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 ASUS k40AB/k50AB: HD 4570 for just RM2K!, Light gaming on the cheap

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karkadeeh
post Aug 2 2009, 06:46 PM

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why the movie picture doesnt look sharp >.>
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post Aug 4 2009, 02:51 PM

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where can we get the xp drivers?
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post Aug 11 2009, 08:19 PM

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To yopp, i experienced 1st problem before. Using vista btw. It happened after i changed bios to dGPU instead of dual gpu(3200 and 4570). Try change back setting to dual gpu, or try reinstall display driver or both
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post Aug 12 2009, 05:38 PM

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maybe this can be put on front page. guide to install windows xp

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?board_...SLanguage=en-us

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karkadeeh
post Aug 12 2009, 09:01 PM

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QUOTE(suadrif @ Aug 12 2009, 08:41 PM)
er...may i ask something
what does it mean by one step login?
i bought this asus k40ab this morning
and i see got sticker on top right of the screen showing "face" pict
i wonder that this laptop can login by face scan?

huhuu..
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ya. the utility program called smart logon. u can login by face scan (via webcam). but its quite gey. most of the time it doesnt detect your face so you need to type in password as usual
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post Aug 13 2009, 12:06 AM

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QUOTE(suadrif @ Aug 12 2009, 11:37 PM)
lol
quite gey? hahaha.. ok then, but how to use it?
dont know how to use this function.
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install program
run program
create user login password [if you dont have any password set up]
take multi picture of yours
restart
karkadeeh
post Aug 14 2009, 12:51 AM

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anyone managed to install windows xp? im about to change to windows xp next week, currently using vista. not sure if i should do it.

and anyone have avf bluetooth "dongle" driver ? the one they give to me missing the cd. zzz

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post Aug 15 2009, 02:23 AM

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for xp, for bios setting need to change
1) IDE AHCI to NATIVE IDE
2) POWEREXPRESS MODE to dGPU (recommended using hd470 only)
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post Aug 16 2009, 01:00 AM

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For Fn key function, is it possible to make it work to other software?
example:- i want to make media player function[play/pause/stop/next/previous] working on winamp or other player software. currently the function key only works for windows media player.
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post Aug 18 2009, 02:34 PM

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finished installing xp on k50ab. having same problem for lifeframe. the image is flipped. i think its because no driver installed, cant find driver for the webcam
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post Aug 18 2009, 03:22 PM

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QUOTE(miahahaha @ Aug 18 2009, 02:37 PM)
read few post back karkadeeh...sidefeast already gave a link for webcam driver for XP..

Added on August 18, 2009, 2:39 pmwell, of course there will be a problem installing XP in a Vista-made laptop...laugh.gif
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few post back, the driver cant be installed. i already have same driver installer.
*thinking to revert back to vista ultimate *
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post Aug 18 2009, 05:17 PM

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how to solve the webcam issue o_O

Added on August 18, 2009, 5:22 pm
QUOTE(lchan @ Aug 18 2009, 04:53 PM)
anyone running vista using asus power gear preconfigured power management. Change the lid to "do nothing when it closes". and when you close it, walk away and in about 5 - 10 mins, when you open back the lid, there is not display? Putting the computer to sleep and waking it doesnt even bring it back. have to shut it down and reboot.

Maybe i'll uninstall this power 4 gear thingy.
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this question been asked alot. if im not mistaken, if u installed driver when using powerxpress[bios>vga setting] , then u changed to nGPU after driver instal, u will get this problem. its not related to power 4 gear.
to solve> reinstall driver i guess.

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post Aug 20 2009, 08:55 PM

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any help on using k10stats? i dont really understand the program.
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post Aug 21 2009, 02:22 AM

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QUOTE(venom_000 @ Aug 20 2009, 11:51 PM)
http://aspiregemstone.blogspot.com/2009/06...-processor.html

try this one karkadeeh
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thanks, if i want to reset back to normal, i just close it right?
but. when i press ok, it just closed(idk if its still running or not)
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post Aug 24 2009, 01:01 AM

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official asus website http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx
got driver for windows xp for K50ab now.
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post Aug 24 2009, 01:31 AM

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QUOTE(suadrif @ Aug 24 2009, 01:06 AM)
does it working with asus k40ab?
because the spec is about the same right?
just a display size different
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AIYO. just go to the website and SELECT YOUR NOTEBOOK MODEL and you will get what you looking for.

