Ivy Bridge Zenbook with FHD IPS screen UX21A UX31A UX32A UX32VD

On my UX32VD I have no problem with HDMI and the track pad works just fine with the win 8 swipe gestures.

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I just got my UX32VD and I'm having trouble with the USB ports. I did a clean install of Windows 7 and the USB ports worked fine with USB2 mice and storage. If I install the ASUS Intel USB 3 driver, all the ports stop working. If I install the latest Intel USB 3 driver, the ports stop working. Only after uninstalling the Intel driver do the ports work again. I don't have any USB 3 devices to test with. Am I not supposed to use this driver? Don't I need some sort of driver to get USB 3 speeds?

 

I just received a re-certified UX31A today, the power adapter that comes with it (model ADP-45AW) does not seem to fit the power input and so will not charge.
Can anyone confirm the correct model of the power adapter?

 

thanks guys

 

Hello everyone, i'm new here and i've recently bought a Asus Zenbook UX32VD with the intel i5 processor wich it came with windows 7 installed but i've updated to windows 8 in the same day of my purchase and i've didn't use Windows 7 at all. And since i'm using windows 8 (all drivers are up to date) the computer shuts dows in a random way(like once per week), i've checked the windows logs and i've found that the problem maker is a Kernel-Power Event 41 error. Now i'm back to Windows 7 to see if this will still happen.

I've read in this thread that the user hotsauce had this problem but i didn't found out any information in this thread on what might be causing this errors (i've read that might be Chrome but i doubt it)

Does anyone have any clue of what might be?

Thanks in advance

Cheers
(Sorry for my English it's not my native language )

I've created a thread ( here) for this problem it might help others with the same problem since i've having a lot of dificulties in find something related with this error in this type of zenbooks

 

Same thing happened to me. I got my screen replaced under warranty.

 

On another note, my gesture's don't seem to work whenever I reopen the lid. Most of the time I have to reboot to get them to work again. Anyone else have the same problem on Windows 8?

 

Just an FYI:
The other day I installed a Mushkin MKNSSDCR480GB-DX7 SSD (480GB) drive in my UX32VD. In case anyone was wondering how well this drive works in the Zenbook - it's works perfectly. If you google it, you'll see it has some pretty good reviews
This is a 7mm drive so I didn't have to open the drive up and kludge it in the Zenbook case. It fit perfectly using the mounting brackets from the original 500GB drive.
I also used Acronis TrueImage 2012 to reinstall Windows and the data. Acronis was a bit stubborn seeing the Mushkin, but I finally got it to work. Once Acronis detected the drive the restore was flawless.
I also setup the 32GB flash (cache) drive as a separate drive. Maybe it'll be handy for something in the future.

It now has typical SSD performance and I haven't given up any hard drive spaces if you count the addition of the 32Gb flash drive.
Highly recommended if you don't mind shelling out a few bucks.

 

Have you updated the bios from asus... I think the current is 212

 

Yes i've updated the BIOS to 212 and now i've downgraded to the previous one to check what happens.

Could it be something like the power profiles (ex: energy saving) settings that makes the maximum processor usage being like 60%?

 

I doubt it... It could be something not working with your windows install. I would try the suggestion that was listed in your other thread...

Many others here have said that windows 8 works without any problems, so hopefully your problem gets resolved. I am awaiting a UX31a and am now debating updating to windows 8 straight out of the box or waiting a few months...

 

I've been running windows 7 for the past 4 days and today the problem appeared i think i'm going to send it back and get another UX32VD since the store gave me 30 days to try it or i'll just send it to RMA and wait to be fixed. What a bummer :\ i think it might be Hardware related since i've upgraded and downgraded bios, update drivers, i've installed windows several times and it keeps happening somehow.

Thanks

 

Alright, Just got mine in and eagerly awaiting installing windows 8. I want to do a clean swap so should I just choose that from the win 8 menu or should I keep the programs? There is nothing that came pre-installed that I am going to miss seeing as I prefer a clean system anyway... Just asking everyone's opinion.

 

Hi, i have a UX31A with an i7 cpu and latest bios (216) but i can't access the BIOS. Ive tried F1, F2, Del, etc. Keys on Startup (Asus Logo), pressing repeatedly and holding the key etc etc but it won't start. Out of the Box the notebook had the 215 bios, didnt work there as well thats why i flashed to 216. Any help? I tried to google the problem and searched the forum but didnt find anything.

P.S. i even uninstalled instant-on because i thought it might interfere - no results.

 

It is F2, when you boot up before booting up keep on clicking on F2 as it is very quick almost a second before it enter windows.

 

still not working neither holding nor pressing very fast and often, even before hitting the powerbutton, i just did 4 more attempts

no one got the same issue? is there any other way to enter bios like bootable usb?

