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    New firmware for S5XP (R010_3_V0)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by forb1d, Nov 15, 2005.

  1. forb1d

    forb1d Newbie

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    It's a new firmware from 11th of November.
    Has anybody tried it yet? Any differences from R0102v0? Does it also works on S4 series?

    As I'm a complete noob :) in all this things I'm afraid to try it by myself :)
     
    forb1d, Nov 15, 2005
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  2. Bomfunk

    Bomfunk Notebook Consultant

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    I've installed the new bios but so far I can't tell much of a difference. Temperatures in low CPU Load area are 46-47 and with NHC undervolting 46. Not really much of a difference. Fan continues to start at around 47° (very soft) to cool the CPU. The release notes say:

    This BIOS Update fixes following issue :

    - CPU cooling has been improved.

    - Video noise when using the "Ultimate Battery" mode in Power Management.


    I don't know if anyone ever experienced the last problem, I haven't.. One last thing for all people installing the upgrade: it'll take some time to finish so be patient ;)
     
    Bomfunk, Nov 16, 2005
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