Official Asus G72GX Owners Lounge

Hello to all!
I was looking around forum and found no Asus G72GX owners lounge. So, This is IT! Let's discuss everything about that laptop. Everyone welcome!!!




Stunning Visual Entertainment for True-to-life Images
The stylishly designed ASUS G72GX features a 17.3-inch high definition display with a 16:9 aspect ratio crystal clear visuals while playing games. Equipped with an incredibly powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M graphics card with 1GB DDR3 VRAM, you can experience high adrenaline action that will keep you at the edge of your seat.

Immersive Gaming Audio Experience
Awesome gaming performance deserves the best audio experience, and that is why the ASUS G72GX features EAX 4.0, which delivers 64 additional sound effects, and recreates and renders multimple environmental sounds simultaneously. It also features CMSS-3D audio, which delivers 3D spatial sound with 7 virtual speakers providing you with ultra-realistic immersive audio experience.

Game On Even in Adversed Lighting Conditions
Banish your foes into the abyss of darkness with the illuminated keyboard as your guide. It allows for lightning fast reflexes even while in the dark.

Up to 15%* Boost in PerformancePerformance Boost allows you to crank up the performance of the Intel Core 2 Quad processor to your heart's desire. Simply utilize the easy-to-use interface and choose the overclocking speed to suit your prevailing usage.

Specifications
Processor & Cache Memory Intel® Quad™ Core Processor Q9000 : 2.0 GHz
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9600/P8800/P8700/T6600 : 2.8 GHz - 2.2 GHz,


Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium

Chipset Mobile Intel® P43 Express Chipset +ICH10
Main Memory DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM, 3 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 6144MB SDRAM


Display 17.3" Full HD (1920x1080)/HD+ (1600x900) Color-Shine (Glare-type),Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology

Video Graphics & Memory NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M with 1GB GDDR3 VRAM
Hard Drive 500GB,5400rpm;7200rpm
Dual SATA support up to 1TB (7200/5400 rpm),


Optical Drive DVD Super Multi Double Layer
Blu-Ray DVD Combo

Card Reader 8 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,XD,Smart Media,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo
Video Camera 2.0 Mega Pixel web camera

Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN Integrated Intel® High Definition Audio chip (Azalia) compliant MDC fax/modem and 10/100/1000 BaseT
Integrated 802.11 b/g/n (optional)
Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR (optional)

LED Status Indicator Power-on/Suspend
Battery Charging/full/low
Wireless on status indicator

Interface 1 x Microphone-in jack
2 x Headphone-out jack (1 with S/PDIF)
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x IEEE 1394 port
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
1 x E-SATA

Hot Keys Function Keys:
Fn+F1 Suspend switch
Fn+F2 WLAN switch
Fn+F3 Keyboard light down
Fn+F4 Keyboard light up
Fn+F5 Brightness down
Fn+F6 Brightness up
Fn+F7 LCD on/off
Fn+F8 LCD/CRT switch display
Fn+F9 TouchPad Lock
Fn+F10 Volume on/mute
Fn+F11 Volume down
Fn+F12 Volume up
Fn+Ins Numeric Key Pad on/off
Fn+Num Lk: Scroll Lock on/off
Fn+Del Scroll Lock on/off
Fn+Space Power 4Gear
Fn+C Splendid
Fn+V: Life Frame
Fn+↑: Stop
Fn+↓: Play/Pause
Fn+ ←：Skip to Previous Track
Fn+ →：Skip to Next Track

Audio Digital Array Mic
Altec Lansing® speakers
Creative Audigy HD

Keyboard Numeric Keyboard
348mm illuminated Chicklit keyboard and Gaming KBD printing support
Battery Pack & Life 8 cells: 5200 mAh

AC Adapter Output: 19 V DC, 4.74 A, 150W
Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal

Dimension & Weight 41.0 x 29.9 x 4.45~5.20 cm (W x D x H)
3.99 kg (with single HDD and 8 cell battery)

Security BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock
Kensington lock hole

Supplied Accessories Gaming Mouse (optional)

ASUS ROG Headset (optional)

Multimedia Software ASUSDVD 6-in-1
WinDVD8 BD

Virus & Tool Software Trend Micro Internet Security 2009

ASUS Utility Asus Win flash for BIOS and Driver live Update
ASUS SmartLogon
ASUS Net 4 switch
Asus Live Update
Asus Multi-Frame
Asus NB Probe +
ASUS Life Frame 3
Asus Data Security Management(ADSM)
Virtual Camera
Asus Wireless Console
ASUS Splendid
ASUS Turbo Gear
ASUS System Panel
ASUS FastBoost

Warranty & e-support 2-year limited global hardware warranty
*different by country
1-year battery pack warranty
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
OS (Microsoft Windows Vista) install/uninstall consultation
Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
ASUS software supporting

Built-in TV-Tuner Digital TV Tuner (DVB-T)/ No

You can download drivers and utilies for Asus G72GX here

 

Looking forward to your comments and discussions.

