolproof, safe combination that does not result in GSODSs or graphic issues?

    Mine:

    1)
    Vbios: stock
    bios: stock
    gpu: 10.7

    GSOD after 30 mins in Stalker: CoP
    GSOD in Furmark within 2 - 3 mins

    2)
    Vbios: stock
    bios: 209
    gpu: from Asus driver site

    Worked perfectly, tested for 4 weeks. Furmark left to run for 2 hours without any issues.

    3)
    Vbios: stock
    bios: 209
    gpu: 10.8
    So far works ok with all games. Some minor issues with animation during cut-scenes in GTA IV: L&D
    Furmark crashes instantly or within a couple of minutes.
    Weird, barely audible high-pitched sound coming from gpu (?) at times.

    Also, one more question - does anyone know what is the gpu driver version on Asus driver website? It's dated Jan 2010.
     
    Clyde_frog, Sep 3, 2010
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  2. DRevan

    DRevan Notebook Virtuoso

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    No there isn't. A new vBIOS is coming next week, maybe that will fix the GSOD.
     
    DRevan, Sep 3, 2010
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