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[Lazdaa]

Heysa Guys! Just joined the msi forum, as i got a couple of questions (:


Since i've had some problems with some unusual crashes, possibly high temps, i googled it and found out it could be caused to and old VBIOS update.

My current vBios version is:

BIOS Version String: BR36532.018
ATOMBIOS Version: ATOMBIOSBK-ATI VER012.020.000.004.036532

The vbios version i found http://www.msi.com/product/nb/GX740.html#/?div=Firmware is 0.31 which doesn't make any sense compared to mine (At least in my head)

I found the Forum flasher thingy, but as i never have updated any bios related stuff im lost :P

And also if i need to update my vBIOS, do i have to or should i update my BIOS also?


Please feel free to ask for more information and stuff (:

[Svet]

look in bios setup, system information and paste bios and ec versions

[Lazdaa]

Eh i found those:
Bios build: E1727iMS.106, 02/01/2010

EC Build: 1727EMS1.404, 12/15/2009

[Svet]

oki, you need to flash everything.
Flash EC: http://www.msi.com/service/download/firmware-11772.html
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

Flash vBIOS: http://www.msi.com/service/download/firmware-12911.html
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

Flash BIOS: http://www.msi.com/service/download/bios-11771.html
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

[Lazdaa]

Should i do it in any specific order?

[Svet]

follow how they are listed above, i.e. ec=> vbios=> bios

[Lazdaa]

Okay, i just installed to tool, when the promt windows comes up and then it says i got no ac power connected, which i do. And which i have to since i got no battery. Can the battery be the reason?

[Svet]

Okay, i just installed to tool, when the promt windows comes up and then it says i got no ac power connected, which i do. And which i have to since i got no battery. Can the battery be the reason?

yes, battery also need to be attached

[Lazdaa]

Uhm so i guess the battery will have to work also?

Have to wait till i'll get a new one then...

[Svet]

its prevention in a case of power lost, the battery can safe your notebook.
when updating either of them ec, vbios, bios , if power lost issue occur the notebook will end to dead state.
if there is battery installed it finish the process fine even if ac power has no power or have been disconencted

[Lazdaa]

Okay is there anything i should be aware of when i get my new battery?

Stu said:
1: First time usage, do not start the notebook right away, but charge the battery FULL before turning the machine on.
But how do i check if its fully charged?

[Svet]

just leave to charge 3-4 hours, then turn it on

[Lazdaa]

oki, you need to flash everything.
Flash EC: http://www.msi.com/service/download/firmware-11772.html
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

Flash vBIOS: http://www.msi.com/service/download/firmware-12911.html
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

Flash BIOS: http://www.msi.com/service/download/bios-11771.html
>>Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<<

Okay Just a quick question.
How did you find the regular bios? i can only find the EC and the VGA bios...

[Svet]

dunno why you can't find it.
they are in download area:
http://www.msi.com/product/nb/GX740.html#/?div=BIOS
http://www.msi.com/product/nb/GX740.html#/?div=Firmware

[Lazdaa]

Oh thanks!

And after i left it for charging would it be best to boot it on the battery or just with the charger plugged in?

Many Questions sorry :3

[Svet]

boot with battery like normal/usual

[phil0sophy]

boot with battery like normal/usual

Just out of curiousity do you have to reset the embedded controller after updating the embedded controller like you do with vbios and bios?

[Svet]

Yes