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    Usb 3.0

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by ALL4U, Feb 9, 2011.

  1. ALL4U

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    I have a G53JW-XN1 with a USB 3.0 port. However I plug a 3.0 external enclosure in and it doesn't work. I noticed that there is a bios update from 209 to 210. Do I need that for my usb 3.0 port to work??
     
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  2. JOSEA

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    IF you plug in a USB 2 device into the port does it work?
    Do you get an error with the USB 3 device?
    Unfortunately, ASUS rarely includes a change log with BIOS updates... UGH I miss DELL's way...
    If you ever find a need to update BIOS do not do it from windows, hit F2 at startup and use the utility within the BIOS.
     
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  3. ALL4U

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    well the enclosure only works on my newer desktop its supposedly backward compatible but I am starting to think its the enclosure controller. I just seen the bios update and figured that it enabled usb 3.0 support. That would be crazy that they ship a laptop with usb 3.0 port and you have to update the bios to get it to work, but I wasnt for sure hence my question. So I will try another enclosure first before flashing. and yes I know to use easy flash thanks to all the threads on this forum.. Thanks for the reply.
     
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  4. Chastity

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    There's a BIOS option that enables/disables 3.0, plus you can update the Fresco 3.0 drivers.
     
    Chastity, Feb 9, 2011
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