S96S beta BIOS 602

This is still the beta BIOS date 12/21/2007 and it should fix the "tee noise" when CPU is at c4 sleep state, if you don't want to try beta you can wait for final release:

http://1toppc.com/Merchant2/images/Notebook/Asus/S96S-Beta602.iso

Instruction for using Nero Image files to burn a bootable CD:
1: Download BIOS image ISO.
2: Use Nero to burn the image file to the CD
3: Insert CD and when first power on the laptop press "ESC" at Intel logo screen
4: Select Optical drive at boot options screen
5: at "A:\" prompt type "Update" and press "Enter".
6: it'll automatically update the BIOS and don't turn off or reset the computer during BIOS flash.
7: screen will go back to "A:\" prompt when finish
8: restart the computer and then hold F2 to enter BIOS, press F10 to save and exit BIOS.

 

is this safe? will this damage my notebook, i don't wanna take chance u know

 

It's up to you if you want to try the beta BIOS, I already email to few customers last week and it worked better now, I've also tested myself and at least it didn't create any problems, beta means it maybe not 100% fix all the known issues.

 

k,update, installed succesfully , and guess what tee is gone for good

i dunno how to thank you. how do i rep? i will immedietly notify this in the s96s owners lounge. i thought it would never be fixed through a bios update but boy was i wrong.

Again thanks! you made my new year

 

oops, after i restarted, the noise back again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! disappointed!!!!!!

 

I was told this BIOS work better but still not 100% fix, also did you go to BIOS and load default BIOS settings after you flash the new BIOS?

I do have another BIOS and it's also a beta but I am not allow to post it yet.

 

yup, default everything except i had to change the HD to work as IDE interface. I think this is a hardware defect and may be they can shut off the c4 state in the update (but it hurts batt life). [email protected]> if u wanna help me out in anyway

 

Hi all,

My question is : Does this new BIOS fix the 1394 issue for XP ?
I mean, the thing with the wrong detection of the 1394 controller with the yellow exclamation mark in the Device Manager.

Thanks a lot.
Mickaël ;-)

 

chikle64, does the 1394 issue cause any problems for you?

 

Well, yes, cause it seems to me that i wouldn't be able to use my 1394 camera for capturing video.
I think it didn't work when I tested, but your question makes me feel it works eveni f the device manager finds a problem ...
Did you ever try and it worked ?

 

Having no answer, I retried to connect my camera to my laptop.
And it worked !!! Really thought I tried and it failed...
The camera was well-recognized by XP, I didn't try to capture video but I was able to see what camera was seeing (sorry, don't know how to say that) on the computer, so I guess I would capture and make footage on the laptop, which is a very good thing.

Anyway, thanks for the help.

 

I hoped it would work, that rogue device should not interfere with anything. If the OHCI controller is detected properly then everything works.

 

Hello,

602 is the latest bios version for Asus S96s?
Maybe a new one?

Thanks a lot

 

I was able to get version 0701 from the distribution company where I purchased the notebook from (ASI).

The Bios revision runs perfectly. No issues. I have used XP 32-Bit and Vista 32-Bit. No issues whatsoever.

Download Link:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/147084924/S96S_BIOS_0701.zip.html

 

why aren't all the bios updates on the asus web site for s96s?

 

This notebook is part of Intel's VBI (Verified By Intel) and CBB (Common Building Block) Project. They are both very similiar - taking Intel parts and other hardware that works well with that chipset and distributing them.

The drivers and bios updates are found on the Intel website - but these are poor and outdated versions.

The distributor where you purchased your notebook will have more info (including updates etc)
I bought mine from ASI MOBILE and they've been amazing with providing new Bios updates & drivers (or at least pointing me in the right direction)