Lenovo IdeaPad Y410P Owners and Information thread

I'm just worried because i see a folder for IRST in my D: drivers folder which is what i swapped out and now IRST isn't working....

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Your "D:" Drive was NEVER on your SSD. The D: drive is merely a partition of the 1TB HDD. The C: and D: drives both reside on the 1TB 5400RPM Hard Disk Drive. Go here and download the latest RST drivers, if applicable. I have to use Internet Explorer for the Intel Update Utility to work. You can also contact MyDigitalSSD and see what they have to say about iRST.

 

question out of curiosity since I uninstalled Intel IRST.
What are the benefits of having it installed? I haven't noticed any reason to install it again, but I'm interested to see if others benefit from it and how exactly.

 

RST is the storage driver. I figure it's better to use Intel's driver rather than the MS AHCI storage driver, since we're using an Intel chipset. But their early wifi drivers didn't work as well as MS's drivers, so maybe Intel sucks at drivers

 

Just got done having a tech support sesh with Lenovo. Gotta say, pretty weird having them take total control of my computer, but really useful in seeing everything that they do to troubleshoot problems.

Here's what they did..
1) Checked to make sure I had latest Intel WLAN driver from their site. Redownloaded the package anyways, ran it, clicked repair.
2) Went to Device Manager to change the advanced properties of the wlan driver. 802.11n to disabled, and Ad Hoc Qos Mode to WMM enabled. (The guy told me that this driver does not support N-Wireless so he did this to it) He also checked to make sure that under Power Management the box was unchecked.
3) In Device Manager, updated wlan driver to Microsoft driver going through the "Browse Computer" and "Let me pick".
3) Finally he ran the command prompt as admin and refreshed the dns when typing in "netsh winsock reset" to hopefully fix the "Limited Connection" problem that Win8.1 users get a lot.

Who knows if this will fix things but since checking results at speedtest.net I do notice that my Mbps download speed is slower. However I'm hoping to see more reliability regardless of speed.
I'll keep the community updated if I find these troubleshooting methods to be inadequate. Even if so, I continue to find Lenovo's tech support to be the best I've dealt with. They can't fix everything but dang are they helpful in doing everything they can.

Should also note that I wouldn't recommend these steps unless you are really having problems with your wifi.

 

For me, the ssd was heating up for some reason without the intel rapid storage drivers so I kept them.

The default wifi drivers that windows uses for the intel wireless card were made by intel.

 

Lol. I also thought the second partition was an SSD, but when opened up a drive manager to partition drive C into 2 parts, i figured it was just a partition of the 1TB HDD. Backup up it's contents to my External HDD. Formatted it, joined it to Drive C. It was then Fill 916 GB. Went ahead to Partition as intended. Now i have Drive C as 416GB and Drive D as 499GB. Better this way

 

Yesterday, while i was playing dota 2, it suddenly became very laggy and choppy. I opened up fraps and it showed i had constant 25fps. Weird.
I checked and i made sure i was plugged in and on power so its not the problem.
I then turned off v-sync and my fps went up to 55-70. Weird.

 

Ignore. Mods pls delete

 

You do know your real name is showing in the picture you posted?

 

Not weird.

V-Sync artificially synchronizes your fps with your refresh rate, but it is extremely intensive. I'd only recommend using V-Sync if you have screen tearing issues.

 

Also his email address, and his favorites, which is a pretty long list of SSDs. Someone has been doing their research!

 

so you are saying my screen refresh rate is 25hz?

 

The y410p's screen is 60hz.

Generally you don't want v-sync on unless you're getting massive screen tearing. Turning it on drops performance and causes some screen lag if the gpu can't maintain 60+ fps at all times.

 

As berrykerry789 said, your refresh rate is 60hz. The reason why you were maintaining around 25fps is simply because your hardware can't support 60fps when V-Sync is enabled.

 

Least of my worries. There's way bigger things to worry about in my world haha. Such as the fact that when i updated to the new Nvidia GeForce driver it caused all kinds of problems. So i had to roll it back to the previous driver. Anyone else have any problems with the new 335.23?

 

and a simple task like autoscan didn't work....

