*OFFICIAL* Clevo M57ru FAQ & Owners Lounge

Welcome to the M57ru Owners Lounge, a place for owners and prospective buyers to share each others comments and opinion on this laptop and its components.

INFOBASE

Gaming Benchmarks:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=199988

Drivers:
Laptopvideo2go.com
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=64910

Note: For increased performance, 169.xx drivers are generally reccomended.

8800m Installation Guide:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=204160

Fan Control:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=208249
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=210714

Please Note: The fan firmware posted above are for Sager models only, thouse who have purchased from other places must contact their reseller.
EDIT: Sager has released the update to the public on their website. THat means thatif you have a m5ru, you can receive this update regardless of wheter it is a Sager or not.

Penryn CPU Info:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=205952
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=207046

Reviews:

Boogieman: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=190311
lawlz_xD: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=150747
Chaz: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4056
Romanian: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=150778
Joga: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=146695
Prasad007: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=241579

Pics:

zfactor: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=189688&highlight=5791+pics
nauticus: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=206690
Megabud: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=206770
Arenji:

How to Clean your m57ru:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=3715247

Wallpapers

Check Bottom of the Post......

Faqs

1. What are the dimensions?

A: 15.6" x 11.5" x 1~1.8"
8.35 Pounds fully loaded including Battery

2. What cards can it have?

A: 7950 GTX, FX1600m, 8700m GT, 8800m GTX

3. Does it support SATA II?

A: Yes

4. Does it support 800 mhz RAM?

A: No, but if you do have it then it will automatically downgrade to 667 mhz.

5. What does U-U mean?

A: The U-U signifies that it is capable of overclocking with extreme proccessors.

6. Are there Different Colors?

A: Yes. The silver trim is called the m571ru, while the orange trim is called m570ru.

7: What does "User Upgradeable" mean?

A: This means that the user can easily upgrade the components such as the RAM, CPU, HDD and GPU by themselves with little hassle for a given price. Please note that some upgrades may require a motherboard or BIOS modification.

8: Whats up with the last digit in the model names?

A: The 1 signifies that it is the silver/black trim, while the 0 the orange/black. Other than that, there is no difference.

9:Sager Model Names

Since its debut, the Sager np5790 has undergone many changes. Below are the main differences between the sub-models.

Sager np5790:
Proccesor support: Intel C2D (Santa Rosa)
Graphics Support: 8700m GT or 7950 GTX

Sager np5791:
Same as 5790, but added support for intel robson 1GB Turbo Memory.

Sager np5792:
The motherboard was revisioned to support the 8800mGTX.In addition, Sata II were implemented, along with Penryn processors.

Sager np5793:
New Motherboard, BIOS, heatsink and cooling system for added functionality with the overclocking capabilities of Intel Core 2 Extreme processors.

Other Names

Clevo is the ODM, or original design manufacturer, of the notebook. The chassis is then built upon by Orginal Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS). The following is a list of OEMS in North America who have the m57ru and their corresponding name given to it.

Sager - np5790/1/2/3
Eurocom - M57ru Divine X
Prostar - Prostar 5728


Benchmark Hall of Fame

This is a hall of fame that will gradually grow as more members particapte. The current Catogories are Cryisis, 3dmark06 and Wiprime. Just post your scores to be looked at.

3dmark06 - Vista

1.lndnny - 10254 System: 8800m, T9300, 4GB, x64, 167.43
2.Killer Clam - 9647 System: 8800m. X9000, 167.43
3.Boogieman - 9369 System T9500, 8800m, 4 GB RAM, Vista @ Stock drivers
4.Geforce2go - 9199 System: 8800m, T9500, 4GB RAM, 32 bit
5.Justin@Xoticpc - 9183 System: 8800m Gtx, T9500, 4 GB RAM, Vista 64 Ultimate, Stock Drivers

3dmark06 - XP

1.
2.Malignant - 9555 System - T7700, 8800mGTX, 1gb RAM, XP SP2, 167.43 drivers
3.CpxAzn - 9384 System - T7800, 8800mGTX, 4GB RAM, XP SP3, Stock Drivers
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Wiprime

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CPU overclocking

*CAUTION*: I am not responsible for any damage to your notebook, do at your own risk.

Thanks to cookie for the following info:

*Attention 5791 owners*

Your m57ru can support penryn with a BIOS update!!

PLEASE NOTE: This front post will be constantly changing. If anyone would like to see some changes or has input, please post or just PM me.

