Clevo Bios older models (released in/after 2012)

THIS THREAD IS FOR CLEVO MODELS WHICH ARE NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION AND ARE RELEASED BETWEEN 2012 - 2014.

This thread has the BIOS and EC for the following models:
P170EM (Sager NP9170)
P150EM (Sager NP9150)
P151EM (NP9130)
W110ER (NP6110)
W150ERQ (NP6165) & W170ER (NP6175)
Clevo P570WM / P570WM3


FOR OLDER CLEVO MODELS (RELEASED BEFORE 2012) WHICH HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED AND THUS NO LONGER RECEIVE BIOS UPDATES YOU SHOULD CHECK THIS THREAD: http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/556299-clevo-bios-older-models.html


Before reading this thread, please know that this thread should not exist in the first place. While the option to email your Clevo reseller and ask for the latest BIOS is considered now the official policy of obtaining the latest BIOS, it should be noted that Clevo is the only major notebook manufacturer that has such a policy. My opinion alongside that of other users which have posted in this thread is that a reputable notebook manufacturer like Clevo should make BIOS updates publically available.

*DISCLAIMER*

IF YOU HAVE A FRIENDLY CLEVO RESELLER THAT CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST BIOS I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TO GET THE BIOS FROM HIM RATHER THAN FROM THIS THREAD.

IN CASE YOU MANAGE TO BRICK YOUR MACHINE BY TRYING TO FLASH YOUR BIOS I HOLD NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH AN OUTCOME. BY PROCEDING TO DOWNLOAD ANY OF THE BIOS POSTED IN THIS THREAD AND UPDATING YOUR SYSTEM BIOS AND KBC/EC WITH SUCH A BIOS YOU AGREE TO THIS RULE.

How do I flash the BIOS ?

First you need to get the latest BIOS, generally you should do this by emailing your reseller for it. IF this is not possible then you can still download it from this thread. The BIOS comes either as an ISO or as an archive. The BIOS is made of two parts, a system bios and an EC/KBC.

The latest BIOS will always contain all the updates of previous BIOS releases.

ALWAYS UPDATE THE EC/KBC FIRST AND THEN THE SYSTEM BIOS.




How to update:

Method I (using a USB stick)
If the bios is an archive then this is what you need to do:

1. Make a bootable USB stick using zfactor's guide available here: how to flash your bios with dos using a usb stick:
(Alternatively you can make a bootable CD).
2. If you have the BIOS and the EC/KBC files in separate archives or in separate folders, copy them to the USB stick but keep them separate, don't mix their files in the same folder. If they come in a single folder/archive then copy them as they are, in a single folder.
3. Now restart your laptop and boot from the USB stick.
4. If all goes well you should now be in DOS mode. Type "dir" to see the folders you have on the USB stick. Now navigate to the folder where you have the EC/KBC files, type "cd <folder name>" to get inside the folder.
5. Once you are in the folder with your EC/KBC files, type "update.bat". If you have your EC/KBC files in the same folder with the rest of the BIOS files, then type "step1.bat" or "updateEC.bat".
6. Wait for the system to be flashed, it should reboot automatically once it is done. If it does not, then give it some time, make sure the system has finished the flashing otherwise you will brick your laptop.
7. Once this stage is complete, boot again from the USB stick.
8. Navigate to the folder where you have your BIOS files.
9. Type "update.bat" to update the BIOS. If you have your EC/KBC files in the same folder with the rest of the BIOS files, then type "step2.bat" or "updateBIOS.bat".
10. Wait for the system to be flashed, it should reboot automatically once it is done. If it does not, then give it some time, make sure the system has finished the flashing otherwise you will brick your laptop.
11. Your Done.

Method II (using an ISO file)
If the BIOS you have downloaded is an ISO file.

1. Burn the ISO to a CD.
2. Now restart and boot from the CD/DVD.
3. If all goes well you should now be in DOS mode. Type "dir" to see the folders you have on the USB stick. Now navigate to the folder where you have the EC/KBC files, type "cd <folder name>" to get inside the folder.
4. Once you are in the folder with your EC/KBC files, type "step1.bat".
5. Wait for the system to be flashed, it should reboot automatically once it is done. If it does not, then give it some time, make sure the system has finished the flashing otherwise you will brick your laptop.
6. Once this stage is complete, boot again from the CD.
7. Navigate to the folder where you have your BIOS files.
8. Type "step2.bat" to update the BIOS.
9. Wait for the system to be flashed, it should reboot automatically once it is done. If it does not, then give it some time, make sure the system has finished the flashing otherwise you will brick your laptop.
10. Done


