***The Official MSI GT 70 w/GTX-680M Owner?s Lounge***

Might be just some quirk, Flatout Ultimate Carnage claims to run on HD4000 even when forced to run on 680M. Is there a noticeable speed difference on DX9 and DX11?

 

Btw, editing doesn't work with IE11/Win7, doesn't give the save etc. options.

 

Observe the color of LED on the power button, when the system uses Intel HD Graphics the color is WHITE, but when the system uses nVidia GPU the color changes to RED.

 

yep it change the Red
but when i am looking on the wow log files i see that it use the Intel one

 

yep it change the Red
but when i am looking on the wow log files i see that it use the Intel one

 

Do another run when forced to use Intel - is there a speed difference.

 

i try using the intel card and don't see difference

 

So it's a true problem, must be a WoW quirk.

 

Games will always think you are on the intel as optimus does not directly expose the gpu to applications.

 

And what about those games that let you to choose the display adapter?

 

Hello, I have the GT70 0NE with the dual msata drives. My question is I have found the software for secure erasing the factory Transcend (TS128GMSA720 model msata drives). The software does not support Win8, but I do have my old win7 laptop with esata, as well as usb2.0 connectivity, but I am wondering how I would get the drives attached to laptop ? All thoughts appreciated. Ken

 

Buy this and then use the USB-to-SATA adapter.
Amazon.com: Syba mSATA SSD to 2.5-Inch SATA Adapter (SY-ADA40050): Computers & Accessories

 

Ok thanks, shipping even within Canada doubles cost. Will chk local availability. Could I remove the msata card from my laptop and use it ? Would I do 1 drive at a time or both together. I really appreciate your quik response. Ken

 

You can't use the mSATA card from the laptop since it uses proprietary connection (multi-channel in one). With Syba adapter, you can only do 1 drive at a time, or 2 drives if you buy 2 of them and you will also need 2x USB-to-SATA or eSATA-to-SATA adapters.

 

cool, thanks for all your advise. Ken

 

You are welcome, let us know if you have any questions. :thumbsup:

 

Two questions:

My MSI GT70 keeps having the power cord fall out. It just does not fit firmly in the back anymore and will easily just fall out. Any way to fix this?

Also,are these laptops GPU easily upgraded. I don't ever see much info on that topic. i have the 680M and was wondering if i can upgrade to a better option.

Thanks.

 

You may have to get a new jack fitted.

The 780m is the best card at the moment but it does not show a massive increase so is not worth the hassle and expense from a 680m.

 

It may be repairable under warranty, contact MSI and see if they can replace it for you.
GPU is upgradeable, but as Meaker had mentioned that since you have a 680m therefore don't upgrade it.

 

I am a little slow on the uptake but has anyone used a modded bios or firmware? I was reading some threads on overclocking but was not sure which one to use that was stable...also, I was not sure even what one to use to update factory ones...

 

I'm having a bluetooth issue with my GT70. I installed Windows 7 on it rather than Windows 8. I have been running it for almost a year now, no issues. But I tried to sync a bluetooth earbuds to it and no joy. I noticed that I have the old Win8 bluetooth radio as an unknown device in Device Manager. I went to the asus site and downloaded the Intel proset bluetooth driver, but it will not install. In device manager I do have a bluetooth generic driver installed it says. When I try to enable pairing in the bluetooth properties, it always hangs for a bit, then errors out saying that the bluetooth device might be unplugged and then will not save the setting. The unknown device in device manager is ACPI\KB9XRADIOBTN

Any suggestions on how I can get bluetooth working properly with Windows 7 on my GT 70?

Thanks!

 

RADIOBTN is Airplane mode switching button's software interface.
You will need to update BIOS, EC, and BT driver for your GT70 from the correct download page.
Is yours GT70 0N or GT70 2O?

 

It's ON ( I think...how would I confirm?)

Just confirmed from my newegg order history, it's a GT70 ONE-446US

 

If it's in device manager then it's on.

 

You can update to the latest BIOS and it will remove RADIOBTN device under Legacy mode.
However, only flash to the same version sequence and do not flash to different version sequence.
For example, 1.XX to 1.XX, or 5.XX to 5.XX.
GT70 0NE BIOS

 

Thanks for the link, but I can't find my model on that page. It's all 20s or Dragon Edition, and I have neither. When I locate the product page on MSI website, I can't seem to find any download link for drivers. grrr


EDIT: I think I found the right spot

http://www.msi.com/product/nb/GT70-0NE.html#/?div=BIOS&nbos=Win7 64


Oh, one question though. Since the system came with Win 8, but I removed that and installed Win7, do I need to use the Win7 bios or the Win 8? I am assuming the Windows 8 bios is installed right now? There is a warning on the download page telling you not to try to go from one version to another.

 

You can find the current version of BIOS by pressing DEL key to enter BIOS.
Please note that you can't cross flash, however Win8 BIOS allows you to use both Windows 8 and Windows 7 because it contains UEFI, and Legacy switches.
Win7 BIOS only operates in Legacy mode but not both, therefore it cannot perform Fast Boot/SecureBoot.
In order for you to install Windows 7, simply change Boot Mode in the BIOS to Legacy, then proceed with Win7 installation.

