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Support By Model:
GL30 (Compal HGL30)
Specifications:
Click Here
Driver Links:
Click Here
BIOS Update Links:
- Intel VBI BIOS:
Click Here (BIOS
Version 105 - 08/02/06)
- Compal Non-VBI BIOS :
Click Here (BIOS
Version 112A - 01/19/07)
Guides:
Note:
Any unauthorized modifications or repairs performed on a notebook will
void the warranty.
FAQ:
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Issue: After
installing the Compal* GL30 BIOS (version GL30-003), the
notebook fan runs at full speed and does not turn off or
slow down while the system is running. The BIOS boot screen
shows an UNKNOWN Project ID error and question marks by the
BIOS version number.
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| Solution:
This problem can be corrected by installing the latest BIOS
(version v101A or newer). |
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Issue: After
installing the Compal* GL30 BIOS (version GL30-003), the
notebook fan runs at full speed and does not turn off or
slow down while the system is running. The BIOS boot screen
shows an UNKNOWN Project ID error and question marks by the
BIOS version number.
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| Solution:
This problem can be corrected by installing the latest BIOS
(version v101A or newer). |
GL31 (Compal HGL31)
Specifications:
Click Here
Driver Links:
Click Here
BIOS Update Links:
- Intel VBI BIOS:
Click Here (BIOS
Version 105 - 08/02/06)
- Compal Non-VBI BIOS :
Click Here (BIOS
Version 112A - 01/19/07)
Guides:
Note:
Any unauthorized modifications or repairs performed on a notebook will
void the warranty.
FAQ:
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Issue: After
installing the Compal* GL31 BIOS (version GL30-003), the
notebook fan runs at full speed and does not turn off or
slow down while the system is running. The BIOS boot screen
shows an UNKNOWN Project ID error and question marks by the
BIOS version number.
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| Solution:
This problem can be corrected by installing the latest BIOS
(version v101A or newer). |
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Issue: After
installing the Compal* GL31 BIOS (version GL30-003), the
notebook fan runs at full speed and does not turn off or
slow down while the system is running. The BIOS boot screen
shows an UNKNOWN Project ID error and question marks by the
BIOS version number.
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| Solution:
This problem can be corrected by installing the latest BIOS
(version v101A or newer). |
EL80 (Compal HEL80)
Specifications:
Click Here
Driver Links:
Click Here
BIOS Update Links:
- Intel VBI BIOS:
Click Here
(BIOS Version 107B - 08/03/06)
- Compal Non-VBI BIOS :
Click Here (BIOS
Version 116B - 01/23/07)
Guides:
Note:
Any unauthorized modifications or repairs performed on a notebook will
void the warranty.
FAQ:
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Issue:
Graphics problems exist after booting to Windows*. When
upgrading a Compal EL80 with a BIOS prior to v102B, the
NVidia graphics driver needs to be updated to driver v83.90
before updating BIOS to 102B or later. Not doing so will
result in graphics issues once the system boots to the OS.
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| Workaround:
Install the 83.90 or greater graphics driver and update prior to
upgrading BIOS. You may need to revert the BIOS to an earlier
revision, such as 012A, in order to restore the graphics and
update the graphics driver. The BIOS may then be upgraded.
Contact your support representative if you are unable to obtain
these early revision BIOS installation files. |
EL81 (Compal HEL81)
Specifications:
Click Here
Driver Links:
Click Here
BIOS Update Links:
- Intel VBI BIOS:
Click Here
(BIOS Version 107B - 08/03/06)
- Compal Non-VBI BIOS :
Click Here (BIOS
Version 116B - 01/23/07)
Guides:
Note:
Any unauthorized modifications or repairs performed on a notebook will
void the warranty.
- Please use guides from the EL80 model above
FAQ:
S62J (ASUS Z62J)
Specifications:
Click Here
Driver Links:
Click Here
BIOS Update Links:
- Intel VBI BIOS:
Click Here Here (BIOS
Version 209 - 10/23/06)
- ASUS Non-VBI BIOS :
Click Here (BIOS
Version 209 - 10/23/06)
Guides:
Note:
Any unauthorized modifications or repairs performed on a notebook will
void the warranty.
FAQ:
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Issue: S62
series system does not boot, screen is blank. ASmobile S62J
and S62FP systems require a hardware update to support
Intel® Core™2 Duo processors. These systems will only
support Intel® Core™ Duo (Yonah) and Intel® Celeron™
(Dothan) processors.
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Workaround:
None.
ASmobile has issued S62JM and S62FPM systems which will support
Merom. |
S96F (ASUS Z96Js)
Specifications:
Click Here
Driver Links:
Click Here
BIOS Update Links:
- Intel VBI BIOS:
Click Here (BIOS
Version 901 - 09/14/06)
- ASUS Non-VBI BIOS :
Click Here (BIOS
Version 801 - 07/14/06)
Guides:
Note:
Any unauthorized modifications or repairs performed on a notebook will
void the warranty.