!!!In the attention of all Sager users!!!
For the Clevo models P170EM (Sager NP9170), P150EM (Sager NP9150/NP9130), W110ER (NP6110) as well as any other CLEVO model using the same generation chipset and/or CPU, it is strongly recommended that you keep to a Sager branded BIOS, therefore just email Sager if you want a BIOS update, they will email you back with the latest version. The reason why this is recommended is because, while you can flash a vanilla Clevo BIOS on a Sager laptop, trying to flash back to a Sager BIOS MIGHT BRICK your laptop and you will have to pay to have it
fix.

There is a method however that might allow you to flash a Sager BIOS over a Clevo one, but this method is very risky and should only be used if absolutely necessary. More here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/675141-clevo-bios-sager-bios.html#post8678736



It is not recommended to downgrade any Clevo/Sager BIOS to any previous version. Any such attempt might brick your laptop.


For P series notebooks, updating to a Windows 8 BIOS might require users to update first both the EC and BIOS to at least version 1.00.04. Users having older EC/KBC and BIOS versions should not attempt to update to BIOS/EC versions 1.02.xx.

Added link for SAGER BIOS 3.03 for NP8235 / P15xSM (non-A). Link. Thanks to @ whitedragon551.

I just wanted to let everyone know that you can no longer download Clevo BIOS from http://www.clevo.com.tw/en/e-services/esupport/MarketDLOut.asp?model=M57xTU&go=GO&type=BIOS

Alternatively, you can find them at these sources:
Or
Mirror link provided by palkeo


Full List of AMI BIOS Flash commands

P170EM (Sager NP9170)
Bios Version	Date	Links:	Changes
Original vBIOS for Clevo 680M	2012	Clevo 80.04.67.00.01 (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Thanks to hugog3011	Stock vBIOS from Clevo. You don't really need it.
EC/KBC V1.02.12 & BIOS V 1.02.17	April 2013	Link for BIOS & EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	Last CLEVO BIOS for P170EM. Solve "in UEFI mode can't display CMOS setup screen when the external display is connected to machine" issue.
Sager EC/KBC V 1.02.12 & Sager BIOS V 1.02.17	April 2013	Link to EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link to BIOS(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	Last SAGER EC and BIOS for NP9170. Solve "in UEFI mode can't display CMOS setup screen when the external display is connected to machine" issue.
EC/KBC V 1.02.12 & BIOS V 1.02.14	November 2012	Link for EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link for BIOS(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	EC for P170EM. 1. System BIOS 1.02.14 for P170EM only. 2. Support Windows 7 and Windows 8. 3. Because 1.02.xx version BIOS can't work with 1.00.xx version EC, so it is necessary to make sure the EC firmware of machine is 1.02.xx, if the EC firmware of machine is 1.00.xx then the system will not boot up after update 1.02.xx system BIOS. 4. It is necessary to follow the instruction of readme.txt to update system BIOS. 1. EC firmware for P170EM only. 2. Support Windows 7 and Windows 8. 3. It is necessary to follow the instruction of readme.txt to update firmware.
EC/KBC V 1.00.09 & BIOS see below	September 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO EC for P170EM. Changes:Unknown - probably the same as for P150EM
BIOS V 1.00.10 EC V 1.00.08	September 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for this model. Change log: Unknown
BIOS V 1.00.07	July 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS for this model. P17EM_B07.zip (2012/7/30) 1. System BIOS 1.00.07 for P170EM only. 2. Solve "sometimes no display after system resumes from S4" issue. 3. If the BIOS version of machine is 1.00.03 or early, please update to 1.00.04 before executing next step. 4. Refer to the instruction of readme.txt to update BIOS + ME firmware. 5. To downgrade BIOS will cause system can't boot up if the BIOS of machine is version 1.00.07 or later.
EC/KBC V 1.00.06	July 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO EC for this model. P17EMEC06.zip (2012/6/19) - Modify fan table. - Please follow the instruction of file readme_EC.txt to update firmware.
BIOS V 1.00.06	July 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS for this model. P17EM_B06.zip (2012/6/19) - System BIOS for P170EM only. - Update AMI kernel core to V21. - Update PXE ROM to 2.47. - If the BIOS of machine is version 1.00.04 or early version, please follow the instruction of readme.txt to update both Intel ME firmware and system BIOS. - If the BIOS of machine is version 1.00.05 then please run flashme.bat in pure DOS environment to start procedure.
EC/KBC V 1.00.06	July 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO EC for this model. P17EMEC06.zip (2012/6/19) - Modify fan table. - Please follow the instruction of file readme_EC.txt to update firmware.
EC/KBC V 1.00.05 & BIOS V 1.00.05	June 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for this model. P17EM_EC05.zip (2012/6/8) 1. Modify fan table. 2. Please read file "Update SOP.txt" to update firmware. P170EM_BIOS005.zip (2012/6/15) 1. Solve "system can't identify GTX680M VGA" issue. 2. Update Intel Sandy Bridge Processor microcode. 3. Run update.bat in pure DOS environment to start procedure.
EC/KBC V 1.00.05 & BIOS V 1.00.04	June 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for this model.