 

Well I installed a "fresh" windows 8 and after about an hour of downloading and installing drivers, I think I have everything up to date. Seems to be running really well as far as I can tell. Can anyone tell me how often the fans come in for the UX31A... Mine seem to come on about every minute for about a minute then turn off... is this normal?

 

Also just noticed that there are 2 devices missing... One seems to be USB. I will have to check that out in the morning.

I did make a backup of the original windows 7 install, so if win 8 is still being kinda Jankey, then I may end up switching back to 7.

 

You mean every "other" minute? The fan is not supposed to come on that often unless you're taxing the CPU, etc.

 

Hey guys, I talked to a BB customer service guy who said his manager told him it's guaranteed delivery by Christmas. Does anybody else know about the existence of this notebook or is it only in BB's imagination?

Asus Ultrabook 13.3" TouchScreen Laptop 4GB Memory 128GB Solid State Drive UX31A-BHI5T11 - Best Buy

 

Some people already have it... Look in the thread labeled black ux31a or something like that

As for the fans, is the fan always on (on the lowest setting) or does it only come on periodiclly. At the moment it is constantly on very low, but I can tell its there.

 

Hey guys. I own a UX31A-DB51 and I'm reinstalling 7 on it. I have the "eDriver" folder stored on an external hard drive where I live, but I'm visiting my parents house right now and don't have access to it.

Can anyone upload this folder? I have always had better lock installing the utilities through that as opposed to fetching the drivers through ASUS's website.

 

I picked one up today. All of the stores it seems are getting two and they are not being put on display. For anyone interested they have absolute no back light bleed (I knew it was fixable) and at least the early one are back to using the Adata SSD as they always do in the first round or two. Also the black is a really nice change from the five tone of the previous few generations.

Asus Ultrabook 13.3" TouchScreen Laptop 4GB Memory 128GB Solid State Drive UX31A-BHI5T11 - Best Buy

 

As for the Adata... Most of the people are claiming other drives (See the thread about the bestbuy black model).

Don1 - Can you confirm a fan on/off/on/off fix on the newer model? Basic question being that when you are online and surfing webpages or doing minor tasks like word processing, does your fan turn on for about 15 seconds then shut off for about 20 then repeat the process?

 

I'm not having the fan issue at all with this one and I have installed Windows 7 side by side with Windows 8 and neither have it.I do remember it from last summer though. One of many reasons I ended up returning three of these. So far I can't find anything wrong with this one.

EDIT..strike that. O am having the fan issue after all, I just wasn't hearing it..at least under windows 7. I will try windows 8 later.
Yes..it's doing it in both, it's just a bit quieter but now that I know it it is driving me crazy again and that's too bad because I thought this might be a keeper.

However, uninstalling Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework as mentioned in this post does seem to resolve it to a degree.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus/680250-asus-ux31a-fresh-install-guide-3.html

 

I just picked up an older UX31A-AB71 Zenbook and I'm having major Wi-Fi issues. I've updated the BIOS, installed all the newest drivers, restarted my cable modem and router too many times to count, and adjusted the WiFi channels between 1, 5, and 11, without improving the Zenbook's Wi-Fi reception. It's literally so bad that I have be within 4 feet of the router to receive a signal. Walking just five feet away causes the signal to drop completely. This is absolutely unacceptable. Do I return it or is do I try to open it up and see if the antenna connection is the problem? Or is there something else I'm missing?

Thanks!

 

I have the fan problem too, when going to a chrome webpage when it is loading the fan turns on for about 10 seconds then shuts off, and repeat when I change webpages, I am on Windows 8, it was preloaded with Windows 8 so its on BIOS 216 I believe.

 

I'd make the basic test -- use another laptop to see if that problem also happens with it. If it doesn't, I'd return it.

 

Change 802n 11 band 2.4 channel from 20 mhz only to auto and if the problem is mainly on battery then make sure you change your advanced power settings to max performance for the radio when on battery. It is normally set to max powersaving. With those changes it should be fine, if not you have a lemon.

 

UPDATED DRIVERS

I've had issues with battery power settings constantly changing with the previous version of smart gesture. So far 1hr+ and minimum processor state and system cooling policy have not changed!!

The battery settings for min proc state was switching from 5% to 100% and the cooling policy would change from passive to active.

Asus pushed out some new drivers for the UX31A and so far no problems (1hr)
BIOS 216
ATKACPI 1.0.0025
TouchPad 1.0.36 (dated 12/03)

Uninstall old drivers and reboot.
Load ATKACPI, reboot
Load Smart Gesture 1.0.36 (dated 12/03), reboot

 

I did the new bios and everything seems to be pretty good. What is ATKACPI for?

 

Problems are solved with the updates!

