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    Updates from Asus

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by antisniperspy, Aug 10, 2010.

  1. PulsatingQuasar

    PulsatingQuasar Notebook Consultant

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    You probably haven't been reading all forum posts haven't you. HellCry has literally seen tens of G73JH GSOD. He has been to the service center and at his directions they were all GSOD'ing.

    Also, if you have been reading anything overhere, you would know that the GSOD are real, it will be solved by a video BIOS fix and it's on the way.
     
    PulsatingQuasar, Aug 25, 2010
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  2. DRevan

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    Yay! I'm waiting for that new vBIOS, like if it was SC2 lol
    Oh and nice timing Garry, today is my birthday lol :)
     
    DRevan, Aug 25, 2010
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  3. DRevan

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    oh and btw, maybe it would be a good idea to open a new thread for the new vBIOS, this is kinda getting full and getting harder to track, not to mention it would be nice to see the link in the op with some basic info for the newbies on how to update it.
     
    DRevan, Aug 25, 2010
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  4. PulsatingQuasar

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    Send it to HellCry first. He knows how to do it and has the GSOD problem. If he is pleased you're on the right track. :)
     
    PulsatingQuasar, Aug 25, 2010
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  5. HeavenCry

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    This thread is really getting too long, Im just searching for Garys posts from his profile now... He should open a new one and put big bold red letters DO NOT POST IN THIS THREAD!

    Id be happy to try out the new vBios, ill throw everything i have at it. And seriously i think if it solves the GSOD issues that will be enough at least for me. If ill want overdrive or better powerplay ill just edit the new vBios in RBE myself. Ill try to be one of the first to download it if a link is posted or if youre reading this Gary, you can PM me a link if you want someone else with known GSOD problems to test it before all the others.
    After this im anxiously waiting for a keyboard/touchpad conflict solution.
     
    HeavenCry, Aug 25, 2010
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  6. ziddy123

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    Send the vBios to the person who has nothing good to say about the G73?

    Instead just release it publicly so that everyone who has a G73 can enjoy and test.

    One person who complains more than anyone is indicative that Gary and his team are on the right track when there are thousands upon thousands of G73 owners?
     
    ziddy123, Aug 25, 2010
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  7. maev

    maev Notebook Guru

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    Kudos to Gary for not letting go. He should get a raise or something :)

    Could you please make a big fat and fresh topic about the new vBios? Links to most recent mobility drivers would help as well,

    best regards

    Pawel
     
    maev, Aug 25, 2010
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  8. HeavenCry

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    No send it to you so you can do a "miracle mod" like that undervolted and underclocked V3 vbios and claim youre the one who fixed all the problems.

    Id at least test it properly and post realistic results.

    You only focus on my critique on what could/should be improved on the G73JH, i also give it credit where it deserves it (like the silent fans and speakers). But talking to you is like talking to a broomstick. Oh now im just being mean to the broomstick.
     
    HeavenCry, Aug 25, 2010
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  9. DRevan

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    Just chill guys, only a few more hours and every1 will get it.

    Hopefully Gary will make a new thread for it, would be a pain to search for the download link in the comments.
     
    DRevan, Aug 25, 2010
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  10. HeavenCry

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    Or just use this link and click search for all posts by Gary Key.
    Shouldnt be a problem finding it than.
     
    HeavenCry, Aug 25, 2010
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  11. fritzer

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    Gary! Gary! Gary! Wooohooooooooo 10.7 10.8 10.9
     
    fritzer, Aug 25, 2010
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  12. legoheads

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    Gary,

    Will the updated vBIOS be posted on the ASUS G73Jh support site or on the general ASUS FTP?
     
    legoheads, Aug 25, 2010
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  13. sean473

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    Wow this is excellent news! I just hope you post instructions on how to flash vBIOS because i haven't done that. Just keep the work up! And it would help a lot if u could open the vBIOS with allowing use of overdrive etc.
     
    sean473, Aug 25, 2010
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  14. QuZyX

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    Great! :)

    I hope they will also add some decent instructions for installing the new bios, vbios & drivers :)

    Q
     
    QuZyX, Aug 25, 2010
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  15. tortiator

    tortiator Newbie

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    you can´t wait for the bios....

    here we go

    2 days ago we got it from a asus guy...

    ...got an unhappy mail grom gary....

