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    Asus C90S MXM II compatibility with a no-VBios chip graphics card

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by XenonXTZ, Jan 25, 2012.

  1. XenonXTZ

    XenonXTZ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Guys,
    Hello. I'm new here. Please, help, I tried to find a solution reading a lot of threads here, but could solve my problem.

    I think the post above is very related to my problem.
    I have a Asus C90S with 8600GT which failed 1 time already and I'm not going to buy another one, which is more likely to fail again after a short period of time due to defective G84/G86s.
    As far as I know the Asus C90S has an "unlocked" MXM II socket and can accept any MXM II cards.
    I got a FX 770m card, which I heard is good for CAD and that's what I do.
    This is the same exact one. It's an HP 580214-001
    Lot HP 8730W 8530P Quadro FX770M MXM 512mb card Acer 8730 Acer 8730 8920 8930 | eBay
    The problem is that later, after ordering the card, I was reading a lot about this card and found some interesting things. I sisn't know that some MXMs do not have a VBios chip onboard.
    Seems like this card is really missing one.
    My question is:
    As far as the card is missing a VBios chip - what will happen when I put it in my Asus C90S?
    What can I do to make it work in case it doesn't boot up due to the lack of the VBios? I assume that my laptop should practically accept all the real mxm cards that DO have the VBios onboard, is that correct?
    And if there is no chip - I'm screwed, right?
    Thank you very much for any kind of help!
     
    XenonXTZ, Jan 25, 2012
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I would contact .NetRolller 3D if you have no vbios chip, he may help you with soldering one on.
     
    moral hazard, Jan 25, 2012
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  3. XenonXTZ

    XenonXTZ Notebook Enthusiast

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    That was what I did. He is trying hard to help me.
    Thank you so much for your attention!
     
    XenonXTZ, Jan 25, 2012
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  4. Inner_Light

    Inner_Light Newbie

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    Hi XenoXTZ,

    I own the same laptop, and have went through two 8600 already, each last about 2 years. Were you able to get FX770 to work? If you did, did you have to up the fans or do any kind mod to cool FX770? Thank you.
     
    Inner_Light, Apr 11, 2012
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