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    What to install for a 7970m for a P150HM

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Kevinmcg, Dec 11, 2012.

  1. Kevinmcg

    Kevinmcg Notebook Deity

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    Hello,
    I just bought a 7970m for my P150HM and i'm curious what driver i should install, should i expect any issues with performance? I thought it was limited to endure which the P150HM doesn't have. I also noticed people installing some "CAP2" thing with the driver. Will i need that?

    Thanks.
     
    Kevinmcg, Dec 11, 2012
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  2. Support.3@XOTIC PC

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    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Dec 11, 2012
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  3. sangemaru

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    12.11 beta driver and it will rock your world. That's it. Cap2 is Catalyst Application Profiles. I haven't needed them so far. AFAIK they're for crossfire.
     
    sangemaru, Dec 11, 2012
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  4. Kevinmcg

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    So if i dont flash it i'll get no display at all? I wasn't expecting to have to flash a card :/



    EDIT: Conversation with reseller
    " One Smart Nerd: Hi Kevin how can I help you?
    kevin: Hello, are you the only employee there with that alias? 1. I bought a 7970m from you yesterday for my p150hm, will that come with the vbios to work in the p150hm. 2. if not can you do it? 3. when will it ship?
    One Smart Nerd: Yes it will come with the correct video BIOS
    kevin: i read that since i'm putting it in an HM and not an EM that some of the cards need flashed. However i am guessing you know this already
    One Smart Nerd: Yes we've done this before ;)"

    Sorry Hutsady, but i ordered it from mythlogic and this was the response i received. Looked to order them from xoticpc but the livechat wouldn't open at my work.
     
    Kevinmcg, Dec 11, 2012
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  5. jaug1337

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    Ah yes Mythlogic flashes it for you :) but either way it is REALLY easy to flash it yourself, nothing to be afraid of
     
    jaug1337, Dec 11, 2012
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    No problem, jaug1337 is right, i believe Mythlogic does it for you ahead of time, and per that chat it looks like you're good to go.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Dec 11, 2012
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  7. mythlogic

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    Yea we flash them all on the way out :) It should just be plug-n-play
     
    mythlogic, Dec 11, 2012
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  8. Kevinmcg

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    Would be awesome if you made a page where you sell parts. Could save you guys some Customer service time. :)
     
    Kevinmcg, Dec 11, 2012
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  9. mythlogic

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    Soon as we get some spare time from building its on the to-do list.. it honestly is :p
     
    mythlogic, Dec 11, 2012
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  10. Meaker@Sager

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    Yeah, don't expect a lot of peripheral work this time of year from the resellers very, very busy.

    Also don't forget MSI afterburner to make the most of it ;)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 11, 2012
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  11. Kevinmcg

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    Yup busy time of the year for them i hope :) Hate to see these resellers get bought up from a company like dell :( Yeah i understand i need 2.2.1 afterburner for the 7970 right?
     
    Kevinmcg, Dec 11, 2012
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    You need the ATI dll file from that version, I believe if you place it in a later version all is fine.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 11, 2012
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  13. jaybee83

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    juuust in case u need some info on how the vbios flash is done: check my sig :p

    also includes some additional useful info for OCing using the hidden AMD overdrive function (check OP update no. 4)

    concerning msi afterburner: u can use any version u like, just make sure to put these two files here into the afterburner installation directory:

    https://www.box.com/s/87dxghtm2bhfaonabv5c

    https://www.box.com/s/90engxolk8x52p4ka5a2

    cheers!
     
    jaybee83, Dec 12, 2012
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