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  1. 3rd September 2010, 12:02 PM #1
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    Default M17xR2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

    Looks like an updated Bios has been posted

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    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!
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    Default Re: M17 R2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

    Hell yeah! Flashing now, will let you know.
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    Default Re: M17 R2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

    rep+ Will flash away later.
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    Default Re: M17 R2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

    Hmm, still running the A06 and old VBIOS. I need to get with it regarding these updates. Although I never use the touchpad.
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    Default Re: M17 R2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

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    Default Re: M17 R2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

    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???

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    Default Re: M17 R2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

    Yea I'm more importantly concerned about what the Turbo bit does. Let us know once you find out folks.
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    Default Re: M17 R2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

    Please let me know if the polling issues are resolved. I am at work and cant test it. :-(
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    Default Re: M17 R2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

    @kilthro - see here M15x & M17x Touchpad cursor movement & polling rate problems
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    Default Re: M17 R2 Bios A08 Discussion Thread

    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.

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