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    Sluggy USB 2.0 Speed

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by AMRAAM_Missiles, Aug 15, 2011.

  1. AMRAAM_Missiles

    AMRAAM_Missiles Notebook Consultant

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    I had to RMA my G73JH due the bad flash over 209 to 211. So, ASUS Vietnam has replaced the new mainboard for me.
    Everything is working, but i found a problem.
    Now, all my USB 2.0 device, have one of the slowest speed i have ever seen.
    FAT32 = 3.0-3.5mb/s Copying
    NTFS = 1.4/1.6mb/s Copying

    First, i thought the problem start with the bad USB Stick, but i had a Seagate 500GB GoFlex today, in NTFS, and having 1.4mb/s of Copying...

    Anyone here know where is the problem? Do i even have to reinstall 209 BIOS anyway?
     
    AMRAAM_Missiles, Aug 15, 2011
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  2. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    If you updated to SP1, try grabbing the USB Hotfix on my Driver page.
     
    Chastity, Aug 16, 2011
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  3. JOSEA

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    What BIOS are you on now, I am not aware of any BIOS updates that would change USB speeds. Do you see any errors or warnings in Event viewer?
     
    JOSEA, Aug 17, 2011
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  4. AMRAAM_Missiles

    AMRAAM_Missiles Notebook Consultant

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    After get my Mainboard changed, the BIOS right now is 209.
     
    AMRAAM_Missiles, Aug 17, 2011
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  5. Chastity

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    I'd update to 213, since that's the one that works with the latest ATK.
     
    Chastity, Aug 17, 2011
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  6. AMRAAM_Missiles

    AMRAAM_Missiles Notebook Consultant

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    i failed upgrading from 209 once, with EZFlash!
    Should i try another one? i don't know if ASUS gonna replace the mainboard again for me.
     
    AMRAAM_Missiles, Aug 18, 2011
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  7. Blueliger

    Blueliger Notebook Enthusiast

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    the Bios Has its own flasher, use that its also the safest way, if u do it through any software through windows there is a bigger chance of it messing up
     
    Blueliger, Aug 18, 2011
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  8. Chastity

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    Probably cuz you loaded the file fro C: (NTFS)

    use a USB stick with FAT32
     
    Chastity, Aug 18, 2011
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  9. AMRAAM_Missiles

    AMRAAM_Missiles Notebook Consultant

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    OH, no, lol, i did use a USB stick in FAT32 my friend.
    "restart after 3...2...1..." and then all i knew, i bricked my G73.
     
    AMRAAM_Missiles, Aug 18, 2011
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