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P150EM (Sager NP9150)
Bios Version	Date	Links:	Changes
EC/KBC V 1.02.11 & BIOS V 1.02.17	2017	Link for Clevo BIOS and EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	This is the last EC and BIOS for the Clevo P150EM but with GTX 1060 support added in. Flash using step1.exe and step2.bat
EC/KBC see below & BIOS V 1.02.17	April 2013	Link for Clevo BIOS (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link for SAGER BIOS NP9150(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	Last CLEVO and SAGER BIOS for P150EM. Make sure not to flash Clevo BIOS version on Sager machine. If you have a Clevo machine don't flash the SAGER version on it. Sager for Sager, Clevo for stock Clevo. Don't mistake or you will brick your laptop.Solve "in UEFI mode can't display CMOS setup screen when the external display is connected to machine" issue.
EC/KBC V 1.02.11 & BIOS V 1.02.14	November 2012	Link for EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link for BIOS(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO and BIOS EC for P150EM. 1. System BIOS 1.02.14 for P150EM only. 2. Support Windows 7 and Windows 8. 3. Because 1.02.xx version BIOS can't work with 1.00.xx version EC, so it is necessary to make sure the EC firmware of machine is 1.02.xx, if the EC firmware of machine is 1.00.xx then the system will not boot up after update 1.02.xx system BIOS. 4. It is necessary to follow the instruction of readme.txt to update system BIOS. 1. EC firmware for P150EM only. 2. Support Windows 7 and Windows 8. 3. It is necessary to follow the instruction of readme.txt to update firmware.
SAGER EC/KBC V 1.00.08 & BIOS V 1.00.10	September 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	SAGER BIOS and EC for P150EM. Changes: See below
EC/KBC V 1.00.08 & BIOS see below	September 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO EC for P150EM. Changes: 2. Support both old and new matrix keyboards. 3. Follow the instruction of readme_EC.txt to update firmware.
EC/KBC V 1.00.07 & BIOS V 1.00.10	September 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for P150EM. Changes: Unknown
EC/KBC V 1.00.05 & BIOS V 1.00.05	July 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for P150EM. 1.Modify VGA fan control. 2.Update BIOS ROM file. Support GTX680M / 7970M
EC/KBC V 1.00.04 & BIOS V 1.00.04	June 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for P150EM.
EC/KBC V 1.00.03 & BIOS V 1.00.03	June 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for P150EM. Recommended for 680M.

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P151EM (NP9130)
EC/KBC V 1.02.11 & BIOS V 1.02.17	2017	Link for Clevo BIOS and EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	This is the last EC and BIOS for the Clevo P151EM but with GTX 1060 support added in. Flash using step1.exe and step2.bat
EC/KBC see below & BIOS V 1.02.17	April 2013	Link for BIOS (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	Last CLEVO BIOS for P151EM. Solve "in UEFI mode can't display CMOS setup screen when the external display is connected to machine" issue.
EC/KBC V 1.02.11 & BIOS V 1.02.14	November 2012	Link for EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link for BIOS(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for P151EM. 1. System BIOS 1.02.14 for P151EM only. 2. Support Windows 7 and Windows 8. 3. Because 1.02.xx version BIOS can't work with 1.00.xx version EC, so it is necessary to make sure the EC firmware of machine is 1.02.xx, if the EC firmware of machine is 1.00.xx then the system will not boot up after update 1.02.xx system BIOS. 4. It is necessary to follow the instruction of readme.txt to update system BIOS. 1. EC firmware for P151EM only. 2. Support Windows 7 and Windows 8. 3. It is necessary to follow the instruction of readme.txt to update firmware.
EC/KBC V 1.00.07 & BIOS see below	September 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO EC for P151EM. Changes: Unknown - probably the same as for P150EM
BIOS V 1.00.10	September 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for P150EM. 1.Modify VGA fan control. 2.Update BIOS ROM file. Support GTX680M / 7970M
EC/KBC V 1.00.04 & BIOS V 1.00.04	June 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for P151EM.
EC/KBC V 1.00.03 & BIOS V 1.00.03	June 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for P151EM.

