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    GX720 Bios Update

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by RePaRaQu, Jun 3, 2009.

  1. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    MSI GX720 BIOS update 1.0U

    http://www.msicomputer.com/NB/product_spec.asp?model=MS-1722-ID2
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    BIOS: http://eu.msi.com/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=bios&maincat_no=135&prod_no=1521 (A1722IMS.10U)
    Firmware: http://eu.msi.com/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=firmware&maincat_no=135&prod_no=1521 (1722EMS1.429)


    After the upgrade make sure to check BIOS settings, use ALT+INS to get extra features under the advanced tab.



    White Brand MS-1722 BIOS update 1.0U

    http://www.msicomputer.com/NB/product_spec.asp?model=MS-1722-ID1
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    BIOS: http://rapidshare.com/files/240500387/A1722IG6.10U.zip.html (A1722IG6.10U)
    Firmware: http://rapidshare.com/files/240310454/1722EG61.429.rar.html (1722EG61.429)


    After the upgrade make sure to check BIOS settings, use ALT+INS to get extra features under the advanced tab.



    BIOS Change:

    1. Change SLP2.0 to SLP2.1
    2. Fixed key <ESC> value when CMOS Quick Boot Disable
    3. Disable Power button when flash Bios
    4. Change Market name to Marketing name string in setup


    ** How to flash MSI Notebook BIOS under DOS mode **

    http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/How_to_flash_MSI_Notebook_BIOS_under_DOS_mode.pdf


    Extra software update: (all Windows versions including 32/bits and Windows 7)

    Dolby Control Center 2.2.1: http://rapidshare.com/files/240317283/dolby_control_2.2.1.zip.html
     
    RePaRaQu, Jun 3, 2009
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  2. stabby888

    stabby888 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Tnx for the links. But you should replace the firmware link of the white brand ms-1722. Because it doesn't contain the firmware, but just the bios.
     
    stabby888, Jun 3, 2009
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  3. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Thx it will be adjusted, issue with the BIOS file upload trough RapidShare.
     
    RePaRaQu, Jun 3, 2009
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  4. deathstryker

    deathstryker Notebook Enthusiast

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    This BIOS update started making my GT725 beep once on POST. I hope that's nothing bad.
     
    deathstryker, Jun 3, 2009
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  5. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    When it comes to Bios updates unless its real important, If its not broken, dont mess with it.
     
    nacr05, Jun 3, 2009
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  6. deathstryker

    deathstryker Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got it fixed. I set my CMOS settings to default. No more beeps.

    While on the subject of the BIOS, I have a question. This comp has 800Mhz RAM in it so how come the DRAM setting is set to 667Mhz in CMOS by default?
     
    deathstryker, Jun 4, 2009
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  7. neilnat

    neilnat Notebook Evangelist

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    It is so when turbo is on, the RAM speed doesn't get too high, since turbo affects the FSB, which affects the RAM
     
    neilnat, Jun 4, 2009
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  8. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    neilnat is correct, if set to 800 when you enable the turbo the ram speed increases and it will lock the system up. Just leave it at 667 and set the OC to 24%, it really makes a big diffrence in games..
     
    nacr05, Jun 4, 2009
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  9. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Depending on the Model leave the FSB set, for me 800 works fine when Turbo is used.
    Q9000 @ 2GHz NO-OC / Q9000 @ 2.35GHz OC score in 3DM06= 8200 1024 x 768
     
    RePaRaQu, Jun 4, 2009
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  10. deathstryker

    deathstryker Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'll set it back, but I've encountered no lockups with turbo selected on my P8600 processor and the ram set to 800.
     
    deathstryker, Jun 5, 2009
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  11. Darth Bane

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    Exactly how does one do the update? My gx720 refuses to boot from a bootable usb.

    Can I boot using my vista dvd, got to command prompt, and execute the bios from the usb drive there?
     
    Darth Bane, Jun 24, 2009
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    stressdidri Newbie

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    stressdidri, Apr 26, 2010
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