 

ATKACPI
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support-

Additionally, adds hotkey support for features not handled by the OS. Generally you want to load.

 

Hey Guys!

What is the main difference between ASUS ZENBOOK Prime UX31A- DB71 and UX31A- DH71? Cannot figure it out myself, help please!

Which one is newest?

 

I'm pretty sure the DB has Win7 and the DH has W8.

 

I was able to resolve the fan issue by uninstalling the intel dynamic platform and thermal framework drivers from windows. This will result in 8 unknown devices in the device manager. I unpacked the drivers for intel dynamic platform and thermal framework drivers from the Asus UX31A driver download webpage. I manually updated the drivers for each of the unknown devices on device manager by pointing to the unpacked files for intel dynamic and thermal framework drivers I had downloaded from Asus UX31A webpage. When I cleared all the unknown devices, I no longer had the fan spinning high speed problem.

 

New one UX31A - DH71 vs old UX31A - DB71

Any hardware improvements to:
- light going from display corner issue?
- flexibility of keyboard panel?

Or only difference is W8 vs W7?

Thanks!

PS>
Please advice! Also there are on the market following models:

UX31A-XB72: Asus UX31A XB72 Zenbook Prime Ultrabook 13 3" Intel Core i7 3517UE 4GB 256GB SSD | eBay

So any difference to DB71/DH71 in terms of:
- IPS FHD Prime display?
- issues with light and kb flex?

Thanks again!

PPS >>
This BestBuy model really sucks? UX31A-1AR4 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281041878554&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 [index R5102F on the box, photos of the box and stickers sent in private]. Why?

 

Late to the party but am here, i own a UX31A-DH51 for almost two months now, i bought it on Microcenter. The only problem i have is when i leave it on sleep mode for a few days and Windows 8 crashes and restart with a update that never work because it happen to me like 4 times already, but the mouse pad, backlid, wi-fi everything works great so far love this slim sexy beast

 

Do U have light bleeding issue in Ur new DH51? Have U compared it with old DB51?

 

Just a little, its by the windows start menu corner, i only see it when i boot the laptop where the screen is black but the screen lights are on, that's the only time i see it. I knew about the problem before buying the laptop i prey i got a good one

 

I'm looking to purchase the ux32vd vs the X1 Carbon Touch. The obvious benefits for the ux32vd is the IPS 1080p, lower cost, and upgradeability.

I'm concerned if there are still known issues though? Reading through the last few pages I see issues with bios, display blacking out etc. How satisfied are users with the ux32? Any thoughts? How is the battery life? Overall is this a no-hassle notebook? i.e. suspend/hibernate/wifi/display/trackpad/keyboard work as expected? Thanks for the help!

 

Folks, I have a UX31E and am getting ready to ditch it over the keyboard/track pad issues. Im getting fed up with it. i love everything else about the laptop. Can anyone tell me if these issues have gotten better with the newer generations?

 

My touchpad has bad palm rejection at first, but just changing a registry setting made it quite good. Keyboard is fine for me and I think I've read that in general it's quite a bit better than the previous one.

 

Can you increase the TDP on the i7 model of ux31a to 25w?

 

If they ever fix all the problems with UX series, I would also be very interested in the ux32vd. Between the IPS and upgrade-ability it would the perfect unit. Lenovo has too many problems with their new units as well for my taste. The whole ultrabook thing has really turned out to be a disaster. I would have been happy with a slightly heaver and thicker unit if it would get rid of the overheating, fan loudness or pulsating, poor keyboard travel and key-press recognition, thin shaking screens, non removable batteries, etc., that I see on so many of these ultrabooks.

 

Do you mean you want to change the CPU? Because you can't change it, soldered to the MoBo.

 

No, that's not what I mean.

These processors have the ability to change the TDP. I don't know if ASUS disabled it or no. Anandtech mentioned it here but only briefly. I've seen some screenshots of the menu in a random Swedish review here but I'm not sure if 25W is on the list or not and if it works well.

Normally it would lead to overheating but I'm wondering if I could use it for some extra performance when docked (with extra cooling). If anyone tried it out, please share results with me.

(I'm thinking about buying a UX31A, don't have one)

 

Does anyone know if the included card reader in the UX31A supports the UHS (ultra-high speed) SDXC standard?

 

Perhaps if you can get hold of an unlocked bios for the machine those controls would be there.

 

Well I don't know if ASUS removed the 25W option. Can somebody who has the computer check? I believe it's somewhere in the advanced power settings, "config tdp level".

Why I'm asking this? At 17W the CPU/iGPU are thermally constrained when gaming and have to be throttled. If you could increase this to 25W and improvise a cooling station, you'd get significantly better performance. It's probably impossible to do the cooling but I think it'd be fun to try out