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W110ER (NP6110)
EC/KBC V 1.02.09 & For BIOS see below	April 2013	Link for EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link for BIOS(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	Last CLEVO BIOS and EC for W110ER. 1. EC firmware 1.02.09. 2. Disable AC_IN LED flash function to support w/LED webcam. 3. Please refer to the content of readme_EC.txt to update firmware.
EC/KBC V 1.02.07 & BIOS V 1.02.11	April 2013	Link for EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link for BIOS(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for W110ER. 1. System BIOS 1.02.11. 2. Solve "new version hotkey driver causes nVIDIA control panel disappear symptom" issue. 3. Please enter CMOS to check the EC version, if it is 1.00.xx then please update EC firmware to 1.02.xx first. 4. Please follow the instruction of readme.txt to update firmware. 1. EC firmware 1.02.07. 2. Solve "Without BT device the BT LED will be on all the time in Windows 8" issue. 3. Please follow the instruction of readme_EC.txt to update firmware.
EC/KBC V 1.02.06 & BIOS V 1.02.09	November 2012	Link for EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link for BIOS(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for W110ER. 1. System BIOS 1.02.09 (can't work with all 1.00.xx EC firmware). 2. Support both Windows 7 and Windows 8. 3. It is necessary to update system's EC firmware to 1.02.xx first. 4. It is necessary to refer to the instruction of readme.txt to update firmware. 1. EC firmware 1.02.06. 2. support both Windows 7 and Windows 8. 3. It is necessary to refer to the instruction of readme_EC.txt to update firmware.
EC/KBC V 1.00.03 & BIOS V 1.00.03	June 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for W110ER.

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W150ERQ (NP6165) & W170ER (NP6175)
EC/KBC V 1.02.09 & BIOS V 1.02.17	August 2013	Link for EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link for BIOS(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	Last CLEVO for W150ERQ & W170ER (they use same BIOS) 1. System BIOS 1.02.17 (can't work with all 1.00.xx EC firmware). 2. Update Intel micro code. 3. It is necessary to update system's EC firmware to 1.02.xx first.
EC/KBC V 1.02.09 & BIOS V 1.02.16	April 2013	Link for EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link for BIOS(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO for W150ERQ & W170ER (they use same BIOS) 1. System BIOS 1.02.16 (can't work with all 1.00.xx EC firmware). 2. Update legacy VBIOS to 2143. 3. It is necessary to update system's EC firmware to 1.02.xx first. 4. It is necessary to refer to the instruction of readme.txt to update firmware 1. EC firmware 1.02.09. 2. Add Tj90 CPU fan control. 3. Please refer to the content of readme_EC.txt to update firmware.
EC/KBC V 1.02.08 & BIOS V 1.02.14	November 2012	Link for EC (Hosted at bestmail.ws) Link for BIOS(Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO for W150ERQ & W170ER (they use same BIOS) 1. System BIOS 1.02.14 (can't work with all 1.00.xx EC firmware). 2. Support both Windows 7 and Windows 8. 3. It is necessary to update system's EC firmware to 1.02.xx first. 4. It is necessary to refer to the instruction of readme.txt to update firmware. 1. EC firmware 1.02.08. 2. support both Windows 7 and Windows 8. 3. It is necessary to refer to the instruction of readme_EC.txt to update firmware.
BIOS V 1.00.07 EC V 1.00.04	August 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO for W150ERQ & W170ER (they use same BIOS) 1. System BIOS 1.00.07 and EC firmware 1.00.04. 2. Solve "can't update SLP data" issue. 3. Modify fan table. 4. Run step1.bat in pure DOS environment to update EC firmware, run step2.bat to update system BIOS. If you can't flash the EC using step 2, try this: http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/416916-clevo-bios-thread-254.html#post8762193
BIOS V 1.00.06	June 2012	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO for W150ERQ & W170ER (they use same BIOS)

