G73JH BIOS 209 Now Available

[Typecast]

Those who don't want to regret upgrading the bios, Don't do it. It's not worth it to brick your laptop just for fixing the Fn+Esc issue. If some other major fixes come up with this new bios, Maybe you can try it. But kalim did a pretty good guide. Just don't blame anyone if your laptop gets bricked.

[cruznik]

bios 209 + cat 10.5 works fine with me...

i didn't read the thread about how to upgrade using ez flash,
i just using winflash which other people who did the same way have their keyboard led dead too...
if you want to upgrade use the way the guide from kalim... many succeed.

edit:
do unplug and pulg in keyboard led cable can fix this?
or a clean install can fix this?

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by jeanarchie

Deezee, If you are still gonna get the bluescreen, Bestbuy has nothing to do with it. Blue screen's just randomly appears because of driver issues.

Oh, I know!

That wasn't against BB, it was more of a shot at Asus haha! But everything is fine for the time being, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed...

[<MarkS>]

Originally Posted by cruznik

do unplug and pulg in keyboard led cable can fix this?
or a clean install can fix this?

If the cable came loose then maybe.

Clean install of Windows? No.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by jeanarchie

Those who don't want to regret upgrading the bios, Don't do it. It's not worth it to brick your laptop just for fixing the Fn+Esc issue. If some other major fixes come up with this new bios, Maybe you can try it. But kalim did a pretty good guide. Just don't blame anyone if your laptop gets bricked.

Well said! Kalim's guide is great, but I don't want to take the risk. My BSOD was probably only a random crash... (since everything still works)

[slaggo]

Originally Posted by jeanarchie

Those who don't want to regret upgrading the bios, Don't do it. It's not worth it to brick your laptop just for fixing the Fn+Esc issue. If some other major fixes come up with this new bios, Maybe you can try it. But kalim did a pretty good guide. Just don't blame anyone if your laptop gets bricked.

I wish I had looked further on the forums before upgrading my laptop from 206 to 209...now it's effectively bricked. I've looked everywhere for any hint of a solution and tried everything (resetting CMOS, praying, sacrificing a goat, etc).

How the hell does Asus' BIOS brick their own computer? Seriously? This thing has no power at all. No LED lights come on, no fan turning, nothing. This is the absolute first time I've dealt with a bad BIOS (been tinkering with computers since mid '90's). I just updated my TV and printer with their own BIOS updates...no problems, LOL.

[Typecast]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

Oh, I know!

That wasn't against BB, it was more of a shot at Asus haha! But everything is fine for the time being, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed...

Well goodluck. Because i had a g72gx before that i got in best buy, and i experienced blue screens so i returned it and have it replaced with a new one then still, It does blue screens so it means that really is an issue for that laptop. I had at least 3 bsod's since i owned my g73jh now. Well at least im not experiencing GSOD's. Well let's just hope that one bios will solve all of our issues.

Originally Posted by DeeZee

Well said! Kalim's guide is great, but I don't want to take the risk. My BSOD was probably only a random crash... (since everything still works)

Hell yeah. If there is a solution to unbrick the bricked mobo then i will start to update my bios. I don't want to take any chances to brick my beloved g73jh. :

Originally Posted by slaggo

I wish I had looked further on the forums before upgrading my laptop from 206 to 209...now it's effectively bricked. I've looked everywhere for any hint of a solution and tried everything (resetting CMOS, praying, sacrificing a goat, etc).

How the hell does Asus' BIOS brick their own computer? Seriously? This thing has no power at all. No LED lights come on, no fan turning, nothing. This is the absolute first time I've dealt with a bad BIOS (been tinkering with computers since mid '90's). I just updated my TV and printer with their own BIOS updates...no problems, LOL.

I'm sorry dude. What method did you use? Kalim's guide is working smooth according to those who tried to update. Have you contacted Asus support?

[aramis109]

Flashing the BIOS is always a risky proposition, and not just for this laptop. Any time you do it you have to be exact and methodical in your approach or you can brick the machine. Take heart in the fact that ASUS still supports the laptop as some places won't take back electronics that have been bricked as a result of flashing the BIOS.

As far as the "it should just work"... well, it does. However many of us tweak for better performance or more features, which is why we flash the BIOS or install new drivers.

[Typecast]

Originally Posted by aramis109

Flashing the BIOS is always a risky proposition, and not just for this laptop. Any time you do it you have to be exact and methodical in your approach or you can brick the machine. Take heart in the fact that ASUS still supports the laptop as some places won't take back electronics that have been bricked as a result of flashing the BIOS.

As far as the "it should just work"... well, it does. However many of us tweak for better performance or more features, which is why we flash the BIOS or install new drivers.

Did you update your bios dude?

[panzer06]

Originally Posted by aramis109

Flashing the BIOS is always a risky proposition, and not just for this laptop. Any time you do it you have to be exact and methodical in your approach or you can brick the machine. Take heart in the fact that ASUS still supports the laptop as some places won't take back electronics that have been bricked as a result of flashing the BIOS.

As far as the "it should just work"... well, it does. However many of us tweak for better performance or more features, which is why we flash the BIOS or install new drivers.

Very good point. These machines work fine right out of the box for most people. It's tweaking the system for better performance on the latest games that sometimes gets us in trouble.

Cheers,