Sager NP579x Fan Firmware Updated

[paladin44]

After reviewing the multiple threads regarding fan noise on Sager M579x (Clevo M570RU) series, Sager has made additional fan firmware adjustments with Clevo and has received the following adjusted firmware. “Version 1.00.07Sb”

How-to ID your firmware version:

Please turn on “Boot-time Diagnostic Screen:” in the system BIOS to disable the boot logo

Then review the line ”KBC/EC Firmware Revision:” during the system POST screen

Standard stock firmware from Clevo: 1.00.xx

Sager Edition: 1.00.07Sa (Sager revision a) is what Sager released last week.

Sager Edition: 1.00.07Sb (Sager revision b) released today 1/21/2008

Fn+1: Full Fan Speed

Fn+3: Mid Fan Speed (however fan will still automatically adjust speed up to full speed if temperature reaches our preset High throttle point, and back to Mid speed when cooled down.)

Fn+2: remains as system original default to enable / disables SRS audio.

Starting today all new sager NP579x series will be shipped with this new firmware version, and Sager customers can request the firmware update from their Sager reseller or directly with Sager Techsupport.

Please email your request to Techsupport@sagernotebook.com with your system serial number.

For those who are annoyed at the fan cycling up to full speed every minute or so when doing light work, please use the new Fn+3 mid range control because then it will only cycle up when the temperature reaches the present high throttle point instead of every minute or so no matter what you are doing.

[christianpma]

GREAT stuff! This is some commendable customer service..

[MegaBUD]

great... im asking eurocom...

thx

[Fade To Black]

What I don't understand is why can't all people download this without all the extra fuss?

[paladin44]

Originally Posted by Fade To Black

What I don't understand is why can't all people download this without all the extra fuss?

Simple...this is a Sager only firmware upgrade. That is why they will need your serial number before they will email you the firmware upgrade.

[Fade To Black]

Yes, but couldn't they invent some sort of system (like write your serial number, then a script offers you a unique download link)?

[paladin44]

I don't see the advantage to that. Just email them with your serial number and they will email it back to you. They will then be able to check the invoice number against the email address and serial number...

Of course if they were to build what you suggest it could turn out to be a mess if someone posted their serial number on a forum somewhere, or otherwise distributed it.

This way is much safer.

[eleron911]

See Donald?I told you it is possible to get a mid-speed fan! That clears out at least part of the issue!
I consider this an " I owe you one" since I know it was some of you guys who mentioned this to Sager.
Awesome work!

[JigoloPete21]

Would it be possible to get Sager to update the firmware for the D901C? Not that it matters too much, the system is so quiet anyways, but it would still be nice to have even more control over the fans like the M570RU now has.

[paladin44]

Well, it is not likely.

If it ain't broke...don't fix it