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    New W500 bios here/coming

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by veemexx, Oct 30, 2008.

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    Unfortunately the site that you have referenced links to BIOS ver. 1.15 for the W500. My W500 shipped with BIOS ver. 1.16 and BIOS from the english site won't solve the ATI V5700 identification problem.
     
    veemexx, Oct 30, 2008
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    Yes, you can use it on your W500.
    Please let us know if this BIOS fix the problem!
     
    poky, Oct 30, 2008
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    Version: 1.19-1.01
    Release Date: 2008/10/24
     
    dealsdeamon, Nov 12, 2008
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    Just downloaded and installed the new 1.19 BIOS for my Lenovo w500 over 1.18. No change in the device ID, still 9591 as seen in GPU-Z and Catalyst Control Center.
     
    knarfgnourt, Nov 13, 2008
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    Anyone actually call and complain to Lenovo? I would be interesting in hearing what they have to say.
     
    StealthTH, Nov 13, 2008
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