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    Need bios for Clevo 901C (Sager 9262, PCM Blackhawk XM5, et.al.)

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Travesty, May 6, 2009.

  1. Travesty

    Travesty Notebook Guru

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    Where can download the latest bios for the Clevo D901C?

    I checked both Clevo and Sager's websites and couldn't find a link for downloading bios's. My motherboard has a sticker that says Jan 08 if that helps and it was originally fitted with a Core 2 Quad Q6700. Thanks in advance.
     
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    Thanks. I download the latest version 1.00.22 but when I run it I get the following error message:

    "The program or feature \*\*\ph1652.exe cannot start or run due to incompatibility with 64-bit versions of Windows. Please contact the software vendor to ask if a 64-bit Windows compatible version is available."
     
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  5. Travesty

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    Yep, read that. Last entry, in fact says,
    So if I read that correctly I don't need the usb stick method, I just download the files and run the update.bat file. But when doing so I get the error I mentioned above.
     
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    thats if the OS is compatible... and apparently 64-bit OS is not.

    so you will have to use a method to get into DOS.... like the USB drive method
     
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  7. Travesty

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    Thanks Gophn. I used the a USB stick and was able to update to the latest Bios.
     
    Travesty, May 6, 2009
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  8. dazzyd

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    Hi travesty, yes i have the 64 bit vista OS, but i had to do that update.bat in dos.
     
    dazzyd, May 7, 2009
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  9. zfactor

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    you should imo NEVER flash a bios in windows unless you HAVE TO.. i personally have never had it fail but others have and it can brick your notebook. i do not do it just because i will not take that chance, i used to a long time ago and as i said didnt have a issue... but better safe than sorry
     
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    What does the new bios update bring?

    If my 9262 64 bit is working fine, should I update, just because?!
     
    abstravel, May 7, 2009
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    No need to fix if it is not broken.
     
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  12. zfactor

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    imo i ALWAYS keep up on bios updates they are done for a reason. but some people dont feel that way
     
    zfactor, May 8, 2009
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    Provided that you in fact know that nothing is broken, and what the BIOS update thinks it's trying to "fix" - that's a pretty tall order for almost anyone other than the actual design team. I'd go with zfactor on this one.

     
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    You are right. You can never know when the bugs kick in or what are the long term effect if you do not update.

    Pl
     
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    I want to put a q9550s in my 9262 that came with a q6600 to improve performance and lower the heat generated. Will I need to update the bios and if so can someone post a link to the newest bios that doesn't require a password?

    Thanks in advance,
    George
     
    sfhand, Nov 27, 2009
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  16. Anthuzad

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    do not update unless you have to. you risk breaking your notebook for mostly no gains. most bios updates fix very specific problems. if the update will bring a 30% performance boost across the board or something similar youre good to go. but if it fixes a usb issue with peripheral x under y circumstances, better to leave it ;)
     
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    Wow, talk about thread from the dead. Your D901C does not need a BIOS update to accept the Q9550S.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Nov 27, 2009
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  18. Gophn

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    Like said if it is a 9262 (meaning is the latest revision of the D901C)... then you can upgrade up to Q9650.

    Please do not necropost (read the forum rules).
     
    Gophn, Nov 27, 2009
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