Special Thanks to: Chaz, Justin, Paladin44, Gophn, zfactor, naticus, Megabud, Boogieman, Joga, Romanian. Arenji and Lawls_xD

 

Looks like a great template for an owners lounge, this could be turned into an FAQ if you want. Just PM me and let me know.

Thanks for taking the time to do all this.

 

Ok i have a benchmark... and a heat test...

3dmark2006: 9127 (used the free version) -> i want to know if its a normal score for stock driver/no OC

"Heat test" after 22min with ortos and atitool stress test:
RMmark:64c-65c
ATItool:74c-75c

So i would like to know if its too high or not, i tried to undervolt with no great sucess.

I would like a heat test from a Xotic buyer, to see if theres a real difference between the thermal compound.

 

What drivers are you using MegaBud?

 

the one with the driver disk... 167.43

 

I have a slight problem:

I was listening to music, and was tweaking the Realtek setting as Gophn Suggested, then all of a sudden a error message appeared in WM11 and now sound is not coming. I am thinking its driver issue, so ill reinstall the audio drivers. BUt do I have to install every time I tweak Realtek Audio?

 

I do not think that you should have to re-install drivers... it could just be codec issues or other software issues with WMP....

Most people use WinAMP for their music listening pleasures... and it sounds great with Realtek tweaked settings.

If you really want to use WMP... then I would recommend to get a good codec pack and all the updates for it (to make sure it would not have errors).

 

Wow Hkman this is a nice thread. I can see this lounge will be very useful indeed in the future! Nice Job!

 

new favorite thread!
so far im very happy with my np5792 - probably wont have time to write a full review, but everything from the screen (glossy) to the graphics (8800m) to vista 64 sp1 rc to the fantastic reseller i purchased from (XOTICPC) has been more than satisfactory! the speakers are sometimes not loud enough on quieter mp3s and videos, but i normally use headphones anyway. no problems!

 

Thanks Everyone!!

@ Gophn, I personally dont like WMP, but i did not have time be install Winamp yet, will do so soon

 

Well, I have a new thread to stay in..

As soon as I get that new 5792 in my sig, I'll have another review for this thread.

 

HKman, I have had 3dmark06 scores : my highest was 9105, middle 8656, low 8430.

I have some stuff here you could check out:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=205624&page=2

for crysis : this thread is full of pics @ different settingsa all using FRAPS

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=206290

hope this helps the lounge!

 

Thanks naticus. Can you post you specs and drivers, and even better the temps?

Other subforums like dell and asus have a lounge for each model, and by putting issues up for question in the lounge, it helps get the forum clean, instead of a new thread for each issue. ALso, its nice for users to see all the info on a specific laptop in one thread, instead for searching a lot and so on.

 

Theres... new bench with picture... i found a 3dmark06 at work...

 

Yeah I will do a 3dmark06 test again and use nVidia monitor to log the temps and I will post in a minute w/ score and temps. Just a side note, I just got to the "onslaught" level in Crysis (its the level you drive the tank), the game is pretty much unplayable for any res or setting. Im getting 8FPS and I cant play it, so I am going to have to download some save games to pass this section. Just thought I wouold let you know.

 

Ok AN update, I have done some investigating, and I found that the begging of the game (crysis) is optimized about 35% better, the further into the game you get and the choppiness increases. Thats my poblem right now at 1280x800 all HIGH. I mean before this tank-driving-slideshow level I was getting 18-25 fps outside, 30-45 inside. So I guess all users are having this problem. I got the info from the 8800 ultra gamespot forums. I guess I will have to find some same games to skip this tank section as it is un-F*****playable. The rest of the game is fine though. Oh well.

 

Nice Job Hkman! Repped 4 the nice layouts and efforts!

I do have a suggestion though:

Maybe you can add a section explaining the names of the Sagers, im sure people get confused bw the np 5790/1/2/3.

Once again, great job and i hope this thread is succesful

 

I just wanted to know how hard is it to upgrade the ram in the 5792 cause I wanted to upgrade later on from 2 gigs to 4 gigs.

 

It is Tinker Toy easy. As long as you have at least a Learner's Permit with a screwdriver you can add memory, and it will not void your warranty.

Just make sure you buy 1x2GB originally so that all you have to do is add another 2GB piece to get 4GB.

 

Hey naticus, you got the 1440x900 display right? Does your lcd have a lot of light leakage from the bottom? I'm trying to figure out if this is normal. If it is then im really pissed. What a crappy lcd.

