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post #21 of 68
10/3/04 at 4:33pm
any kind soul who could send me the bios update at psicho.dm@ngi.it ?

thx!
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post #22 of 68
10/3/04 at 4:36pm
Can anybody help me with a step-by-step of how to install the bios update?? I have the 8790 Bios v. 1.00.10 file if you can help me.
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post #23 of 68
10/3/04 at 6:14pm
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Originally Posted by Godbomber
As promised...sorry for the delay.

BIOS .10
FYI

A sent a copy to everyone that previously requested - except for j4ever as he has a 4750 type of machine.
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post #24 of 68
10/3/04 at 6:15pm
Update: Although the streaming video problem was fixed, I tried opening up Rome: Total War after installing it today and going to the battlefield mode caused enourmous artifacts. Tested it using almost every different setting, turned off OC, etc. Couldn't get it to go away. Switched to the newest Omega Drivers (2.5.90) and everything is working perfectly now.

Morale of the story? Don't change drivers unless you've got a damn good reason to.
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post #25 of 68
10/3/04 at 6:25pm
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Originally Posted by daverules69
Can anybody help me with a step-by-step of how to install the bios update?? I have the 8790 Bios v. 1.00.10 file if you can help me.
Here is what sager sent me:
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Originally Posted by Sager-email
Please download the attached file 879bv10.zip.
Unzip the file to your hard drive.

The file 879bv10.iso is the image of a bootable disk with all the files for updating the system BIOS.

Burn the 879bv10.iso to a CDR or CDRW disc.

Use the disc to boot the computer to flash the system BIOS.

After the system bios flashed, please load the default settings in the CMOS setup.
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post #26 of 68
10/3/04 at 8:19pm
FYI: I received a bios update for my 5680 from Sager Tech Support (thanks, Ted). He gave me bios rev 1.00.09t4 and two keyboard bios revs to choose from (I used 1.00.05). I put them both in then installed the latest Radeon Omega Drivers (2.5.90). So far, the video playback issue is gone and everything is running saweet. Finally!
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post #27 of 68
10/4/04 at 12:23am
Ok, so now quite a few people have gotten the new bios. Where are the reviews for it? Currently my machine is in for repairs right now, but I'd like an idea of what driver combos people are using, settings, oc tools (radlinker or powerstrip) used successfully.

So far we have one claim of reversed/negative colors, another claim that Rome Total War doesn't work with the 8.04 drivers, and another that the latest Omega drivers work just fine.

Further info is requested.
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post #28 of 68
10/4/04 at 7:41am

Sager 8790 = Clevo D870P?

Is the Sager 8790 the same unit as the Clevo D870P? Physically
they look the same I just want to verify this before trying
a bios update. Thank you.
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post #29 of 68
10/4/04 at 10:13am
G-Omaha, since you seem to be Mr Popular.

Would you mind sending me the BIOS update aswell?
Please send it to kevinm@migonline.com

Thanks!


8790
17" WSXGA+, Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz 800 FSB, 1024MB 400DDR RAM, 60.0 GB 7200 rpm HD, DVD burner, XP Pro SP2
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post #30 of 68
10/4/04 at 11:28am

My review of the latest drivers and bios update

Well I did it I got the bios update and the latest drivers from Omega and installed them yesterday.
I had 1 issue with the smartgaurd being set wrong but found it in the programs area of my computer after I installed the drivers.
I just clicked the test button for each feature in the smartgaurd list and then did a restart and everything worked GREAT
I have not had any issues after that and have noticed one major thing, the left side of my computer does not feel like it is a 100 degrees anymore woot.
I would highly recomend that you update as it has more pros than cons from what I have seen so far and in the end the lowered heat is an extreme bonus to me for the NP8790 model as this was one of my only gripes about it.
I hope this helps.

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post #31 of 68
10/4/04 at 12:04pm
Yeah I've gotta agree, the left side of the palmrest is feeling much cooler since I've installed the new bios update. I'm still having some trouble with the drivers and the inverted WMV color (If you want to test this out, try to view the XPrize flight of 29 Sept), but the cooler palm rest is so much nicer.
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post #32 of 68
10/4/04 at 12:14pm
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Originally Posted by Snackalot
G-Omaha, since you seem to be Mr Popular.

Would you mind sending me the BIOS update aswell?
Please send it to kevinm@migonline.com

Thanks!


8790
17" WSXGA+, Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz 800 FSB, 1024MB 400DDR RAM, 60.0 GB 7200 rpm HD, DVD burner, XP Pro SP2

I sent it.

For all others - refer to the link in post #23. You can download it from there yourself - courtesty of Goodbomber.
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post #33 of 68
10/4/04 at 2:18pm
Well, to continue my ongoing struggle with the new bios/drivers, I finally nailed down the wmv problem. Whatever it was, I downloaded WMP10 and all problems immediately went away. However, while the new bios decreases the heat on the palmrest, it also decreases the OCing ability of the 9700, apparently. I've had mine clocked at 500/300 for almost 2 months now and after the new bios was installed it began causing major problems. Games would completely artifact up, and it would carry over onto my desktop also. I'm still testing this to see what's causing the problems with OC, but I can only run safely at stock settings right now
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post #34 of 68
10/4/04 at 2:53pm
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Originally Posted by aegdaien
Well, to continue my ongoing struggle with the new bios/drivers, I finally nailed down the wmv problem. Whatever it was, I downloaded WMP10 and all problems immediately went away. However, while the new bios decreases the heat on the palmrest, it also decreases the OCing ability of the 9700, apparently. I've had mine clocked at 500/300 for almost 2 months now and after the new bios was installed it began causing major problems. Games would completely artifact up, and it would carry over onto my desktop also. I'm still testing this to see what's causing the problems with OC, but I can only run safely at stock settings right now
aegdaien- what file is WMP10?
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post #35 of 68
10/4/04 at 3:32pm
WMP10 = Windows Media Player 10
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post #36 of 68
10/4/04 at 8:06pm
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Originally Posted by Snackalot
G-Omaha, since you seem to be Mr Popular.

Would you mind sending me the BIOS update aswell?
Please send it to kevinm@migonline.com

Thanks!


8790
17" WSXGA+, Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz 800 FSB, 1024MB 400DDR RAM, 60.0 GB 7200 rpm HD, DVD burner, XP Pro SP2
Kevin,

You ISP rejected the ZIP file. Seems that won't let you receive one.
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post #37 of 68
10/4/04 at 11:42pm
I'm sorry for being so far behind on this. But is it possible for someone to send me the latest bios update for my 5680? I still have the original that came with it. And as of right now, I can't watch any movies. Please Help!!
mgpax@comcast.net
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post #38 of 68
10/5/04 at 1:41am
Thanks Bro'
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post #39 of 68
10/5/04 at 9:44pm
Thanks also G-OMAHA, but be careful dude, you sent me a bios for a 8790, not a 5680.
I've messed my computer up pretty bad before installing the wrong bios.
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post #40 of 68
10/5/04 at 10:10pm
Paxman - why are you requesting a 5680 BIOS in a 8790 thread? G-Omaha has likely mailed this to tens of people and thought you were yet another one asking for it; hard to fault him......
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