Asus N53SV & N53SN SandyBridge Owner Thread

Thanks Oliviakrk, my other question I guess you can't help with. I need to know what windows drivers ppls USB 3.0s use when they plug it in. The error occurs when it tries to install a driver for the USB3 hard drive, it uses USBSTOR.sys but it never succeeds in the install.

 

No problems with USB3 here. Using the latest driver from station drivers (that the link someone else posted). Every once in a while (usually when the drive gets very warm) it may stop working in USB3 mode and require a reboot but that's rare. I used to have a Ritmo enclosure that just did not want to work on USB3 and caused to port to drop to USB2 all the time but I returned it shortly after.

 

What driver did windows use for your USB3 drive? Did yours come with its own driver or did it just plug and play. If you can check if it uses USBSTOR.SYS, I'd be grateful.

 

Is there a keyboard replacement available that doesn't have the additional number pad on the right side?

 

nope, only chicklets and standard keyboards same layout

 

I just updated the Fresco driver posted in page 105. It's working much better now. I used to get only 25MBps (USB2 speed) on my USB3 Passport. Now I'm getting 80MB+ Thanks guys

 

mgmchan, as you have a working USB3 connection, what driver is installed for the hard drive? Not the host controller (which will obviously be fresco logic). did it come with software or was it just done automatically through windows?

 

Same problem here, also not all pad functions are available within chrome ie. change window.

But sometimes it works, if i click and select a file on windows explorer the two finger scroll works again.

Sorry for my english

 

Anyone else is getting some of the next problems?:

-sporadic bsod after a fresh install of windows 7 x64 and sp1. Sometimes fully freezes on the blue screen unable to create the dump file

-Or after press fn+f7 and tried to turn it on again it freezes the laptop with the turned off display.

 

I think you should install first the ASUS Wireless Switch (Wireless Console3) Utility.
It's on the utilities section of the download page.

 

Hey, is it worth updating my BIOS drivers to v2.31.1?
I don't like updating my system when it's running stable so...should I update or not?

And where can I find the change-log for those updates??

Thanks!

 

Define BIOS drivers please...

 

Well the ASUS live update says:
BIOS -> Drivers > Application > v2.31.1

 

the newest bios version is 208. The thing you're referring to is the BIOS flashing utility, which allows you to rewrite the BIOS whilst in windows.

 

I have a question for those who update BIOS regularly. Is there in new versions an option to disable Nvidia??

 

Hi Everyone,

i have just a purchased an Asus n53SV with i5,4gb ddr3 and gt540 2gb

im looking to adding more ram to it as currently the onboard graphics is using some of the current ram and affecting my WEI score, does anyone know how much more memory i can fit into this laptop?

i was going to purchase another 4bg stick from crucial as i noticed in cpuid it only has 1 4gb stick running single channel just wanting to make sure this wont cause any issues before i purchace it.

thanks in advance

 

in the one I have, there's supposed to 4 ram slots, which would allow 16gb. But I have the i7

 

It's always adviseable with RAM to use matching pairs. All (except for Apple and maybe the rare offchance model) laptops come with stock RAM that's usually fine for normal use. However, if you're upgrading RAM, it's much better to buy 2 sticks of 4GB matching, as opposed to adding 4GB of 1 brand to the noname 4GB brand currently in the Asus. Buy 2x4GB Ram. Save yourself any headaches of incompatibility or stability.

The i7 quad (which I have also) has 4 Ram slots and supports 16GB, yes.

 

Why would you want to disable? If you're looking to use only the integrated Intel graphics, it should do that on it's own, when you're browsing the web, playing music, etc. If you're looking to only use the Nvidia card, set up your lists in the Nvidia Control Panel. If you're looking to ALWAYS use the Nvidia card and shut off integrated, you can't. Optimus works by having the Nvidia card run alongside and through the integrated card in order for it to appear on the screen.

Basically, using just integrated: just use the laptop. You want Nvidia graphics? Set up the programs in the control panel.

 

I have linux...

 

I don't think you can shut of the intel. When my one is using integrated, the LED only ever blinks blue and then white, and then solid white if it's using NVIDIA. Is that just mine that does that? Or do people stay solid blue for a long time.

 

Check project BumbleBee https://github.com/Bumblebee-Project

 

Solid white for Nvidia, blue for integrated. Mine is always blue for integrated, and when I play a game it goes white.

 

my one never stays fully blue, it just blinks when its on integrated. Do you have the 550 as well? Or it may have been me changing the gfx card options to high that did it.

 

I have the 53SV-XV1 (Gt540M, i7). Constant blue on integrated, switch to white when Nvidia. Only time it goes blue white blue is when I'm in the control panel and adding a program to High Nvidia, then it goes white for a moment and back to blue. I guess as a confirmation or something. Nothing flashing when normally using it, though.

 

1) Try acpi_call or byo-switcheroo for switching the discrete card on/off
2) Try ironhide/bumblebee for simultaneously using the intel and nvidia cards

Linux Hybrid Graphics

 

If you have a Momentus XT in your n53sn, there is a new firmware.
Momentus XT Firmware Update

 

I found what was causing the blinking, I use the speedfan program to monitor my pc temps, and it accesses the gpu to get the temp, every time it did this, it would go to white to signify use of the gpu. I just unchecked the gpu temp, i use it to keep an eye on the processor and the HD anyway.

 

Yes, but when I start Chrome I can no longer scroll in file explorer windows. After I close Chrome it works again. Reproduceable every single time.

