Clevo M980NU aka Sager NP 9850 aka AWESOMENESS!!!

I'll defer to those who know on the forum about the specifics of actually using the update, such as Theriko, who definitely knows his way around the guts of most Clevos (and other systems, too, I'm sure) - he describes how to use these files to update the keyboard firmware first, and then the BIOS, here, in his first post in the thread New BIOSes out for D900F and M980NU (NP9280/NP9850).

Follow Theriko's directions, and if you have any questions, or are unsure about anything, post a question in that other thread for Theriko (or anyone else who's sufficiently knowledgeable) to answer.

Just FYI, when I poked around inside the .zip file, I found the following files:
98NU_103.WPH
ECM980NU.03
PHLASH16.EXE
step1.bat
step2.bat

 

Funny, I found those threads a few minutes ago, but I appreciate the response.

 

Sure thing; just be careful with that there BIOS!

 

alright gotta re-seat gpu ;(
or gpu is broken..

 

we might need a little more expansion on that!

 

I just go my cryo lx! perfect fit for the laptop. just one problem. no power off button. you have to unplug it each time you don't use it. If you turn the laptop off, the fan still turn. is annoying to unplug and plug again. on low, idle mode temp are about 37 degree. I didn't to play a game yet with fan on high

 

have you run any benchmarks yet nexus?

 

only did 3dmark06, got 13000. i try the benchmark for crysis but it say it can't find any island.log file something like that. but i can run crysis warhead at max

 

I have one on the way and will be looking to maximise performance of the machine, have you tried moo's link for overclocking the machine (if you are interested in doing such a thing)

I am very interested in the results you have achieved from it

 

sorry i'm not going to overclock it. I'm happy the way it is

 

Ok fair enough

 

I'm surprised because I get around 12808.

 

I thought about going Eurocom until I saw how damn expensive they were... Xotic PC offers way more in terms of options for a lot cheaper might I add.

 

Eurocom match price

 

The only problem I have with Eurocom is they keep their prices ridiculously high and re-actively lower them to price match versus proactively being competitive while picking off the grossly uninformed. At least try to stay somewhat competitive versus preying on the glamoured and enraptured.

 

They actually price match xoticpc and gave me better system for what I originally wanted. If you think of buying, send them a email with what you want and what the othera are offering.

 

Have to agree, tell them you were recommended by Darryl in Canada.

 

Thats because 3dmark06 is very cpu dependant and he hasnt put any clocks on his machine, with my M17 with 2x 3870's I get break 16500 as I can run my Qx9300 at 3.2 ghz all day. As we have a custom bios to unlock Multipliers

One of the things i want to overcome is finding a relieable way of increasing the fsb for benching etc

Seems that the few people that have these are not too worried about pushing thier systems, which is a shame to be honest

 

Im sure in time Pmanuk there will be people who wont take no for an answer and find an alternative to overclocking. Would be a real shame to see such a nice system never have that potential.

 

idd i agree, i assume there is no problem with the gpu clocking just cpu

 

Can't you OC the CPU in NST just like the M17x?

 

well at the moment, no one has had the nerve to try is the short answer

it needs to get into enthusiast hands

aka the clevo version of you mandrake lol

 

when are you getting it?

 

I thought the main crowd for these types of systems were enthusiast. Didn't think the average home buyer were touching these. Guess we'll have to wait for you to get it to see what it can do.

 

Depending in which divisor M980NU use you maybe can't overclock it at all...

If the M980NU use the ram at 1333mhz at stock it gonna be an epic fail lol

 

New KBC/EC guys:

1. EC firmware 1.00.05.
2. Solve "sometimes touchpad can't work after system resumes from standby mode" issue.

get your fix here

As usual, extract onto a botable usb stick, boot into dos and type "update" (without quotes)

 

i should have mine this time next week

 

as far as we know you can over clock with fsb but not with multi

 

He's talking about changing memory speed. If the divisors are bad it doesn't matter what you can do with the fsb you won't have a stable system.

 

true, but only one way to find out

 

I am an enthusiast and an average user, also.
Basically, I don't buy laptops to overclock because something that costs me 2.5 - 3.2k is a good amount of money in my world.
It's a personal choice that I don't want to reduce the lifespan of components just for the sake of the benchmark.

I'm very much looking forward to hearing about the stability and stock performance of the 9850 more than anything else.

 

I was wondering, is that normal? I got a quad core extreme but it show Q9300 and not QX9300 ?
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/4459/97236591.jpg

 

Yes, thats normal.

 

can you please explain?

edit : never mind I found out why

 

The X in QX9300 is just a label given by Intel to denote that the CPU's multipliers are unlocked. But technically, the manufacturing specification of the CPU is indeed Q9300.

I can sense that you are asking this because the CPU doesn't "sound" as cool without the X.

 

That's a desktop Q9300.

 

i notice lol
that why i remove it

 

ah now you see for me, i wanna clock and bench

only reason I buy a high end machine, the games i play arent really that high end required.

Red Alert 3
COD4/5
Far Cry2
Wow

I wanna bench

 

The difference is we expect stability at stock. Anything less we RMA it. Also making sure you get a good warranty will give you the same life span regardless how much extra heat you introduce to the system.

 

Yes, I agree. I demand stability at stock! And true to make sure your warranty is a very good one if you are going to OC for fun! lol..
Don't get me wrong,, I mean , I use to do the same thing you guys do, but on desktop hardware... That was back in the day before my kids grew up and started costing me so much money.
I never imagined messing with a laptop where heat is an issue from the very start. So enjoy and may your 'money tree' always be in bloom!

 

heat isn't a issue in our

 

lol. I have 3 kids all 2 and under. Hopefully I won't have to change my lifestye too much when they start school.

 

We were just talking about the additional heat when OC'ing. Not that heat is an issue with either system.

 

2.5 * 12 = 30

30 - 18 = 12

12 - 4 = 8

8 / 2 = 4

Every 4 months

 

This went over my head. What's every 4 months? What are you calculating?

 

yeah i didn't get that either

 

Don't mind him. He's just practicing his fifth grade math skills so he can win on Foxworthy's show.

 

Never mind, too much trouble to explain . It's just some crazyness from my random mind.

Nah i don't need to practice, i already won 2 math tournaments .

BTW it was just basic operations so...

Fifth grade (called Grade 5 in some regions) is a year of education in the United States and many other nations. The fifth grade is the fifth school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 10 - 11 years old. Depending on the school district, in certain parts of the United States, it is the first year of junior high school.

10 years?, here we learn the basic operations with 5 years lol

My friend (american which lives here) already said that math lessons in USA colleges is far weaker compared to ours but i was not imagining that much weak lol.

 

HUH??????? What's that all about?

 

lol... Mandrake,, under 10 years old is a breeze!!! After that it's "skater" store clothes, where hoodies alone cost $50+ , and no more Elmo and Barbie toys -- it's Ipods, cellphones, Laptops, Consoles, GAMES at $40-60 a pop, Then ,, there are cars to buy and more insurance ,,, omg it goes on and on..

You thought diapers were expensive? "wink" LOLOLOL

ok, back on topic now :-D