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    Official MSI GT70 20C Technical & Issues thread....

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by leeuniverse, Sep 18, 2013.

  1. paulrs1975

    paulrs1975 Notebook Consultant

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    Tyvm :)

    i have read i should only updare ec if the new gpu does not function correctly, i did update bios and driver though.

    Would you agree?

    tyvm again.
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 16, 2015
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  2. Kevin@GenTechPC

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    You should update both BIOS & EC because sometimes they are matched in some way which work the best together.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Nov 16, 2015
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    Agreed. Also, if it's a question of getting the dedicated GPU to work, system BIOS and vBIOS should be the focus, not the EC.
     
    Prostar Computer, Nov 17, 2015
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  4. paulrs1975

    paulrs1975 Notebook Consultant

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    ok guys, i put the 870m in and it works fine, no modded drivers/ bios/ vbios req'd.

    i can now play black ops 3 60 fps high settings.

    it has 6gb ram but my system only see's and uses 3gb. is there a way of using the other 3?

    tyvm :)
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 27, 2015
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  5. paulrs1975

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    only updated bios and drivers not the ec, stress tested for 1 hr, 87 deg max temp, seems ok. ec not req'd? shall i do it ne way??
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 27, 2015
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    What do you mean the system is only using 3GB of Vram? How are you judging that?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 27, 2015
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    BIOS & EC should be updated for best results.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Nov 27, 2015
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    i downloaded hwinfo, it shows 3gb of vram but i know the card has 6, so im just wondering where the rest is! (unless i was sent the 3gb version but the listing i bought said 6)!
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 28, 2015
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  9. paulrs1975

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    iv heard you should only update ec if absolutely nesseccary as it can brick the machine....
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 28, 2015
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    As usual never rely on a single program ;) It's there that program is just guessing.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 28, 2015
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    Can you suggest a method for me to check all 6gb is being used?
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 28, 2015
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  12. paulrs1975

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    iv checkd in nvidia control panel and that says i only have 3gb!!
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 28, 2015
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  13. Kevin@GenTechPC

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    Both BIOS & EC update can be risky as they can all brick the machine, so it is not just EC alone.
    According to MSI, sometimes their BIOS & EC release are matched therefore it's recommended to update both altogether.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Nov 28, 2015
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    You can use GPUZ to verify.
    Do you also have the full model number of your system?
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Nov 28, 2015
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    gt70 2oc-065us-bb74708g1t0s8m
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 28, 2015
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  16. paulrs1975

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    ex updated, no brick :D


    Loading Setting....
    [01]UpdateAddress[0x 0] UpdateLength[0x 10000]
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    Loading ImageFile -->1763EMS1.517
    EC enter reset mode by Method 0!!!
    CMD_READ_DEV_ID =[9f],Flash ID [0x7F][0x9D][0x20] -> FlashPart : Pm25LD512C
    Check Project ID = 1763EMS1
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    Start Write ROM ...
    WriteCmd [0x2] Start Address [0x0] Write Size[0x10000] Sector#[0x10]Verify Flash ROM ok...
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 28, 2015
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  17. paulrs1975

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    i oc it by 10%, its stable, i won't go any further.

    after ec update all the hotkeys work again :)
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 28, 2015
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    paulrs1975, Nov 28, 2015
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  19. Kevin@GenTechPC

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    That's normal with stock, but if you want more then talk to Svet at MSI forum to unlock and gain more.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Nov 28, 2015
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    iv heard this card has poor oc ability... its running bo 3 at high setting 60fps my 770m was running it 35-40 fps low, not a bad jump up. i think i will run it as is and get a new machine in 18 months.

    tyvm for your excellent help im very impressed :)
     
    paulrs1975, Nov 28, 2015
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  21. Patrick Helliwell

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    I'm trying to set up the audio backlight for my keyboard through steel series and I don't get any options on places to click and set a color. Does anyone have a solution?
     
    Patrick Helliwell, Feb 5, 2016
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  22. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    What is the monitor product number in GT70 20C?
     
    James D, Apr 29, 2016
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