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    S96J T2500 bug?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by ubertoast, Jun 21, 2006.

  1. ubertoast

    ubertoast Notebook Enthusiast

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    I received my laptop a few days ago, and im installing all my software atm. I just noticed that the CPU shows both cores at 993mgz a peice, as if it were splitting the 2.0 into 2.

    Im new to dual core cpus, is this a bug?

    Other than that, this laptop is real nice. Im working on a review that il post up later.
     
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    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    On the driver cd there is a hot fix. You must install it. It will also downclock itself when on battery. That is normal... Not a bug
     
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    ubertoast Notebook Enthusiast

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    The hotfix is the kb888111 right? I already have that installed. Lemme double check though.

    Lol, nvm that comment that the UAA patch, but i still have it installed, and my laptop is plugged into the wall, im not running off the battery.
     
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    ubertoast Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ahh ok, i think i get it. The CPUs multiplier switches from 6 to 12 depending on the CPU load right? So say i start a game, the multi will go up to 12?
     
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    vasylko Notebook Consultant

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    OK, so

    I think I am having the same issue, but not sure

    Does that mean that I was suppose to run some sort of CD when I got my notebook first. Because I did not. I automatically assumed that all the drivers will be there on the laptop and CD is a back up only

    Did any of you S96J owners (who got their laptop from powernotebooks.com) ran some CD first?

    Thanks,
    Vasyl
     
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    Yes and no. That was the case last year with z71v i belive (right speed but faulty bios showed device manager wrong read). New bios fixed that. Device manager posed to show your full clock if you are attached to ac in your case. If on battery then you have multiplierr
     
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    ubertoast Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you asked them to isntall windows and the software for you, then its fine. I didnt buy xp with it, so i had to isntall everything myself.
     
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