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    Question about Prema's Custom Bios for Sager P150EM

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by joshwang11, Aug 23, 2013.

  1. joshwang11

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    I use Prema's modded BIOS in my P170EM. GPU temps are down by 10C. On stock BIOS the GPU was reaching 89C before the maximum fan speed was set. With Prema's BIOS the GPU reaches 80C, fan kicks in, and the GPU stays at 80C, even in FurMark. My GPU runs at 940/1400 clocks.
     
    Marecki_clf, Aug 23, 2013
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    How common Clevo releases bios updates?did they put any of the Prema ideas on updates?
     
    Bullit, Aug 23, 2013
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    How much more aggressive are the fans on idle? I like having them kick in sooner when hot, but when I'm just browsing I would like them to be quiet.
     
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    Thanks. Checked doesn't seem to have anything for W370ST and Windows 7
     
    Bullit, Aug 23, 2013
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    Once you get Prema;s BIOS, you wont want to go back. Ever.

    Ive used v1.0 for my model, then jumped to the newest version (with turbo fan option).
    Man, the laptop got its turbo boost unlocked, I got silent operation under normal browsing (fan used to kick in at 40'C) and my system performs 10 times better overall.
    Its magical...
     
    b0b1man, Aug 25, 2013
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    I understand that. However, in the event that I need to RMA my computer or for whatever reason, then is there an issue since I have a Sager BIOS?
     
    joshwang11, Aug 25, 2013
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    Flashing custom firmware does void your warranty, you could always backup your current bios if you want to return it to its original state.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 25, 2013
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    I also have Prema bios on my p150em but fans working the same like stock BIOS... I have newest v2 version....

    Wysane z mojego Nexus 4
     
    sewek1988, Aug 28, 2013
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    Are you sure you updated the EC too?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 28, 2013
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    Yes i am sure. I see in BIOS PM(prema mod) on EC version.

    Wysane z mojego Nexus 4
     
    sewek1988, Aug 28, 2013
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    Maybe P170EM version differs slightly from the P150EM version (i.e. the fan profile in EC is different).

    Only Prema knows it for sure. :)
     
    Marecki_clf, Aug 28, 2013
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