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5680 BIOS update 9-18-03

post #1 of 77
Thread Starter 
The 5680 system has a new bios you may choose to flash your system with.

Fixed:
-Screen shaking on the right in non 1600x1200 resolutions
-Adjust ATi Core clock to 350, Memory to 250
-User Password not working.

Added:
-Enable / Disable Power on BEEP option in bios
-Power on Password Enable / Disable option in bios

Warning
Only attempt to flash the 5680 system with this file and follow the procedure listed below. If they are not followed, you increase your risk of having to reinstall your OS or even system failure. You always have a risk with problems when flashing the bios, so it would be good to back up anything important. The chances are small of any problems, but they can happen so you're aware of that.

First you need to download the file titled "pctbios" to your desktop

Click to download

Make sure your AC power is plugged in!
Then put in a blank floppy into your floppy drive (make sure it's not write protected). Double click the file


Click "Create"


Click "YES" and it will format and write everything you need to your floppy disk.

When it's done reboot your 5680 with the floppy disk still in. If you have changed your boot sequence from the factory default, go into your bios (F2) and set it back to boot from the floppy.



Once it's done flashing the firmware, you will need to remove the floppy disk and press any key to reboot:



If it fails to boot, manually boot it by holding down the power button.

During the first part of boot up, press F2 to enter the bios. Once in the bios, push F9 to reset default settings, then go to the Advanced tab and make sure Hyperthreading is set to "Enabled" and you will notice you can also turn off your beep during bootup there.



Once you set those, arrow over to the "Exit" tab and save and exit.

If during boot up you notice the RAM test/count seems to be really slow, just get into Windows and reboot and it'll run normal after the first boot.
post #2 of 77
Wow!!! u Guys are AWSOME! Thx for the great support! Its nice to not have to use PS to OC my card anymore.
post #3 of 77
Way to go PC torque Thankx for the info
post #4 of 77
what was the core and memory set at before??
post #5 of 77
Any chance we'll see a BIOS update for the 8890?
post #6 of 77
Quote:
Originally posted by joflo72
what was the core and memory set at before??
344/234 for me..
post #7 of 77
Are the new 5680's shipping with this BIOS??
post #8 of 77
proably not since it just came out
post #9 of 77
Just for future refrence is there any danger in applying the keyboard fix (Fn Ctrl swap) with this new bios. I mean is there any danger of the two being incompatible?
post #10 of 77
Quote:
Originally posted by karatekid3d
Just for future refrence is there any danger in applying the keyboard fix (Fn Ctrl swap) with this new bios. I mean is there any danger of the two being incompatible?
Well, i just flashed my 5680 with the new bios, and no problems with the switched FN keys....
post #11 of 77
Oh my god you're like experimenting with dangerous stuff here...we're all waiting for your experiment results so keep em coming!!

Good job madcat!!
post #12 of 77
So then i guess applying it afterwards wouldn't hurt anything, right. I just flashed it too, shaking's gone
post #13 of 77
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally posted by karatekid3d
Just for future refrence is there any danger in applying the keyboard fix (Fn Ctrl swap) with this new bios. I mean is there any danger of the two being incompatible?
I didn't see any problems with our demo/test systems.

Also, I think Sager will begin putting the new bios in tomorrow.
post #14 of 77
Kewl then my lappy should have it when it comes
post #15 of 77
Quote:
Originally posted by Divine_Madcat
344/234 for me..
how do you check? Somewhere in bios?
post #16 of 77
Quote:
Originally posted by joflo72
how do you check? Somewhere in bios?
I just used 3DMark03... it detects clock speeds for ya..

Anyway, i love experimenting, so, this was fun for me!
post #17 of 77
thanks I was running 347/229

hopefully after the update I will be able to get a better 3dmark score
post #18 of 77
joflo72 i love your singature
post #19 of 77
Quote:
Originally posted by Spaxspore
joflo72 i love your singature
thx!

w00t after I updated my bios and changed to the 7.93 drivers my 3dmark score when from ~2820 to ~2980

post #20 of 77
Nice Enjoy
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