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:

  • 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.
Solution: This problem can be corrected by installing the latest BIOS (version v101A or newer).
  • 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.
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:

  • 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.
Solution: This problem can be corrected by installing the latest BIOS (version v101A or newer).
  • 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.
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:

  • 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.
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:

  • 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.
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).
  • 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.
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:

  • 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.
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:

  1. Under normal use conditions and the laptop lid is closed, the laptop goes into standby mode. (expected)
  2. If the laptop is already in standby mode and then the lid is closed, the laptop comes out of standby. (not expected)
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.
  • Issue: Quanta* SW1 (QSW1945GM1), TW3M (TW3M945GM1), and TW3A (TW3A945PM1) LCD light sensor is not functioning.
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.

All Models

FAQ:

  • Issue: Audio driver (High Definition Audio) does not work with Windows* XP w/ SP1.
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
  • 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.
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.
  • Issue: Software Installation - OS & Driver Install Order.
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).
  • Issue: System will not start, no power, or will not boot up.
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.
  • 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
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.
  • 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.
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®.