 

I already have Windows 7 installed.

 

Did you have that option in the BIOS?

 

I just booted into BIOS and checked:
bios is set to legacy mode
bios info: E1762IMS.70T
bios ver: 11/08/2012
EC ver: 1762EMS1 ver 5.03
EC build: 09/17/2012

I'm just trying to figure out why I can't pair bluetooth devices with this notebook.

Thanks

 

Your BIOS is Win8/Win7 type.
Do you have the BT device in Device Manager? If yes, what's it called? Best to provide a screenshot.

 

I have no idea if that attached screen shot is viewable. Never uploaded an image here before..

But basically, in DeviceManager, under Bluetooth, I have

Generic Bluetooth Adapter
Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator


The unknown device is the KBXRADIOBTN

 

That looks like it's enabled, mine is listed as generic too.

 

You will have to install the BT driver since the generic doesn't work well.
Latest Intel BT driver v3.1.1311

Update BIOS to the latest v7.0X will take care of RADIOBTN device.
http://www.msi.com/service/download/bios-19897.html

Latest EC 1.505
EC 1.505

 

I could use a hand.. I have basically a GT70 .. I bought it from I BUY POWER so they re-branded it a CZ-17 Valkyrie... I have an Ivy Bridge core, 32 gigs of ram and the GTX-580m @ 4gigs .. LOVE my lappy, only thing I would really change about it is the screen rez I wish it was at least 1920X1200 like my old dell..

Anyways.. I have a MASSIVE issues.. I pretty sure my motherboard went.. I was loading a photo into photoshop and then whole thing just shut down. I was shocked let it sit a few mins and then tried to restart the system.. It just blinks blue LED lights at me and NOTHING... I've taken the battery out let it sit long enough that it would discharge anything left in the board then put the battery back in and tried it again.. Just the blinking lights.. I called into IBUYPOWER and found I still had a few days worth of warranty left on the system and got a return auth from them for repairs... Well I ended up in the hospital later that night having a miscarriage needless to say it did not get shipped out.. By the time I was able to even think of such things a month had passed and the warranty was expired by then.. SO I need to hunt down a replacement board for my unit.. I'm having a hell of a time finding a replacement board for this unit.. Anyone know of some reputable shops that sell them?

I had run across a guy on Ebay selling them but his seller rating was fairly low so I kept and eye on him as he had a bulk listing for them. They have since sold out sadly ...

Thank for any info guys!

 

Have you called MSI directly to see if warranty is available?

 

Never occurred to me.. the system was bought in october-ish 2012... You really think there might be a chance?

 

I would contact ibuypower, tell them what happened explain the issue was reported earlier and see what they say.

 

Hello community, how are you?

'm Corf89 and my Real name is Cesar ,:- D

I see that here are experts in the field of MSI Notebook

I own an MSI GT70 ONE 446us , and I have a problem with my notebook

I would like saver if anyone can help me ? Please ..

I explain in detail what happened to me:

1) decided to downgrade from - windows 8 to windows 7 , buy win7 home primium and then install ... and gave the main HD format , and delete the restoration partition ,

I do not record DVD restoration , :-(

2) now with windows 7 , video card Nvidea gtx 680m does not work, only works the internal video card intel

the conflict is between the operating system and UEFI BIOS .

The UEFI BIOS has the original encrypted Key win8

3) Can I restore my original factory NoteBook with win8 . but I have the DVD of Restoration ,

you give me advice ? please

some of you have a copy of the DVD Restoration ? , Facilitate me

please help ....

thanks

 

This may sound like im taking the biscuit but im not its just an idea, have you tried going into the NVidia control panel and selecting the NVidia gpu instead of it being set on auto or to use the Intel gpu?

 

A question for tor guru's on here like gentech etc. Just wondering guys will a clevo or alienware / dell 780m card work ok in my gt70. I know the card fits im just not sure if it will work with the bios, hardware, voltage etc?

 

No need to ask multiple times

 

better chance of an answer that's all.

 

Thanks dale350zman

I appreciate your help.

try all possibilities.
the problem persists. Nvidiaoptimus active when the video card Gtx 680m. get a blue screen.



I think the problem may be. for not having the win8 Original OEM factory installed.

I buy the win7 is not recognized by the BIOS UEFI

I accidentally delete the main partition restoration HD

nor I have the DVD's restoration.

will exist some way to leave my NoteBook as factory?

How I can get the DVD restoration. or a copy of the original partition?

thanks ...

 

Have you installed the Windows 7 vbios?

 

Both bios versions can install both os versions.

 

Oh I thought Windows 8 had a different vbios.

 

Certainly not a different video bios.

 

Ok my bad I thought I read it somewhere before.

 

There are different system bios files but they are more to do with uefi than os and good luck explaining that to a regular person.