 

I'm idling at 60 celsius...is that normal...my powermizer is on...apparently

 

If you are not using external cooler it's normal for that laptop. What is your load temps? My laptop also used to idle 59-61C when I didn't use cooler.
My suggstion is to buy external cooler, so you also will be able to overclock GPU withing safe temp range.

 

I cant wait for my laptop, it arrives on Sunday.

 

Congrats!Welcome to the club!

 

My G71Gx feels left out. Can it join your club?

 

For sure!!! You are welcome!

 

I've had my G72GX for about a 3 weeks now and I never realized that it had some glitter in the paint.haha.

 

How do you like your Asus G72GX?

 

I just ordered it from Best Buy since Bing cash back was offering 10% off.

After looking through another thread, I was hoping someone else could confirm the answer to a question I had.

Is it true that there is no way to disable the external LED lights on the lid other than physically disconnecting the power to it?

 

Yes that is true. You will not be able to turn off that lights using programs.

 

Thanks for the confirmation, I'm sure it won't bother me when I'm using the laptop.

 

100% they will not. Enjoy!

 

Yesterday, found intresting update for windows in update center. "Microsoft update for Nvidia GTX 260M" . I am very curious is that just simple driver update or some system fix to improove performance of VGA? Anybody have this update? I'll try to update today or maybe tomorrow...

 

You can get the latest drivers for your G72 here:

http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook_winvista_win7_x64_195.62_whql.html

 

Thanks! I am already running 195.62. I am curious about if that update fixes Win7 to give more performance.Maybe better comunication with OS and drivers of nvidia?

 

No....Windows Update is just wacky asking you to update to outdated drivers.

 

Thanks for answer. My confusion is that 195.62 is latest from Nvidia. There is also beta 195.81 available, but I thought that Windows update woun't install any beta drivers...

 

hey guys i just bought the Asus G72GX-RBBX05. Its a beast for only $999.99 too and at Bestbuy. I was using a Dell XPS 1530 and this thing CRUSHES the Dell. I put all the settings on WoW to MAX and its still running at 35fps in Dalaran.

However im here to ask a question. I need a new case because i haul this thing too and from work everyday. Anyone find one that fits this thing? Thanks in advance if someone knows.

 

First: Congrats with your laptop!!! Glad that you are pleased with it.
I am using this backpack It perfectly meet my needs. I am traveling a lot.(Working far from home.) And that backpack is nice!

 

Awesome!!! Thanks a bunch. Its hard finding a good case for a laptop with a freaking 17.4 of whatever screen.

I havent had any problems yet but has anyone herd of the sleep problem?

 

Yes, I've heard about that, but never experienced it! I updated my bios with latest one from Asus website. So, even after sleep mode my laptop runs at full speed.

 

oh ok so if i experience the issue just update the bios from the Asus website...ok cool.

 

I think yes, but one important note update it with EZflash utility located in bios menu. It's the safest way. Here you can find how to do it. One important note use usb flash drive as bios update source(put bios file into the root of your flash drive), if you will update from hard drive it may cause problems.

 

For everybody who intrested how to play games in 3D. I found info, that installing Nvidias stereoscopic drivers and using red/blue plastic glasses you can do it. just press Ctrl+T while gaming and you are there. I havent tryed it yet, but I'll try it today and post results. Here is link for stereoscopic drivers.

 

Hey guys Just a couple quick questions. i am looking to buy either the g71 or 72 b/c i love the specs and the 260m. i went and looked at the g72 at best buy and was not that crazy about the touchpad that kinda felt like an air hockey table and no scroll on the side. i was told that the g71 was different but it looks the same in pics. and in what way is the g71 better/worse than the g72. thanks in advance and i look forward to joining the club very soon.
Coyote

 

I like G72 touchpad here are reasons:
1 It feels good for me/
2 It can be switched off(little button on laptop switches it off)
3 touchpad supports multitouch(not sure G71 does) and it has scroll. That scroll isn't painted, but it's located as usual at the edge of touchpad.

So, I see no difficulties with it! And one more reason it's looks awesome!!

Oh, and WELCOME to the club!!!