    "I need you to please delete or modify your posting with the ASUS vBIOS as that is not the final version for release."

    but on my g73 this beta vbios works fine....
     
    tortiator, Aug 25, 2010
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  16. Gary Key

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    Update -
    1. For those still wondering, this vBIOS will include downclock support for PowerPlay but will not support Overdrive yet. That is the enhancement I have asked for plus one more voltage range.
    2. I will start a new thread on the vBIOS once I am ready to post it. So far, we have tried 212 games in both CD and download mode plus the top five benchmarks and no GSODs on a system that would GSOD randomly. There is always the chance that a system might GSOD and we will handle that offline as it is nearly impossible to test multitudes of differing configurations that the user might have from a software and hardware (modded) side.
    3. You will need either a bootable USB flash drive or a USB floppy drive to perform the vBIOS update.

    I am not posting that version and if you use it, it will not be supported. :mad:
     
    Gary Key, Aug 25, 2010
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  17. loskings

    loskings Notebook Geek

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    Nice! Counting down and pressing "F5" on the forum page every 5 seconds ;)
     
    loskings, Aug 25, 2010
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  18. DRevan

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    C'mon Gary, it's 7:06 in Texas...you know, the early bird gets the worm :)

    edit: omg, I type really slowly :(
     
    DRevan, Aug 25, 2010
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  19. dark_nerd

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    I hope they made it noob proof! I cant wait! whats the ETA on this thing? How about the 10.8?
     
    dark_nerd, Aug 25, 2010
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  20. loskings

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    So, whats up with this particular version?
     
    loskings, Aug 25, 2010
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  21. Gary Key

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    No PowerPlay support among other things.
     
    Gary Key, Aug 25, 2010
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  22. ziddy123

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    Why does it even matter? If it's not the version supported by Asus, just forget about it.

    I've already flagged it as such, unsupported by Asus.
     
    ziddy123, Aug 25, 2010
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  23. DRevan

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    Probably a beta version, which officially was protected under NDA, but some1 at Asus Germany didn't care.
     
    DRevan, Aug 25, 2010
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  24. DRevan

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    14 people already downloaded it...hope they won't have a nerd rage if they brick their laptop with it :D
     
    DRevan, Aug 25, 2010
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  25. loskings

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    Must not forget about it... Must NOT forget about it :D. Relax, i was just interested since Gary answeared that particular post in a to me, interesting way.
     
    loskings, Aug 25, 2010
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  26. loskings

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    I´d say that releasing the proper version now, in regards of the unofficial version, would fall under the category "damage control" ;)
     
    loskings, Aug 25, 2010
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  27. DCx

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    lol I'm RMAing my laptop (which just came back from RMA) if this doesn't fix it.

    As in, I'm going later today to send it off.
     
    DCx, Aug 25, 2010
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  28. Nekki

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    So thanks Gary for the updates, and please, start the thread soon with all the vBios and of course, the instructions. Should be perfect if we (as powerusers/geeks/gamers) can make a wish-list with all the features (missing and requested) for the upcoming vBioses but also for our g73. Here my first: please include overdrive support selectable at catalyst levels.

    For the other hand, the upcoming drivers shall support Flash hardware acceleration and vlc hardware support? It's my understanding this features are only supported in recent catalysts. Any updates from synaptics?

    Best
     
    Nekki, Aug 25, 2010
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  29. ampedconfusion

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    Thanks for all your (you personally and your team's) hard work, Gary. I have to admit, no Overdrive support is a bit of a bummer, but I certainly can't argue with the idea of fixing the GSOD issue first. Anyway, you asked for support with that, so I'm hoping it comes soon. :D

    Appreciate the steady updates- it definitely is nice not to be completely in the dark.
     
    ampedconfusion, Aug 25, 2010
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  30. HeavenCry

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    The leaked vBios seams fine opening it in RBE.
    Here are some screenshots:
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    I havent tested it yet and probably wont if we see an official version today. Was just a bit curious and i like collecting these in case ill need it if official wont come soon ;).

    To all who want overdrive its easy to unlock it and i can upload and post that if youll want it after the official vBIOS is released.

    Thank you for the update Gary, how is the solution to the keyboard missing keystrokes coming along?
     
    HeavenCry, Aug 25, 2010
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  31. loskings

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    HellCry, if you want to do that (unlock overdrive based on the forthcoming Vbios) i for one would be very very thankful
     
    loskings, Aug 25, 2010
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  32. DRevan

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    You have to wait for Asus to enable that, since tempering with it without the proper tools might even result in GSOD again.
     
