Clevo BIOS Thread

@ Blacky :
your first post has last updates for the M980NU. For the D900F, you have this update http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/416916-clevo-bios-52.html#post6080631
I don't know about the 1.00.07c mentioned by Sylver123

 

The 1.00.07c BIOS for D900F was released by Sager, see url below.

Software Upgrade

 

Darn, I wish I could extract the files from the ISO.

 

You can. You just need an image file editing tool that will allow you to extract the hidden data from the ISO to your hard drive.

I used Smart Projects IsoBuster but you have to buy this tool as it's not free.

 

Well that's exactly the problem. If anyone else can do it please upload the content in a rar file so I can put in the first post. Credit will be given.

By the way, the latest EC for the D900F is still 1.00.03?

 

I have actually uploaded a extracted 1.00.07c BIOS for D900F already in the thread, See the link below.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/6116599-post543.html

 

are you jamie clark ???



may i please ask how should i apply the bios patch ???

Thanks

 

Yes,

I`m a member from kobalt forum board.


I would try the ISO version of the BIOS first, see the below link for download.

http://74.212.252.103/Sagernotebook/misc/928bv07cs.zip

I`m not sure how to apply the bios from my extracted one from the above bios download, as I originally used the ISO CD method to update my laptop.

 

Sorry Sylver, did not see your previous post. I will update the initial post now. Rep given accordingly.

I've made an edited version of Sylver's files with STEP1 and STEP2 included. However, I have no idea if what I have done will work, but I will post it here for anyone crazy enough to try it. If it works I will put it in the initial post as well.

928bv07cs.rar

 

What does this "Base on V4.1 and later version main board to support Arrandale CPU." mean in the W860CU BIOS of the first post?

Also, how would you know the BIOS revision of your motherboard if you don't have a graphics card installed yet? Example would be if you buy a barebone W860CU and planning on buying a 5870 but aren't sure if it is compatible with the current BIOS revision of the motherboard.

 

It doesn't matter. It should work even for older MB revisions, just that it won't affect your Arrandale support.

 

Yeah, that was my thought as well. But you said through PM that it WON'T work with the initial release?

 

Oh, now I understand. I think you need at least BIOS 08 for your notebook to recognize the 5870.
If you bought your laptop after Feb. 2010 it should support the ATI without an issue.

 

Ok. All I know is the motherboard in question is rev4, does that ring a bell?

 

with the .12 bios for the 870cu, is there an EC file update as well, or it it just a bios update?

 

Sorry Kevin I don't know.

It's just a BIOS update, if you want to update the EC you need to download a previous release that has the latest EC.

 

my EC is 1.00.10 is that the latest EC?

 

Yes, it looks that is the latest EC.

 

thanks a bunch Blacky. looks like its time to flash the bios now.

 

Hello everyone, I would like to ask Pkhetan:

My laptop is a "Positive V146" in the BIOS test is written:

CLEVO M550SE/M540SE
BIOS revsion 1.00.09PO
KBC/EC firmware revsion 1.00.03B


Which bios update should I do?

First "M5xSE_H805" and then the "M5xSE_13"?

Cheers.
Thank you very much!


CPU: Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T5300
MB: Clevo M550SE/M660SE
North Bridge: VIA VN896
South Bridge: VIA VT8237A
HD: ST9120821AS (120 GB, 5400 RPM, SATA)
Wireless: Realtek RTL8187
Modem: Motorola SM56 Data Fax Modem
Ethernet Adapter: VIA Rhine II

 

@WhiteOrnit - that is correct, flash the H8 firmware first, then the bios.

 

OK now that more people are updating to the lates D900F BIOS can anyone tell me whats changed ? There are no release notes.

Cheers

 

As Clevo themselves haven`t released a 1.00.07 BIOS yet, only 1.00.06, it's more likely that Sager 1.00.07 release is based on 1.00.06 with some small changes.

 

Sweet.

Flashing!

Thanks Theriko!

 

If anyone could dig up more of the in between X8100 BIOS's and the change notes that'd be appreciated. My old machine was on the first revision 00/01 (not 02 as on the front page) whilst my current machine is on the latest 07.
I've got a few questions in regards to whether certain issues are caused by the BIOS's power management in later BIOS so I'd like to find out.

Also Im presuming later KBC BIOS (Im on 04) will be back compatible with older BIOS?

Thanks in advance.

 

Yes, the EC should be backward compatible with any BIOS.

 

I have download the lates BIOS update butI am unable to run it or FLASH the BIOS. I am using Windows 7 64 Bit software. Can anyone help please.

 

You need to make a bootable USB device so you can flash from a raw DOS environment

 

Hello,

Probably a stupid question, but always better than doing a stupid action...

Any chance the bios for the 900F might be compatible with 900C. I've read earlier in this thread that they tend to keep backward compatibility in their bioses, but dunno to which extent.

Assuming it is possible, would it be beneficial ?

My CPU fan seems to keep on turning a bit fast, and it seems 900f bioses offer better fan speed control.

Thanks
Nyth

 

No. Completely different machines, don't even think about it.

 

I have purchase from Xoticpc a notebook Model 9820 last year during July 09 and the BIOS has never been updated yet. I'm using Window 7 64bit and have installed a Intel SSD drive and so far had no problems.