 

I have found the g71 for 879 shipped and still can only find the g72 for about 950-960 on ebay or 999 at best buy + tax. trying to figure out if the g72 upgrades are worth it. :/ sigh

 

Is that G71 new? I thought that there are only reconditioned now available. If it's reconditioned then, my advice get G72 for additional 100$ you will get 1 year warranty instead 1 month for reconditioned. I think it worth that. G71 and G72 are almost identical exept some changes in case and touchpad. Main upgrade for me is Display(1600*900),which is way better that in G71.

 

Hello! I recently purchased a G72 and have had some problems with it. Turbo Gear is locked, I can not turn on the overclocking mode (not that precise, but does not open) and installed the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and the game runs very well most of the time, however, it dropped the FPS by about 10 seconds and then back. Monitoring the temperature, COD in the graphic card reaches 93 degrees celsius. Anybody know what might be causing this?

PS: sorry for the English and thanks for reading.
PS2: A screen of my turbo gear overclock disabled and normal temp. of vga.

 

Asus locked Turbogear function for quad core CPU. If you want to overclock use SetFSB. 93C in demanding games is normal for this laptop. To avoid fps drops update your video drivers with latest from Nvida. I suggest you to buy external laptop cooler. for now I can suggets to rise backside of your laptop little bit to open airflow more it will decrease temp fo 2-3C. Look this thread

Oh,Welcome to the club!!!

 

Thank You Tim4! It`s a wonderfull machine, isn`t?

Dude, I already have the latest version of nvidia installed here. The problem occour in any "heavy" game, CoD MW2, Devil May cry 4, CoD WW and others. In nvidia pannel I disabled the PhysX GPU acceleration and in Devil May Cry 4 the problem was solved, but in CoD still happens. Maybe a different version of nvidia software?? This is very annoying =/

 

Yeah this mashine is awesome!!! I haven't this problem exept Dirt2 which is running bad at my mashine. All others Dragon age, UT3, Shift, crysis warhead, Endwar runs superb!!! Maybe you should update your bios. I have the latest one from Asus.

 

Duh!! Downloading nvidia driver version 195.62 (haven`t seen before) That`s the latest version, right? ^^

 

Yes it's the latest one! Hope it will solve your problem. Use driver sweeper to completly uninstall your drivers. It should help!

 

Just in case if don't know how. uninstall your drivers, physics through control panel. Reboot and enter safe mode(press F8 whilebooting your laptop). run driver sweeper and chek all Nvidia exept chipset. Clean your system. Reboot again and install your drivers. Good luck!!

 

I just received my G72GX a while ago. Does anyone know what clock generator to use in setfsb?

 

The clock generator should be 9LPRS929AKLF. But I think that setFSB has some issues with the G71GX/G72GX. Sometimes the system locks up when you try to OC with it.

 

@ Elohin
Have you solved your problem with FPS drop?

 

Hi to All!
Just finished gaming performance review. Take a look

 

Unfortunately not. I played about 30 minutes and the FPS dropped again. GPU temperature was 95 C.

PS: CoD MW2

 

Have you tried bios upgrade. I think in your case also external cooler would help.Did you installed new graphic drivers as I described using driver sweeper?

 

No. I did not upgrade the bios and just installed the new video driver, as I always do and not understand how the sweeper works. I think that 95 C is the temperature limit of the VGA, because I always see that temperature when the FPS drops.

 

If so, you surely need laptop cooler. And try to reinstall drivers as i described. It's very easy.

 

The "sweeper" thing is a program? Software? I`m really lost here... I`m not american

 

Driver sweeper

http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/

It just removes leftovers from a driver installation.

 

Driver sweeper is sofware to clean system from driver traces. Download it here
1)Uninstall all nvidia drivers and physics
2)Reboot and while booting press F8.You will see many options of Windows booting. Choose Safe Mode.
3)Run Driver sweeper. You will see window where you will choose nvidia drivers and nvidia physycs. Press clean. And reboot again.
4)Install new drivers and you are finished.
Hope I wrote all clear. Good luck with solving your problem.

 

hey guys another question.

Im having issues with my comp now. I put it in sleep mode and when i turn it back on i get the BSOD(blue screen of death). It cuts off then comes back on.

As soon as i try to do anything the BSOD comes back and cuts off.

Ive gotten it to be somewhat stable now but still worried about it. The only applications i have downloaded on the computer are (WoW, Curse(addon client for WoW), Itunes, Safari, Ventrillo(group voice servers).

However i have noticed that shutting it down then turning it back on makes it more stable. Id like to know what the hell is causing this. Because if it doesnt stop I'm gonna have to take it back. Sad really i love this thing. Any ideas on whats up with it?

 

Can you look what file mentioned during BSOD if it's somthing begining "nv" it's VGA driver. I had this issue. You need to reinstall VGA drivers. Use my instructons in post before. This will solve your issue. Good luck!!