 

if u actually read my post. U will realise u are wrong. I can manage 70+ fps normally. It makes no sense that im on 25 fps just because of vsync

 

It's probably dota dropping frames to keep the game synced with your input. I'm not sure if this is correct, but for some fps games like cs go and bf4 will have input lag of up to half a second with v-sync on if the gpu isn't strong enough.

 

Hey guys! Please does anyone know any 3rd party app that can prevent battery from charging to 100%. To increase the battery life span. The one in pre-installed Energy management app takes it down to 60% which is too low. I want customization. Say 95%. Dat would be fine... Thanks

 

Sadly no other program can do this. If you want the full feature, you would need to buy a Thinkpad.

 

I didn't have any problems but will keep an eye out. I have not tried many games yet.

 

Sad! I thought as much! Well, it appears my battery will wear out on time then. Because i can't afford to run it on 60% charge. I live in Africa. Need it near full always, electricity not the best either, so taking out the battery is not an option either.

 

Its probably not that big of a deal. I suppose you could charge it to 100%, unplug the laptop and drop the battery to around 99% and plug it back in. If I remember correctly, windows won't charge a laptop that close to full battery.

 

Kpele! What are your sources of power?

 

Nothing but then I haven't removed the bezel cover and keyboard cover.

 

Hey, so I'm thinking about getting this computer; what is the actual weight of it and how much battery life are people getting in real life?

 

When you say bezel you mean screen bezel correct? Glad you mentioned it because its really strange. When i drag my finger across the top of the bezel and sides i definitely feel abnormalities. Dents and bumps if thats what you wanna call it. Feels cheap i must say. Other then that though i don't mid it. But looking at it in the daylight its like one of those crazy distorted mirrors in a carnival crazy mirror house. What gives?

 

i'm getting 4-5 hours while watching youtube videos on about half brightness. I think i have the 72wh battery but i can't be sure.

 

OMG! That is actually genius! How didn't I think of that?! Lol. I will drop to 96 tho. I need something more reliable. But that would TOTALLY do for now. Thanks mate!

Lol. I'm in Accra now, so power is 'kinda' stable. But when I enter naija next month. Wahala GO start. LOL!

I removed the plastic on the Bezel. It looks... 'wrong' Lol. But kept the Energy Star sticker and stuck it next to the Intel Core i7 logo on my laptop.

Mine is quite impressive. As i type now. It's on 96% with keyboard backlight full and battery says 7 hours 58 minutes left. I'm online with an internet modem (plu and play) which i believe would drain more power than WiFi. As the laptop's usb is powering the modem too... But in real usage. I can 'SAFELY' say 6 hours battery life evn tho i never tested and it really feels like it would go on for 7+ hrs web surfing. Which is FANTASTIC if you ask me, for a computer with all this POWER! I'm really really REALLY happy with my purchase. It exceeded my expectations. Especially in terms of Gaming, here are the scores (Frames per second) I get.

Runs Games like a BEAST!
(ULTRA SETTINGS)
FIFA 14 and NBA2K13 - 60+ FPS
GTA IV - 50+ FPS
Batman Arkham Origins - 50+ FPS
Call Of Duty Ghosts - 50+ FPS
Saint Row IV - 45+ FPS
Tomb Raider - 40+ FPS
Sleeping Dogs - 35+ FPS

And my own laptop's specs are
4th Gen Intel Core i7-4700MQ @ 2.4GHz x4 (6M Cache, with Turbo up to 3.40 GHz),
8GB RAM (1600MHz),
2GB Dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT 755M (+ onboard Intel HD 4600),
1TB Hard Drive,
14" 1366x768 display,
Windows 8.1 (Out of the box)

I used one Windows Experience Index (WEI) app for Windows 8.1 and it shows that CPU and Memory score 8.1 which is very good. Couldn't read the GPU probably because the Intel HD 4600 is always running till i launch a game. Of course Primary Hard disk was 5.9 (Standard HDD)

CHEERS!

 

Try paying more attention to the details of my statements. V-Sync in itself can be intensive on your hardware.

 

Lucky you. I couldn't get the i7 one. Mine is i5.