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Clevo P570WM / P570WM3
Bios Version	Date	Links:	Changes
Only for P570WM EC V 1.03.03 & BIOS V 1.03.06	May 2014	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for this model. Unkown + All other previous fixes. Read the Readme.txt included in the archive.
Only for P570WM EC V 1.03.02 & BIOS V 1.03.03	January 2014	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for this model. Rename CMOS AMD VGA card product name. Solve Fn+Home and Fn+End can't work issue. + All other previous fixes. Read the Readme.txt included in the archive.
Only for P570WM3 (3D) EC V 1.03.02 & BIOS V 1.03.03	January 2014	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for this model. Solve Fn+Home and Fn+End can't work issue.Read the Readme.txt included in the archive.
Only for P570WM3 (3D) EC V 1.03.01 & BIOS V 1.03.03	November 2013	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for this model. Add Windows 8.1 support. + All other previous fixes.Read the Readme.txt included in the archive.
Only for P570WM EC V 1.03.01 & BIOS V 1.03.02	November 2013	Link (Hosted at bestmail.ws)	CLEVO BIOS and EC for this model. Add Windows 8.1 support. + All other previous fixes.Read the Readme.txt included in the archive.
Only for P570WM3 EC V 1.02.05 & BIOS V 1.02.08	September 2013	Links removed for safety reasons.	CLEVO BIOS and EC for this model. 1. EC firmware 1.02.05 for P570WM3. 2. Solve sometimes system enters CMOS setup automatically during Windows restart procedure¡¨ issue. 3. It is necessary to update BIOS to 1.02.08 or later version. 4. Please refer to the content of readme_EC.txt to update firmware. 1. System BIOS 1.02.08 for P570WM3 only. 2. Solve sometimes system enter CMOS setup automatically during Windows restart procedure¡¨ issue. 3. It is necessary to update EC firmware to version 1.02.05 or later. 4. Please refer to the content of readme.txt to update BIOS.

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If there are any inaccuracies in this thread, if any of the links are broken, or if any of the files are mismatched, please let me know immediately.

 

Hey, i've not done a bios update before, i am pretty worried about doing this lol. Basically i bought a laptop from pcspecialist.com, as long as i have had it, it's been getting too hot on a lot of games and it only gets worse. On PCspecialist the laptop was called Vortex III. It isn't on there anymore as it was removed in place of Vortex IV now. I spoke to pcspec through email three times now and every time they just ask the same questions, i explain and say i want a bios update. Then they just stop replying to me and ignore the emails. On DxDiag, my system manufacturer is listed as CLEVO. and my BIOS part says BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/23/12 14:00:30 Ver: 04.06.05, I'm just confused as to what BIOS to download from here, my system model is a P150EM, reading the part about sager and CLEVO being basically the same is what is confusing me and i don't know what BIOS i should be grabbing. My GPU is a Radeon HD 7970M, i want to get the BIOS update to unlock the fan control. Sorry that this message is really long winded, just getting confused as to whether i am getting sager, clevo or whatever. Thanks guys.

 

Use BIOS: http://blacky.bestmail.ws/CLEVO BIOS/P150EM/P150EM_B17.zip
and EC/KBC : http://blacky.bestmail.ws/CLEVO BIOS/P150EM/P150EM_EC11.zip

FLASH EC/KBC FIRST!!!!

Enjoy

 

how i check if i have a sager p170em / p170em??

 

You look on the back of the laptop or you go into BIOS. It writes there somewhere.

 

I own a P170EM running the 1.00.04 BIOS and the 1.00.05 KBC/EC firmware.

It runs absolutely fine, so I'm wondering if upgrading to the newest BIOS will do anything positive for my machine? The posted release notes are close to useless, but the "Modify fan table" entry sounds like it would improve the cooling system.

Is upgrading worth the hassle? Will I be able to go straight to EC/KBC v1.02.12 and BIOS v1.02.17 provided I flash the machine in that order?

 

Do you find the fans annoying? Are they kicking in when they should not?

If you have no issues leave it, maybe you wont like the new fan profile as much.

 

Hi i have a w110er with EC/KBC V 1.02.07 & BIOS V 1.02.11

My question is once i update the ec to V 1.02.09 i don't have to reupdate the bios v1.02.11 ? Since i already have it, right? Thanks for any good replies

 

Yes. That is correct.

 

The fans do make an awful lot of noise compared to every other PC or Mac I've used, but I guess that comes with the territory of owning a powerful laptop like this. I'll leave it alone. Thanks.

 

Thanks, updated just EC and all seems well.

 

Spot on, they are made for performance which needs proper cooling. For quiet or great battery life they're not the way to go but for gaming they're tough to beat.