Heres a pic of my np5792
http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=np5792vu7.jpg

compared to my old notebook a fujitsu n6460
http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fujitsuxt7.jpg

 

You should add "Worst reseller for now" with eurocom with 3 bad LCD

 

Megabud, everyonce in a while those things happen, it does not mean the company as a whole is bad, no laptop is 100% perfect...

 

All right...for some reason I scored a nasty 5919 on my 3dMark06.
I ran 3DMark06 on all default settings.

My specs are
17" WUXGA "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1920x1200)
Intel® Core™2 Duo X7800 2.6GHz w/4MB L2 On-die cache - 800MHz FSB
512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 8800GTX DX10 (User Upgradeable)
4,096MB OCZ DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory
200GB Hitachi 7200RPM.
Windows XP Professional 32bit Service Pack 3

I'm using the driver that was in the driver CD.

Time to look into this...

 

woah... someting wrong on your system...

 

maybe urs was set to a powersaving settings? not sure how to change that but im sure others know how to get to it.

 

I turned the Powermizer off in the nVidia Control Panel or whatever. I also see that my processor is running full speed, I scored a 2314 on CPU.

Edit:I may have hit the jackpot with the LaptopVideo2Go drivers. The drivers that came with my CD was 167.40, the one at LaptopVideo2Go is 167.43, I'll run the test and see what I get.

 

Yeap problem solved. Heres my score.
http://cpxazn.freepgs.com/sites/NP57923DMark.bmp

 

I just ran 3dmark06, default settings using 167.43 xp 32bit drivers.

I have

T7700 2.4ghz
8800m GTX
1gig ram
200gb 7200 RPM hd
Win XP SP2

I received 9555 score

 

^ I have a little lcd bleeding,, but it doesnt look as bad as your pic. OTH that is a nice 3dmark score. I'm going to put a better cpu in here in a month or 3, increase those BM.

 

Cool site, but could you add in a small corner for the Linux community? I know that I am one of a few people that run Linux as their main (or only) OS, and would like to see maybe a little support on it. I would be more than happy to help out as much as I can (as I am in Iraq right now) on threads and questions regarding different distros.

Please, tell me what you think of the idea!

--nicodarious

/* Property of the US Army (at least for a few more years) */

 

Ok, THanks everyone 4 the scores, Ill try to get them up as soon as possible

 

How is linux on it 4 u? Are there any driver problems or anything? I was also thinking of Installing Ubuntu on mine...

 

hmm, i tried to do some bm w/ wprime, but the download is wrong i think, because when i open it say :unexpected error" or something. My os is Vista 32. Anyone know the problem?

 

for wPrime with Vista, read my notes:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=123570

 

One question, does the NP5792 come with manuals on how to upgrade parts or show where they are, and will you please tell me where I can find a site that does or shows benchmarks.

 

What parts are you thinking to upgrade? have you looked at the owners manual?

 

Hey hkman, did you ever get wprime working? What cpu temps are you getting? I switched back to my T7250 and im hitting 90+ degrees celsius with the prime95 blend test and it's the same with my X7800. I'll see what I get with wprime with stabability test.

 

woah you have 2cpus?

and no, i have not yet, still trying 2 get wlan working...

 

Do you have the AGN? All I did was click reinstall drivers in the device manager and made it grab the drivers off the driver cd to get mine to work. Anyways, doesn't look like the stabability test creates much heat.

 

Yeah, I have AGN, but its a router problem/

 

I see, usually a router reboot lets me back into the network.

Anyways, I was stupid before, I thought I switched my X7800 with my T7250 but my X7800 was in there the whole time which explains the 90+ degrees. Now my temperature with the T7250 tops out at 70. Looks like it's time to get rid of the X7800.

 

Is this when gamin or idle? ANother question, is CPU temp the combined total of both cores or the average?

 

This is when the processor is full loading, in other words, going all out. And the CPU temp, I usually would just say the highest temp core.

 

Does anyone know where I can find some good benchmarks

and post some pics of where exactly the memory is in a Sager NP5792

 

For benchamarks, Wprime and 3dmark are usually the best

 

I really don't recommend the new 169.28 as they seem to cut the performance in half for the 8800.

Stock 167.43:


New 169.28:


Uninstalled & used Driver Cleaner for each bench

 

Nice thanks

ALSO WHAT ABOUT THE CPU AND HARD DRIVE, COULD YOU LABEL THOSE TWO/TOO.

 

I think I found your problem... SP3 is still beta, right?

 

weird, my X7900 maxes out around 70 when 100% used.