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    P870xM => P870TM upgrade chart parts list

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by bennyg, Jan 26, 2018.

  1. sicily428

    sicily428 Donuts!! :)

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    so i7-8700K and Gtx1080 for that P870DM? :eek:
    that's really impressive :D
     
    sicily428, Mar 6, 2018
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    @Mr. Fox
    Maybe you could start a donation fund. I'd happily chip in to fund for an 8700k if it'll help research on viability of z170 chipset motherboard in p870dm/p870dm3.
     
    MrClippy, Mar 6, 2018
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  3. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Indeed. I definitely agree with that.

    Great idea. I might do that. I am going to start a new thread soon to capture and share all of the mods. Maybe next week.

    @Prema has Legacy BIOS working again now, so things are moving in the right direction and I am dual-booting again. :vbbiggrin:

    Machete_W7_Legacy_MBR.JPG Boot_OS_Select.jpg CSM_Legacy_UEFI.jpg
     
    Mr. Fox, Mar 6, 2018
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  4. bennyg

    bennyg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Absolutely, I'd contribute out of pure unadulterated self interest ;)
     
    bennyg, Mar 6, 2018
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    When I went to purchase mine they told me no. Yet i guess at that time werent trying to offer that. How much without the gpus??
     
    JCordero31, Mar 8, 2018
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    rockman1216 Notebook Geek

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    rockman1216, Mar 8, 2018
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  7. ole!!!

    ole!!! Notebook Prophet

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    they offer barebone without GPU? well see if clevo keep the same chassis for 8 core cpu.
     
    ole!!!, Mar 18, 2018
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    52571abc Notebook Consultant

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    it is on the way now
     
    52571abc, Mar 29, 2018
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    From what I am gathering the 8700k upgrade isn't supported by the normal prema bios I get from HID. You guys had to do further mods to the bios to achieve this? I'm just curious if it is actually possible to get a 8086k running in my dm-3. I'm pretty competent performing hardware mods but I stuck at coding. I know this is a the original DM you were working on, but I would assume the dm3 being z170 would make it compatible as well. Would it just make more sense to use a tm motherboard in it instead? I think I read it would fit with a bit of moding to the chassis.
     
    KrackDaddyKane, Aug 12, 2018
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  10. bennyg

    bennyg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes standard premabios specific to DM3 (which I have) is not enough.

    Premamod with 8700K/8086K ucode works in DM, DM3, and KM. But.... not available to anyone outside of his testers (damn you "legal reasons")

    Other modded BIOS is available see here
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...skylake-kabylake-clevo-lga1151-laptops.821694

    As to whether TM mobo fits and works - this thread and my research was done before the idea of the bios mod for coffee lake on z170/270 was a thing which I think killed the mobo swap idea
     
    bennyg, Aug 12, 2018
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  11. rockman1216

    rockman1216 Notebook Geek

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    Just look for dsanke he should be here his bios is working perfect now he fixed the sound and hyperthreading issues
    He'll give it you
    In fact @dsanke Hey man I brother needs ya help
     
    rockman1216, Aug 12, 2018
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  12. KrackDaddyKane

    KrackDaddyKane Notebook Enthusiast

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    I see. How does this bios stack up against prema bios? Would dumping my prema bios and patching it with the ucode from this bios unlock the socket? Is my gut fealing that it's a bad idea correct (I assume I would find reference to some one having already done it if it was a good idea. Too obvious).
     
    KrackDaddyKane, Aug 12, 2018
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    KrackDaddyKane Notebook Enthusiast

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    It appears the link from bennyg is concerning dsanke's bios so that should be sufficient to obtain them. I appreciate the help though.
     
    KrackDaddyKane, Aug 12, 2018
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  14. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    It's more of a standard BIOS that also accepts the newer CPUs AFAIK.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 13, 2018
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    tanzmeister Notebook Evangelist

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    update on the KM to TM upgrade: touchpad will not work, laptop will not boot with click board from KM or DM2/3, need new one:

    so actual list is:


    1. motherboard
    2. power LED board
    3. TP Click board
    4. CPU heatsink, older heatsink will not fit without bracket swap on the Mobo
    5. LCD version compatible with TM gsync list for gsync, for 75hz LG it is revision F5
     
    tanzmeister, Sep 15, 2018
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  16. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    That's a fairly hefty list.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 16, 2018
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  17. tanzmeister

    tanzmeister Notebook Evangelist

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    its really cheap, except the motherboard and heatsink part. also most KM models were supplied with F5 LCD revision
     
    tanzmeister, Sep 17, 2018
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  18. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Well good luck to those who decide to go ahead.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 17, 2018
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  19. Nmanfred

    Nmanfred Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I am piecing together the parts for a DM to TM/1 Upgrade, I have pretty much everything I need. Is the audio board from a DM compatible with the TM motherboard? If not, that is the last part I need for the upgrade.
     
    Nmanfred, Jan 7, 2019
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  20. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I did not think that changed.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 7, 2019
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  21. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Wasn't the P870 audio board only different going from the first generation (DM-G) to second generation (DM-3)?
     
    Mr. Fox, Jan 7, 2019
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  22. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Sorry I thought he meant DM3, yes you are right.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 7, 2019
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    Nmanfred Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you guys for the help! Just want to make sure I have everything I need before I assemble it all. Thanks again!
     
    Nmanfred, Jan 7, 2019
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    There were guides for earlier steps like dm -> dm3 or KM so worth searching out and cross referencing.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 8, 2019
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  25. Nmanfred

    Nmanfred Notebook Consultant

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    Alright, I have all of the components together minus a GPU, which I am about to purchase. I just have a quick question before I purchase one. Will a GPU (1070 or 1080) out of a P870DM2/3 or a P870KM boot in a P870TM? I know the cards are physically the same, but from what I have read, it seems the vBios may be different? I just want to make sure the card I purchase will boot, as I do not have a spare machine to flash vBios or an external flasher.

    As always, thanks for the help guys!
     
    Nmanfred, Jan 15, 2019
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  26. liosafe

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    Yes It will work without any problem I have 1080 with G-sync and it work
     
    liosafe, Jan 15, 2019
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  27. Meaker@Sager

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    Mine needed a Vbios update.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 15, 2019
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  28. Nmanfred

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    Dang, that’s what I’m afraid of. I found a good deal on a used 1070, so I may just have to buy an external flasher and soic clip to flash it.
     
    Nmanfred, Jan 15, 2019
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    OP updated with general information and links to the workarounds that IMO render the upgrade to a TM motherboard unnecessary :)
     
    bennyg, Jun 26, 2019
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    Nice added info :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 27, 2019
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  31. Rahego

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    I thinking about this upgrade. Last issue is TP click board +power led board. Are you sure that these from KM would not work?
     
    Rahego, Jan 30, 2020
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  32. Meaker@Sager

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    I believe there was a difference, that's why it is on the list.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 30, 2020
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  33. Rahego

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    IC. Than final parts list is :
    Top cover (which should include TP click board +power led board)
    CPU heatsync
    TMs motherboard
     
    Rahego, Jan 30, 2020
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