G73JH 6970M upgrade infomation

[DH48]

The more i test and look for bugs the more i am starting to realize that a format and a fresh install is a must.

Fixed the sleep bug by uninstallig all the power4gear stuff and installing the latest version. Sleep mode works now

Using Aida64 i found that the mobo still know that there has been a 5870 in the JH. A fresh install might fix some problem. Will do a format on monday.

[DH48]

A format and a fresh install of windows and all the drivers fixed all of problems except the fan speed.

Found out that the CPU fan is ACPI bus so might be able to change the speed via ubuntu to see if changing that will effect the GPU fan as well. Also might get more info on how to control the fans

Strange thing is i have had 3 shutdowns in game. Temps were about 83C.
Might be something i missed as i did not have this before and then i was running OC.

[codemonkey]

I'm going to try this mod very soon. I just disassembled my G73JH and modded the heatsink. I used a small metal chizzle and hammer to cut off the metal juts on the HS. Works like a charm. Now I'm waiting for the HD6970M and miscellaneous parts arrive to finish the mod. I believe I'm getting the Eurocard version from Ebay. I don't really mind if the fan runs full speed all the time. I hope this mod will extend the life of my laptop for another year before I upgrade to the new Ivy Bridge and Kepler architectures. I will update with progress and post pictures soon.

Since I have the unit disassembled, I'm thinking about upgrading to the 920XM. Will the stock power supply work with both the HD6970M and 920XM upgrades?

[avsfan4]

Originally Posted by codemonkey

I'm going to try this mod very soon. I just disassembled my G73JH and modded the heatsink. I used a small metal chizzle and hammer to cut off the metal juts on the HS. Works like a charm. Now I'm waiting for the HD6970M and miscellaneous parts arrive to finish the mod. I believe I'm getting the Eurocard version from Ebay. I don't really mind if the fan runs full speed all the time. I hope this mod will extend the life of my laptop for another year before I upgrade to the new Ivy Bridge and Kepler architectures. I will update with progress and post pictures soon.

Since I have the unit disassembled, I'm thinking about upgrading to the 920XM. Will the stock power supply work with both the HD6970M and 920XM upgrades?

From what i've seen/done, the stock adaptor is a little too weak for both the 6970 and 920. I used a 180W targus universal in order to supply enough power but i do no overclocking with my 920, but as DH48 said you will need to have a 240w to be safe with any overclocking and just for normal functions and the peace of mind that your adaptor wont explode . You can try the stock adaptor but its gonna be very stressed because it cannot provide that much power and thats never good for a psu.

[Dionysius]

What are i`m doing wrong i have purchased a clevo HD6970M mxm 3.0 type B

ati black comp

heat sink is on

.93bios update

i push the button light go on screen stays black laptop goes out

what are i`m doing wrong ? i follow the steps from DH48

have i purchased a broke card ??

[@tilla]

Originally Posted by Dionysius

What are i`m doing wrong i have purchased a clevo HD6970M mxm 3.0 type B

ati black comp

heat sink is on

.93bios update

i push the button light go on screen stays black laptop goes out

what are i`m doing wrong ? i follow the steps from DH48

have i purchased a broke card ??

I'm sure you meant BIOS 213 not .93 vBIOS for the 5870m, right?
What mods you has done to the heatsink? Pictures?
The notebook shuts down automatically? Maybe heat protection.

[Dionysius]

Originally Posted by @tilla

I'm sure you meant BIOS 213 not .93 vBIOS for the 5870m, right?
What mods you has done to the heatsink? Pictures?
The notebook shuts down automatically? Maybe heat protection.

no i got .93vbios 5870 is now stil running

where do i get bios 213 ? http://support.asus.com/Download.asp...73Jh&p=3&os=30 <=is this the right one

is that required for the hd6970m ?

i`ll will try it

and i have follow the picatures from first page purchased a new heat sink cut of the parts
and add on the chips small heat sink i have drill little holes in the bottem of de case and purchased a coolmaster laptopstand with 3 fan`s the are replaceable and it have place them under the gpu
i`m sure it is not a heat problem
when i push the on button de blue light go on 1/2 second and than its turning of screens stay`s black drive and fans are not turning

i`m on me work now later this day i wil upload picture and movie what is happening but i can maybe is the problem the wrong bios :S
about 4 hours i gonne send picture

your my hero sow fast reply

with no overclock stock 150watt? or do i need a upgrade to 180watt ?

i only chance 1 hdd in to a ssd
tanks for your help

[@tilla]

OK. Check all things with care.

The vBIOS is on the GPU. You updated your 5870m? That's fine but has no influence here.

150W power adaptor should do it (I too have no other). I can boot with a 65W adaptor without problems.

Maybe a cable (wifi -> white) is pressing on the reset button.

[Dionysius]

Originally Posted by @tilla

OK. Check all things with care.

The vBIOS is on the GPU. You updated your 5870m? That's fine but has no influence here.

150W power adaptor should do it (I too have no other). I can boot with a 65W adaptor without problems.

Maybe a cable (wifi -> white) is pressing on the reset button.

bios 213 is that required for the hd6970m ?

about 2 hours i gonna try it

for now i gonne put the 5870m in the g73 start up do the bios thing than i do again the vbios
than i put the hd6970m in it and it should work ! do i mis a thing


i have try again saturday i gonne buy a new one

[evgasr2]

Originally Posted by Dionysius

bios 213 is that required for the hd6970m ?

about 2 hours i gonna try it

for now i gonne put the 5870m in the g73 start up do the bios thing than i do again the vbios
than i put the hd6970m in it and it should work ! do i mis a thing


i have try again saturday i gonne buy a new one

yes you have to buy a new one, with a broken gpu laptop turns on but no screen , do a test without gpu and see the result you get compared with gpu inside.