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    How to prevent downclocking?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by miscolobo, May 14, 2008.

  1. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    Im sick and tired of my laptop's GPU downclocking every now and then....i was just playing CSS and my fps dropped suddenly from 60 to like 40...temps are normal.. 73C
     
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    Update your BIOS, usually it`s something manufacturers notice along the way...
    Also, temps might be a factor even if it`s 73C, since Sony might consider that too high.
    I sugest emailin` Sony about this BEFORE DOING ANYTHING.
     
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  3. miscolobo

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    How do i update my BIOS
     
    miscolobo, May 14, 2008
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  4. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    You'll need to download a Winflash file from Sony's website for your model. The Winflash file will be an executable or MSI file, which you can simply download to your desktop and open. It really does the work for you. First, though, make sure that:

    - you have all apps closed, even AV
    - you are plugged in w/ battery
     
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    Don`t even think about doing it before contacting SONY!
    For some resellers,changing the BIOS will terminate the warrany.Ask them first for help.
     
    eleron911, May 14, 2008
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