 

Nothing special. Just plug and play once the USB3 fresco drivers are installed. The version from station drivers is definitely more stable!

 

anyone knows how to take off DVD-ROM from N53SV

 

Single screw under keyboard.

 

Is there any way to get a 90 degree angled power adapter that comes out the back of the laptop? The straight one sticks out quite a bit.

 

hey guys,

After a long deliberation (dual core vs quad, 13" vs 15", Mac vs PC) I am now an owner of Asus N53SV XV1. Got it for $899 from Amazon.com. So far I am very happy with the laptop and currently busy in removing the harmless bloatware it came with (thanks to the bloatware guide in this forum)

I wish to know which laptop bags (backpacks) do you guys use to carry this laptop around. I am planning to buy one along with a laptop sleeve. So would really appreciate your feedback.

I apologize if this has been discussed already; i tried searching for it, but without success.

thanks,
hrishi

 

Amazon.com: Battery1inc Replacement Laptop AC Adapter For Asus N53 Series N53SN N53SV (Quad Core CPU) Notebook PCs (Worldwide Safety Certificate With 3 Years Warranty): Electronics

meets the right specs but not tested...

 

New drivers for Intel HD3000 graphics...
Intel Version:15.22.50.64.2509
Date:09/07/2011 Win64

 

Just made an account to answer your question. Just bought this ( Walmart.com: V7 Professional 16" Laptop Sleeve: Computers) laptop sleeve for mine. Fits perfectly in it, and suits my use. I just put that sleeve with the laptop in a backpack and carry it that way. Otherwise, you could look into getting a laptop specific one (V7 has a few backpacks for cheap on Walmart.com) or just a shoulder bag (also by V7 on Walmart). All of them hover around $15, which is a steal considering swiss army backpacks are like $70.

 

Well nothing special. When I look at the Passport driver in Device Manager, it says Microsoft 6.1.7600.16385 dated 6/21/2006. So I guess it's the generic HDD driver that came with Win 7...

 

After using the N53SN (16GB RAM, Crucial M4 SSD) for a month or so, I can say there are some repeating problems. This machine would hang/freeze beyond anything short of a 5-sec power button shut down. It usually happens a short while (20-30 minutes) after a pro-longed sleep (say overnight) and wake up from sleep. Anyone has the same experience? This is now happening almost once every two days or so and quite frustrating.

Mine is a Win7 x64 clean install with everything from ASUS re-installed.

 

Will replacing the keyboard with the "chiclet" one affect the warranty? Also, is the keyboard external or does it require opening the laptop up?

 

Fully external no screwtouching

 

My N53SN-XR1 seems kinda slow. Processor is only i5, but i figured it'd be at least faster than my 6-year old toshiba, however it isn't. Hard drive loads much slower than my old laptop.

I bought 8gb ram for $50: Mushkin Enhanced 8GB 2X4GB PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 SODIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit for Apple

and then realized it was for apple. my friend says it's all the same. is it ok to use it then?

and how do i go about upgrading the keyboard to chiclet style? the current one is driving me nuts, almost as much as the touchscreen on my new smart phone....

 

the ram looks fine to me, although probably safer to also wait for a second opinion.

The chiclet upgrade is in the early pages of this thread, I'm interested if it's truly screwless, the chiclet keyboard replacement also has lit up keys so I was assuming it needed something more to supply the extra power. But I will stop being lazing and go back in the thread to read up.

 

Freaking lazy... Chiclets are with and without backlight, N53Sx allow non-backlit keyboards only (well there is nowhere to stick the backlight power cord) ;P

 

Hm, it might be your SSD? I have the Crucial C300, and I would get 30 second freezes while using Windows after 30 minutes or so (this was on another laptop I had the C300 on before this). I went to the Crucial forums, and there's actually a registry file you add to Windows that allows you to disable something, which stops the freezing entirely. It's called disabling LPM:

Re: Crucial C300 128GB freezing 30 seconds Windows... - Crucial Community

There is the topic I made myself. The guy who replied to me, follow his link. I made a Notepad file with the copied text in it, added it to my registry, and allowed it to disable LPM. On my old laptop and this one, with LPM off, I've had 0 freezes/hangs and sleep mode works exactly as normal. This should solve the problem. Also check for firmware updates for your SSD

 

Thanks Yazzinit. I just visited Crucial web via your link and found a newer firmware (009). I'll perform that update first and see if it'll improve because my situation is a little bit different than what you were describing as the HDD light did not come on. I had previous cases with HDD light on when frozen and got past that with firmware 002. I'll report back.

 

My HDD light would be on too when it froze for 30 seconds. Solid HDD light, everything frozen, including mouse. Disabling LPM has fixed it 100%, but yeah, see if the firmware works first.

 

Do you know what has been updated?

 

Hi guys,
I read quite a few pages but most of them were about a few problem solvings.
I'm in need of a laptop and I don't know whether to get myself a Sony Vaio or to get an Asus53SN..
This is the specific laptop: Asus N53SN-SZ251V-BE i7-2630QM 15,6inch - Laptop-Shop.be
It's in Dutch, but the specifications are English, so that shouldn't be a problem.
I'm going for an IT-Course at college which means I'll have to use the laptop a lot..
Photoshop, VB, etc...

I would appreciate it if some of you could post their owns thoughts about the laptop, positive points & cons.

Thanks already, I need to make up my mind fast!

 

You didn't put the specs for the Sony Vaio.
Anyway I would go with n53, though there is a con in those specs and its the driver speed (5400). Maybe upgrade it later.

Good luck!