FAQ:
S96J (ASUS Z96Js)
Specifications:
Click Here
Driver Links:
Click Here
BIOS Update Links:
- Intel VBI BIOS: Click
Here (BIOS
Version 1104 - 11/22/06)
- ASUS Non-VBI BIOS :
Click Here (BIOS
Version 0901 - 07/18/06)
Guides:
Note:
Any unauthorized modifications or repairs performed on a notebook will
void the warranty.
FAQ:
- Issue:
Camera driver issue. Asus* S96J (AS96J945PM1) Sertek Camera
(BisonCam) not able to install successfully via autorun from
the driver install CD that was shipped with the system.
Root cause:
Autorun is pointing to wrong setup file. |
| Solution:
Manually run the setup.bat file rather than the setup.exe file.
There is a new CD image that fixes the problem. All S96J systems
shipped after July 1, 2006 should have the autorun problem
corrected on the new drivers CD (version 2.0). As a work-around,
the camera driver can be downloaded and installed manually. |
- Issue:
Asus* S96J (AS96J945PM1) will not resume from standby. ASUS
S96J with latest BIOS (Z96JS-ASUS-0601.ROM) and ATI video
driver (V8.233-CCC-060308a-031601C_logo.zip) will not resume
from standby (lid close - goes into standby, open lid -
system seems to wake up, hard drive seems active, but screen
never comes on and system appears hung).
The only way to recover is to
either pull the battery or to hold down the power button until
the laptop power shuts off.
If only using the standard VGA
driver instead of the ATI graphics driver, there is no options
to send the system into standby.
This problem also causes a
BSOD on occasion. |
| Solution:
Memory compatibility issue. Change SODIMM (from a different
memory vendor). |
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Issue:
ASmobile S96J (AS96J945PM1) and S96F (AS96F945GM1) systems
show the same GUID. These notebooks are supposed to have a
unique GUID for each individual SKU. This issue impacts RIS
installations of the OS in that the network will be confused
as to which device is which if they all have this same GUID.
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| Solution:
Update BIOS to revision v1001 or newer for S96J, and update BIOS
to revision v901 or newer for S96F. |
SW1 (Quanta SW1)
Specifications:
Click Here
Driver Links:
Click Here
BIOS Update Links:
- Intel VBI BIOS:
Click Here (BIOS
Version Q3B81 - 10/30/06)
- Quanta Non-VBI BIOS :
Click Here (BIOS
Version - //)
Guides:
Note:
Any unauthorized modifications or repairs performed on a notebook will
void the warranty.
FAQ:
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Issue: Quanta SW1
(QSW1945GM1) systems w/ BIOS revision Q3A21 may experience
battery drain from a fully charged battery when the system
is powered down and unplugged from AC power.
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| Solution:
Update BIOS to revision Q3A61 or newer. |
- Issue:
Quanta SW1 (QSW1945GM1) systems w/ BIOS revision Q3A61 -
System Standby function is not working correctly when
activated by the lid switch. The Q3A61 BIOS sets the laptop
lid switch to toggle. There are two conditions that exist as
a result:
Symptoms:
- Under normal use
conditions and the laptop lid is closed, the laptop goes
into standby mode. (expected)
- If the laptop is already
in standby mode and then the lid is closed, the laptop comes
out of standby. (not expected)
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| Solution:
No solution is currently available. Until a newer BIOS revision
is available, it is recommended that customers ensure that the
laptop is not already in standby before closing the lid. |
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Issue: Quanta*
SW1 (QSW1945GM1), TW3M (TW3M945GM1), and TW3A (TW3A945PM1)
LCD light sensor is not functioning.
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| Solution:
Press 'NumLK' and then 'Fn+Home', the LCD light sensor can work.
The problem occurs in SW1 systems with BIOS revision 3A61 or
newer and TW3 systems with BIOS revision 3Bxx or newer. The
functionality change is related to support for the Japanese
keyboard. 'Fn+Home' is reserved for another function on Japanese
keyboards. Quanta implemented 'NumLK' followed by 'Fn+Home' to
enable the LCD light sensor function as a workaround. |
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All Models FAQ:
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Issue: Audio
driver (High Definition Audio) does not work with Windows*
XP w/ SP1.
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| Solution:
Before installing the audio or modem driver which
base on High Definition (HD) Audio bus:
- Update Windows* XP Operating System (OS)
to Service Pack 2 (SP 2)
- Install the Microsoft* patch: "kb888111.exe"
- Install the audio driver
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Issue: Unable to
customize or change the default boot logo to a customized
boot logo (i.e. reseller/customer name). Boot logo default
is the ODM name.
