New Bios for the NP9170?

So, like the title sais, does anyone have any updated bios for the sager np9170? i cant find them anywere to save my life, you would think they would release an update for the windows 8 release. Thanks.

ps. all the east coasters... stay safe my friends.

 

The most recent ones can be found on the sticky on the main Sager page http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/416916-clevo-bios-thread.html

 

Is it safe to upgrade to a BIOS not posted on the official Sager support site? And why doesn't Sager post these BIOS files in the support section?

 

They dont make them available to download for everyone as alot on damage can be done if not done properly.

 

the lastest bios and ec are both 1.00.10. you can check mysn or download here:
https://www.mysn.de/secure/userarea...502_und_P702QQBIOSQQXMG_P702QQP170EM_EC10.zip
https://www.mysn.de/secure/userarea...P502_und_P702QQBIOSQQXMG_P702QQP170EM_B10.zip

 

But if they aren't posted on the support section, what is the point of making them? Are they as safe and supported as BIOS updates from other companies? It just seems like some guy in a basement is modding some BIOS files, adding "updates" and making them appear like official BIOS files. If they are not being shared officially then the files should not be official, unless you can give me a statement directly from Clevo/Sager stating that these BIOS files are official and safe.

Also, is there any point in updating? Are there real advantages in the newer updates?

 

Limited fan control(FN+1) and better battery life( AnandTech - AVADirect Clevo P170EM Part 2: GTX 680M Grudge Match).

 

But Hutsady, for the 9170s, these are Clevo BIOSes. What about the Sager (I know they are the same, but that thread to which you link explicitly warns against Sager laptops installing Clevo bioses)? Do you feel the same way? Or is there a place to get the Sager version of the .10s?

 

Thanks for the replies. I emailed sager directly and they said I have the newest bios which came with my laptop....:/

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THEY ARE LYING!!!!! I just want my UEFI

 

Hi, I just sent an email to xoticpc yesterday for requesting Bios and EC update, they send me back the latest one for Sager NP9170 today.
I take a look into the files, it seems the Bios version is 1.02.14, and the EC version is 1.02.11.
I'll upload them to my Skydrive, if you like to use them to update your laptop, just download them.
Bios
https://gdgnua.dm1.livefilestore.co...SYp_ARzwO6Q/9170bv14ls1.7z.7z?download&psid=1
EC
https://gdgnua.dm1.livefilestore.co...98oSP9vHxd5910A/917ec11.7z.7z?download&psid=1

 

sorry but there is nothing to download ...

 

Sorry, I don't know why Skydrive block you from external access, I just reupload these files to other file hosting.
Bios
http://www.sendspace.com/file/0oq6rt
EC
http://www.sendspace.com/file/yvs007

 

Thanks a lot!
BTW I'm on bios 1.00.07LS2 Ec 1.00.08SA can I just flash the newest one posted above? Don't want to brick my 2.5k dollar lappy :/ thanks

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Of coz you can, but do remember flash EC first then Bios, otherwise u probably will brick your machine, because 1.02.xx bios won't work with 1.00.xx EC.
Just download and follow the instructions, nice and easy.

 

Thanks a ton for uploading those. I wanted to update the bios on mine without having to use the Clevo one. Fan noise is much better now, and I haven't encountered any problems.

 

Can I get a CONFIRM that after installing these files, one should get:
KBC/EC firmware 1.00.11SA
BIOS revision 1.02.14.LS1
(for MEFW Version 8.1.0.1248)

I know that BIOS 1.02.xx is not supposed to work with EC 1.00.xx...
... but that's what I got (applying the EC file first, naturally).

And it's running fine. ?!?!

Thanks!


Edit: I'm confirming that AFUDOS.exe SEEMS to be running okay, flashing and rewriting my EC. But quick question: the flashec.bat file that comes with these downloads have the command line "AFUDOS ECP170EM.SA /e /x". Shouldn't the "/e" switch be a "/em" switch for flash?

 

Nope /e flashes the ec
/me may fubar your ME firmware

 

I used to be doubt that after I flashed the ec file and boot into BIOS menu, it shows the ec version is 1.00.11, but I just keep continue flashing the bios files and unplug my AC power connector.
When I pressed the power button, it shows a black screen and auto shut down, I was fxxxing scared by that. 5 secs later, my laptop auto power on and everything runs fine.
Now my fan is running so quietly when the machine is not in full load. Also the WinKey and Fn Key are swapped around, I can't tell why Sager remapped these keys but now it looks better for me. (Becoz I took the caps off and swapped them)

 

So, MacFans, are you saying that even after completed the EC and BIOS installs, you had 1.00.11SA for EC? Good. Makes me feel better.

I could be wrong, but I THINK it was only after the EC update that the setup screen that you photographed in your thread even displayed the "HEFw Version 8.1.0.1248" at all. I mean, not just the version, but the very existence of a "HEFw."

But I could be wrong.

 

guys im really bad with this stuff i have a clevo p170em and my bios is american megatrends 4.6.5 if someone can direct me as to what i have to download and in what order that would be awesome. thanks.

 

when you turn on your laptop.... press f2 and your bios version will pop up with some other stuff... as to the download, download the files from a couple posts back and follow instructions.

on another note the stock keyboard on this laptop sucks butttt