Added on August 24, 2009, 1:36 am
QUOTE(suadrif @ Aug 24 2009, 01:31 AM)
i hope there will be any update on XP user for this laptop
is there still any problem with XP?
currently i am using vista ultimate and not facing any problem
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on xp: cant use powerxpress to save power
pro: boot faster, less annoying eg: installing software/games, sharing files etc.
and one more, sharper movie image? i think the movie look sharper in xp windows coz i used vista before and it does not look sharp ....

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post Sep 5 2009, 02:34 PM

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QUOTE(shockk @ Sep 5 2009, 09:22 AM)
you can refer back my earlier post in this thread. i'm actually exploiting a bug in the system. really love to run at 36 deg celcius. furthermore, the fan at full speed is not that loud compared to some laptops on full fan speed. biggrin.gif
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how to exploit?
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post Sep 7 2009, 06:14 AM

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can? we change the Fn [function key] ?i want to make the player control [play, pause,stop,next,previous] working for other media player(winamp, jetaudio etc) instead of working for windows media player only. is it possible?

Added on September 7, 2009, 6:20 am
QUOTE(shockk @ Sep 6 2009, 11:46 AM)
Ok. Here's how I do it for those who didn't really get what I said earlier. FYI, I'm using K50AB purchased from All-IT.

Step 1: Update Windows Vista completely (I'm using Vista Ultimate 32 bit).

Step 2: Install AMD/ATi drivers from official website (not Asus website). Other drivers, use the included driver CD to install all.

Step 3: Switch from HD4570 to HD3200 via ATi driver inside Windows.

Step 4: Go to Sleep mode via Start Menu.

Step 5: Wake up from Sleep by pressing any key or mouse click.

Step 6: The fan will now be spinning at full speed! biggrin.gif
(Note: You can change to HD4570 back now for gaming, and the fan will still be running at full speed. However, if you plugged/unplugged your power supply, you need to restart Step 3 and onwards)

Key benefits:
- Temperature at idle is as low 36 degrees Celsius. You will realize even the hard disk and top-right-hand side corner is no longer warm!
- Temperature at gaming is still very low, since the Asus K50AB is designed to cool all parts of the laptop (comprehensive-exhaust system).
- The air that the fan is blowing out will not be as hot as before as the fan speed can push much more air out, thus preventing heat build-up.
- Longer life for your laptop components and battery.
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the win 7 driver working for xp and vista too?

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post Sep 11 2009, 10:55 AM

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my computer seems very slow when on batery. using dGPU only though. windows xp. was on battery saving mode.
hd4570 need more power?

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post Sep 16 2009, 09:17 AM

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using windows vista ultimate sp 2 now. way better than xp. only the contrast is boot time so long. no problem so far compared to xp.
all drivers installed from cd except graphic card driver is version 090519.
for some reason my fan speed sooooo fast O_o .Is that good for long term?
on powergear entertainment mode, hd3200, temperature is around 52±5 degree[not k10stat involved], no aircond. seems a "bit' noisy though from the fan. and the iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinggggggggggggggggg sound still exist rclxub.gif

problem encountered when using xp:
high temperature- idle is 75±5 degree...
very slow fan speed- maybe thats why temperature is high.
very slow when on battery, selalu sangkut2
cant use powerxpress to switch to onboard gpu

conclusion, use vista laa. very regret using xp before, wasting so much time trying to find driver and installing etc.
to utilize all function available on this laptop without hassle, i really recommend vista.

Added on September 16, 2009, 9:21 am
QUOTE(yw88 @ Sep 15 2009, 03:46 AM)
hey hey....anyone here can solve my problem??
i wan help a girl buy laptop.....so the choice i give her is asus k50ab or dell inspiron 14....which both price almost the same....
She working at genting...and she told me genting ppl all say asus not good,suks,will regret after buy......i also felt like WTF?? coz first time hear ppl say asus not good.....
So, any point to let her feel Asus is better??? or dell really better than asus???
BTW, she use it for movie and internet, not for gaming la.....
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get the laptop or netbook that last long ah. 8hours like acer timeline and other brand that i dont know.

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