    DRevan, Aug 25, 2010
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  33. HeavenCry

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    Sure, once its out ill do it for myself so i can upload it for the others too.
    The overdrive shouldnt mess anything up and i wont force anyone to use it - as always do it at your own risk. If it GSODs for some reason and not on stock you can always reflash to the stock one (although i really doubt that would happen - the Clevo vBios also had the overdrive locked and after unlocking it i havent heard of any users (including my testing it) gettings any GSODs).
     
    HeavenCry, Aug 25, 2010
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  34. Chastity

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    FYI, I got the email with a few vBIOS files in it. So I will be hammering a bunch of tests on it later today. (Figures I get a busy work load today.) So yes, it appears to have some PowerPlay downclocking options, but no Overdrive yet. When I get home, I'll throw it into RBE and see what it shows, and maybe make an Overdrive edition. ;)

    I'll touch base later.
     
    Chastity, Aug 25, 2010
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  35. loskings

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    Godspeed!!
     
    loskings, Aug 25, 2010
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  36. HeavenCry

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    "A few vBios files"?
    Are there still multiple versions - are they still not sure if certain settings work and are having you test more or why would you get more than one?
     
    HeavenCry, Aug 25, 2010
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  37. HeavenCry

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    Here is the leaked vBios with Overdrive unlocked if anyone wants it:
    Megaupload
    Rapidshare

    Checksums:
    CRC32: E9DF6F39
    MD5: 01605CFD060F60286D3049CD54C160C7
    SHA-1: 898B60EEE5B7E7A49A5F71E9B03D0434E3E328C9

    Again, i have not tested this vBios yet myself and you are flashing it at your own risk. This is just if you cant wait ;).
     
    HeavenCry, Aug 25, 2010
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  38. Xellon

    Xellon Shinobi of the wind

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    You are beyond amazing.
     
    Xellon, Aug 25, 2010
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  39. wagnard

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    some CRC /sha-1 would be nice hellcry. Just in case...
     
    wagnard, Aug 25, 2010
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  40. HeavenCry

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    Updated previous post with checksums.
     
    HeavenCry, Aug 25, 2010
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  41. DCx

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    So, ezflash does the vbios?
     
    DCx, Aug 25, 2010
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  42. HeavenCry

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    No. You have to do it with ATIFlash in DOS from a bootable usb flash disk. (Theres also WinFlash but i wouldnt use that.)
     
    HeavenCry, Aug 25, 2010
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  43. povoa4ever

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    my g73 is in asus support due to overheating and shutting down. they tell me its waiting for a new refrigeration module. Is this a different model than original one to resolve overheating problems or is just that i am bad luck and had a faulty one in the first place?
     
    povoa4ever, Aug 25, 2010
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  44. dean_woa

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    refrigeration module? that means the heastsink and fans?
     
    dean_woa, Aug 25, 2010
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  45. DCx

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    OFF topic, and yeah, the cooling module was probably bad.
     
    DCx, Aug 25, 2010
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  46. HeavenCry

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    Heatsink is different and unique for almost every laptop model (or at least for the same GPU in that laptop - if it supports more than one GPU than there can be a different heatsink for the different GPU) so i doubt they would/could redesign it. You probably had a bent one and they had to replace it.
     
    HeavenCry, Aug 25, 2010
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  47. Garland

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    ive been following this thread for quite a while and i have a question related to the flashing of the vBIOS. Can i , instead of an usb flash drive, use something similiar like a plugging in my psp in usb mode or something like that?
     
    Garland, Aug 25, 2010
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  48. povoa4ever

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    tnks. hope that solves my problem
     
    povoa4ever, Aug 25, 2010
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  49. Andrea1970

    Andrea1970 Newbie

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    Hello i have a Asus G73Jh with radeon HD5870 driver installed ATI mobility Radeon HD 5800 driver 8.753.0.0 and ATI Catalist 10.7 and using 3d games i also see my notebook crash the window all black or grey with vertical lines. Can u help me? Do i have to install a new bios or what can i do? Thanks so much for who can help me....Andrea Milan Italy
     
    Andrea1970, Aug 25, 2010
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  50. DRevan

    DRevan Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes you have to install a new vBIOS, but it will only get public in a few hours. Keep watching this topic.
     
    DRevan, Aug 25, 2010
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