 

Another question from me, as my ship date nears, I realize I need a working ISO file to attempt the clean windows 8 install. Does anyone know where I can get a good ISO? I was able to find one for windows 7 but do not remember where. A clean install of windows 8, then loading the drivers would be option one.

Assuming that does not work, option two would be to make a recovery disk on the new laptop itself before trying option one. (I'm guessing lenovo does not ship a recovery disk with the laptop?)

The third option will be a straight clone, the thing I do not like about this is that I will need to buy an enclosure.

Option 2 and 3 also have the downfall of transferring all that bloatware over to my shiny new SSD. I always prefer a clean install of windows. I am going to try to tolerate windows 8 but Id much rather have windows 7, if anyone has a suggestion for down grading I am all ears. I am not getting windows 8 pro so it will not have "downgradable rights". I tried to tolerate windows 8 on my work computer.... F'ing nightmare.

 

Are you seriously asking for a link to Pirated copy of Windows in a site like this?

Pele. More for me, less for you

 

"Does anyone know where I can get a good ISO?"

Clearly I am asking for a "good ISO" for a legit copy of windows, not my fault microsoft makes life hard on its customers.

 

Pretty sure the Windows site gives a ISO version of OS's for free through their downloader or whatever, obviously you'll have to purchase the activation key.
I remember doing this when I had to create a bootable USB stick and used Microsoft's tool. Otherwise, yeah you're reaching for piracy, which isn't allowed.

 

Use Linux.

 

Hi, is there a faster way to turn the laptop off than to put the mouse in the lower right corner, click on settings, click on On/Off and click on turn off ?
Too many clicks

 

Right click on the bottom left (Windows Logo), click on "shutdown or sign out" and click shutdown. Windows 8.1

 

lol ive looked into that before...not sure if i want to do command line. Plus dont you have to run a windows emulator to game?

 

hi guys, I ed up big time :S . I got the lenovo y410p ...acccidentally spilled water over it . the machine was functioning when it happened. though I turned it off now. most of the water spill was between keyboard and the screen. and to the speaker on the right hand side. I have removed the battery and let the device to dry (since the laptop was on table, some of it went and touched the surface below (though I don't know if it went in, but it did defo went into the right speaker. )
Apart from praying, what should I do?

 

Put it inside a clean pillow case and over some uncooked rice (that you may not want to eat anymore)? That's what I do to my cellphones when I accidentally submerge/spill it in/with water. Soaks up the moisture.

 

Why would you ever have uncooked rice that you don't want to eat??

 

And you think that's the point he was trying to make? He has a good point. Rice soaks up moisture.

Yh! Same feeling here. I do not like linux. Writing codes to install almost everything. Sudo get BooHooHoo

I don't even use my mouse at all. Lol. What i usually do is when on desktop. I just press Alt+F4 then hit Enter. Because Alt+F4 will bring out the shutdown menu and by default it will be on Shutdown already. So i just hit enter and voila! I can do it in 1 sec. hehe!

Thanks for this mate. Many options. Didn't even notice that.

 

I have avoided Windows 8.1 because of the issues stated on this thread.

Uncooked rice is great for drawing out moisture.

Wrt Linus, you do not need to write command lines to install everything. There are software and package managers (well in Linux Mint). The only difficulty would be the lack of games for Linux compared to Windows. It was challenging. However Linux gives you a faster performance with your system.

 

Have you guys undervolted/overclocked? Can anyone point me to the right direction? Thank you.

 

Lol. I still don't like Linux. Gotten so used to Windows. It has every thing i want. ESPECIALLY Games! And most of my utility apps too are only available on Windows.

Mate! I don't think it is wise for you to do so, Especially if you have to ask about it. Lol (No pun intended). I'm sure one the things dat killed my last laptop was the OC i did. However, i'm already looking to OC this one, I know the feeling. MSI Afterburner should be the way to go. There is also Nvidia System Tools. You can google em. And watch youtube videos. Alot easier to learn that way, on ur own of course

 

undervolting the cpu is simple.
I used intel xtu and undervolted by 80mv. Seems to be stable for most 4700mq

 

Thanks, I'll try undervolting instead of OCing