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| Solution:
Requires a Bios flash update. There is a flash tool (utility)
available for download that will change the Boot logo from the
ODM name to the customer's name. In some countries this
consistent name between the boot screen and the name on the
platform is required by law. |
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Issue: Software
Installation - OS & Driver Install Order.
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Solution:
Recommended Software Installation Procedures and Software Load
Order Instructions:
- If starting with a brand new OS install,
update the BIOS before installing any operating system,
software, or drivers.
- Reboot
- Install Microsoft* Windows* XP (Home,
Professional, or Media Center Edition) - (reboot as
necessary)
- Apply Windows* XP SP 2 (service pack 2) -
(reboot as necessary)
- The first driver to install is the
chipset driver (Intel® Chipset Software Installation
Utility).
- Reboot
- Install the video driver next. - (reboot
as necessary)
- Before installing the HD audio or modem
driver which is based on the High Definition Audio bus, the
"kb888111.exe" packet must be installed. (Note: this packet
only works with Windows* XP SP 2).
- Then install other drivers such as LAN,
WLAN, and/or Card reader…and others as necessary. (Note:
Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection Wireless LAN software
must be installed, which includes the WLAN driver and the
WLAN device configuration utilities).
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Issue: System
will not start, no power, or will not boot up.
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Solution:
Disassembling, assembling, upgrading and troubleshooting
computers should be performed only by a computer professional
since the electronic devices may cause serious damage to the
installer, the system and its components if it is done
improperly. Before attempting to disassemble or assemble
notebook computers, carefully review the documentation specific
for the laptop computer and its related components. Also, make
sure to follow Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures.
- Determine if the system worked before.
- Ensure that all of the installed
components are properly seated.
- Determine if there have been any recent
changes. Often, recent changes are the cause of the problem.
If recent changes have been done, verify the configuration
of those changes. If a new device was installed, suspect
that the new device is causing the problem. This can be done
by replacing the suspect device with a known working device
and trying that device in a known working machine.
- Check the LCD panel brightness and
contrast controls.
- If attempting to run the laptop from
battery, try running the laptop from the AC adapter. If it
works with the AC adapter, the problem may be with either
the battery pack or the charging system. If the battery pack
or charging system are the problem, contact Intel Customer
Support.
- Use a voltmeter or an AC tester to
confirm that there is adequate AC voltage at the wall
outlet.
- An AC adapter can be tested with a
voltmeter (measuring DC voltage) whereas the output should
be +/-.3 volts.
- Check for shorts and overloads inside
computer by removing nonessential items such as wireless LAN
device, optical disk drive, and/or hard disk drive, just to
see if the machine attempts a Power-On Self Test.
- Make sure that the laptop computer
supports the processor that you are installing including
type of processor, speed and voltage. Note: Mobile
processors are not interchangeable between all mobile
chipsets. For example, an Intel® Pentium M processor does
not work in a system that is made for a mobile Intel®
Pentium III processor and vise versa. Barebones notebooks
that are Verified by Intel® are based upon the Mobile Intel®
945 and 940GML Express Chipset Family. As such, the only
processors that will work in these systems are: Dual-Core:
Intel® Core™ Duo processor 2300, Intel® Core™ Duo processor
2400, Intel® Core™ Duo processor 2500, and Intel® Core™ Duo
processor 2600. Single-Core: Intel® Core™ Solo processor
1300.
- If you just installed a processor, make
sure that you have inserted the processor completely in the
socket and that the processor is oriented correctly. In
addition, make sure that the screw that locks the processor
in place is adjusted correctly. Check the laptop service
manual for the correct orientation.
- Swap any detachable RAM and the processor
with known good replacements one at a time. If suspect one
of these components, try it in another laptop computer. In
addition, if you installed RAM into the notebook computer,
make sure that the RAM is on the tested memory list for the
laptop computer.
- If the problem still exists, you need to
contact Intel Customer Support.
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- Issue:
System does not boot, error codes may or may not appear. If
the Intel® Core™2 Duo is installed before first upgrading
the BIOS, the following error codes may appear (system
dependant):
- Intel CPU uCode
loading error
- Unknown BIOS error.
Error Code = FFFF
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| Solution:
Install the original Intel® Core™ Duo processor (Yonah) and
follow the steps above to upgrade the BIOS and then install the
Core™2 Duo processor. |
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Issue:
Interrupting the BIOS Update may corrupt the system BIOS.
Corrupting the system BIOS may result in permanent damage to
the system. Although some laptops are now incorporating
special areas of BIOS memory called boot blocks that can be
used to recover a corrupted BIOS, if this option isn't
available the laptop will need to be replaced.
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Workaround:
None.
For the most current list of driver downloads, patches, fixes,
and other file updates, please refer to the Intel® Reseller
Center support site for Verified by Intel®. |
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