 

With the right settings they should be fairly reasonable if you are idling mostly.

 

Im trying to update the bios of my p170em, the EC update went fine but when trying to go from .14 to .17 im getting:

PDR Region does not exist
GBE Region does not exist

Error 25: The host does not have the write access to the target flash area..

Any ideas? Cheers

 

I will look into it.

 

thanks mate

 

You used the unlock command which restarts the system before flashing right?

 

Try this and tell me if it works: https://mega.co.nz/#!OMUHGQ4T!J_opxhEBhuj1J-xYvkGQxGqj-10Sij5U_I8XFfZyOos

 

Erm no?... i followed the instructions from OP to the letter, nothing outside of that. Am i missing a trick then?

 

Wants a Password

 

(Password for all files: biosmods.wordpress.com or premamod.com)

 

Worked! Many Thanks Blacky :thumbsup:

 

No Problem.
Now I know I have to update the initial post.

 

Hi Guys
I have the Clevo P170EM and want to update the BIOS and EC/KBC. Which version should i download?
Thanks

 

The ones I linked to in the previous page. They are from Prema's page and his work.

 

EC/KBC V1.02.12

&

BIOS V 1.02.17

These two?

Thanks

 

Yes 10 char

 

Thanks. I will update and let you know if successful.

 

Hey guys.

I'm also getting the PDR GBE region and error 25 message. You said that the password was required, but where do I input this password? Once this error comes up, I get the command prompt for the bios directory only, and there is nowhere to input the password.

I've updated EC to 2.12, and now trying to update the bios to 2.17. I have tried to update the bios to 2.14 instead, but get the same error message.

I've also tried the link you posted above for mega.co.nz, but either the link is broken and doesn't exist, or I'm unable to access the web page.

Any help would be appreciated so I can update my bios to 2.14 or preferably 2.17.

Thanks.

 

You can try the initial post.

 

I've read every single word of the initial post more than once, and again after reading your reply, to make sure there wasn't something I've missed. There is no mention in the instructions, how to flash using USB stick or ISO, any of the warnings etc, or anywhere else in the initial post.

I'm worried again you'll send another reply saying 'check the initial post'. Hopefully you can understand my frustration in both reading that, and not being able to find the information you're referring to.

 

Same story: http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/416916-clevo-bios-thread-368.html#post9542503

You wouldn't have that problem at all with the files that Blacky linked here:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/sag...dels-released-after-2012-a-2.html#post9525434

 

Thanks Prema... Much appreciated

I didn't realise Blacky was referring to the Clevo Bios thread for the new models. Also, I didn't worry about the meset step since the bootme files were originally for the me system, which was displayed when the USB stick loaded under dos.

My fault, and I apologise for it. Thanks again for your help.

 

I Need EC/KBC 1.02.11SA to NP9150/P150EM
be someone can help me I thank you very much

 

The link is on the first post...

 

Just want to verify that http://blacky.bestmail.ws/CLEVO BIOS/P170EM/P170EM_EC12S.7z is the correct link to "Sager EC/KBC V 1.02.12 Last SAGER EC and BIOS for NP9170"

I flashed them and am still seeing 1.00.11SA as my EC even though my BIOS is now being listed as 1.02.17LS1

Can I use the Clevo EC with the Sager BIOS?

 

I flashed Prema's latest mod and now I am showing 1.02.17PM v2 and 1.00.11PM

Pretty weird that I can't get my EC to post as 1.02.12 is this something that all NP9170's do?

 

No, that's not normal.

 

Do you have a recommendation for me? I am not sure what else to do at this point.

 

So... nothing newer than 2.17 for P150EM?

 

Nope, anything in particular you are after?

 

780m support

 

Only modded BIOS from Prema. But he is not around anymore.

 

He's posting on these very forums lol, but he is involved in a lot of stuff.

 

He is still posting. But it's far less frequent now.

 

for the Sager NP9150, I see the last BIOS is version 17, but which EC should I be using with that?

 

The one it lists in the bios thread should be fine.

As for prema, if you really need something doing you could email him about hiring him for dedicated time to a project.

 

So I just got a new Sager NP9150 (Clevo P150EM) in the mail. I'm going to swap out a few components from my old one and sell it.

This new one has BIOS v14 and EC v11. Is there any need to actually upgrade to BIOS v17? Also, what about the PREMA BIOS? Is that highly recommend instead?

 

If you are happy with your laptop as it is, you can leave it as it is. If you want to go crazy with it and push it to the limits, you will need Prema's mod.