M17xR2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

[kilthro]

Looks like an updated Bios has been posted

Drivers & Downloads

M17xR2 A08 System BIOS
BIOS Information:
BIOS Revision: A08
EC Revision: 15.31

Instructions and comments:
1. To install the BIOS, download the executable and run it in Windows and click
on the Flash BIOS button in the WinPhlash utility.

A08 System BIOS Release Notes:
1. Implemented Turbo Ratio limits to default values.
2. Improved touchpad polling rates.

BIOS history:
Please see previous BIOS release for their release notes.


I can't wait to test this to see if it totally corrects the polling issues. If so, thanks should go to Brian to getting this resolved!

[Elkay]

Hell yeah! Flashing now, will let you know.

[ACHlLLES]

rep+ Will flash away later.

[DR650SE]

Hmm, still running the A06 and old VBIOS. I need to get with it regarding these updates. Although I never use the touchpad.

[mfractal]

flashiiing

[flynnaz]

I flashed with no issues. I did not have to reset my Raid in Bios this time. What is the Turbo improvement part of it do???

[jubbing]

Yea I'm more importantly concerned about what the Turbo bit does. Let us know once you find out folks.

[kilthro]

Please let me know if the polling issues are resolved. I am at work and cant test it. :-(

[mfractal]

@kilthro - see here http://forum.notebookreview.com/6666292-post658.html

[reborn2003]

Ahuhs I just got back. What is this...... Oh a new BIOS again already. Cool I'll be flashing soon thens.
Hows it so far? Any news to report?

Cheers.

EDIT: Okay I just finished flashing to the new A08 bios. All went smoothly. I didn't have to re-enable my RAID-0 settings in BIOS options. It just shutdown, I powered back on and I'm back here in windows again.
Also the touch pad does feel like it has improved.

Cheers.