I notice on Sager they have a verision 1.00.07 and was wondering if that is ok to use instead starting a early verision first and just put ISO file on CD and just bootup to CD for installation.

I have done BIOS updates on Desktop with no problems.

TB

 

Bonjour

Bios clevo ou Sager X8100 avec activation ou desactivation Turbo

http://74.212.252.103/Sagernotebook/misc/812BV06S.zip

 

Is this a link to the Sager site?

It shows as: 74-212-252-103.static-ip.telepacific.net

Is that you or Sager?

I tried mounting that ISO and don't see any files?

 

If its a premade ISO you often can't as IIRC they do something funny like put them in the boot sector, I've seen it before.

When I get my X8100 back I'll take a look at this, dependant on by turbo whether you mean it has the overclock functionality, or whether you mean it just allows you to switch turbo boost on and off.

 

I need the BIOS files separately to inject a 2.1 SLIC into it. I wouldn't change my BIOS except that the Turbo function seems a good idea.

 

Ok mate, here you go, just extracted it for you, repacked it as a rar, and have uploaded. It's not too common to stick all the files in the boot sector, so a lot of programmes dont have an option to deal with it, or deal with it properly

Download X8100biosextract.rar

Once you've installed it, if you could let me know what options it unlocks, and whether it opens up the advanced options, that'd be appreciated

 

Thanx! It's factory, so there won't be much I imagine. That's why I don't usually mess with the BIOS much. But having the Turbo otion would make it possibly worth my while to take the time and effort to inject the SLIC into it.

 

What did you use to extract it? I might like to rebuld it once I do the BIOS.

 

I used a programme called WinImage. You basically have to load the ISO, then extract the boot sector as a seperate image, open that seperate image and then you can take the files out like you would with winrar.

Bit long winded but it worked
I did used to have a non-time trial based programme that did it properly but cant remember what it was called for the life of me.


Let me know what you find once you've had a play with it. Im interested in what the turbo option exactly does, whether its overclocking, or whether its just turbo boost.

 

hmm will be very interested if it fixes the overclocking issues

 

Hmmm, what OC issues? I have not heard of those that I can think of.

 

The bios that we have reads the 920 as a 720 for overclocking purproses, have tried the .02 with OC options and the others, but they havent released one that fixes it

The oc options we have are labelled 1-4 adding 1-4x multi to the base clocks, the problem is the bios reads all CPU's as 720s even when you have a 920 so on OC4 it is actually running at stock

Turn off the oc options and it reverts to the 920 stock speeds. We know its not a CPU issue as they work in other models of laptop, just not with the x8100 bios

really annoying

 

Gotcha, Thanx!

 

new VBIOS for the GTS 360M on W860CU/W870CU

Version : 7015440002 - 2010/5/21

ftp://usftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/W8xxCU/GTS360M_VBIOS.zip

new BIOS & EC firmware for W76xCUH/M77xCUH

1. System BIOS 1.00.09 and EC firmware 1.00.06. - 2010/5/25
2. Add SATA mode item in BIOS setup.
3. Support Intel Tj90 CPU.

ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/WM7xxCUH/FW0906.zip

new BIOS for W76xC Series :

1. System BIOS 1.00.07. - 2010/6/4
2. Support Intel K-0 stepping CPU.
3. It is necessary to install latest version chipset driver on CLEVO website.

ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/W76xC/BIOS_07.zip

R130T :

1. EC firmware 1.00.03. - 2010/5/14
2. Solve "sometimes can't boot up by battery power" issue.

ftp://usftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/R130T/EC_03.zip

M110x

1. System BIOS 1.00.03. - 2010/5/25
2. Solve “icons in Windows 7 device & printer are incorrect” issue.

ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/M110x/BIOS_03.zip

E412x

1. System BIOS 1.00.05 and EC firmware 1.00.05. - 2010/5/25
2. Support K-stepping CPU (need to install latest version chipset and VGA driver).
3. Modify fan control table.

ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/E412x/E412x0505.zip

D900F

1. System BIOS 1.00.09 and EC firmware 1.00.04. - 2010/5/25
2. Support nVIDIA GTX 480M VGA card.
3. Run step1.bat to update EC firmware, run step2.bat to update system BIOS.

ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/D900F/D90F0904.zip

C4100

1. System BIOS 1.00.05. - 2010/5/25
2. Solve “OEM logo will disappear when hot-plug PCIe card and reboot system” issue.

ftp://ftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/C4100/BIOS_05.zip

B512x Series

1. System BIOS 1.00.03 and EC firmware 1.00.02. - 2010/5/7
2. Support Intel Tj90 series CPU.
3. Run step1.bat to update EC firmware, run step2.bat to update system BIOS.

ftp://usftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/B512x/B512x0302.zip

 

Thanks for posting mate.

 

It will come with an EC update if it needs it and YES, you MUST install the KBC/EC update before the BIOS if it comes with one!

 

is it really such an easy way how to update the D900F BIOS just by running the two .bat files in Win?Thx for reply.

 

Read the initial post!

 

If your computer worked fined without installing the new EC then it's fine. You can install the new EC now.

 

can someone post some screenshots or mention all the steps to update the BIOS for D900F?