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I successfully overclocked my notebook. Thank you all!! Notebook: Dell Inspiron N5110 (same to Dell Vostro 3550) PCH: HM67 ME: 7.1.60.1193 ME RW access: HDA_SDO pin Instructions: Dump ME firmware with fptw64.exe -ME -D dump.bin Open dump.bin file with ftic.exe and set Number of Flash Components to 0 Build Image – outimage.bin will be generated. Rename outimage.bin to outimage0.bin Make required modifications and Build Image again. Gallery Compare outimage0.bin and outimage.bin with Beyond Compare or any another tool. Open dump.bin with a hex editor, search for outimage0.bin values and replace them with outimage.bin values. Eg: If you changed SRC Source Select from 0x00033733 to 0x00133734 you'll need to change 33 37 03 00 to 34 37 13 00 a single time. All values changed are placed at close offsets. Flash ME firmware with fptw64.exe -ME -F dump.bin XTU:

Yes. If Number of Flash Components isn't 0 FITC will generate 3 full flash files who have 4-16MB. Leaving it default probably don't make any difference for my purpose but generating ME only is easier to compare it with ME firmware extracted by fptw64.exe.

Hello everyone, I have contacted SilverStone Technology and asked them about the status of this project, after I told them how excited we are about it. Unfortunately the response was the one we all expected but hoped to not be true. "Currently the development on the external Thunderbolt GPU box is on hold due to licensing issues.." "..we're forbidden to sell this product because Intel doesn't allow it or support it.." and about the involvement of ASUS "...we were trying to resolve the licensing issue with Intel by co-branding with Asus. However, Intel seemed to postpone this project indefinitely for the moment.." At this point we all know that waiting is useless, I write this to ask you if maybe we could start a petition or a kickstarter campaign, anything? I think we can create a precedent and things might change in the long run

So after flashing the new BIOS I have been getting longer boots. The laptop seems to get stuck randomly at the LENOVO screen, then reboot itself normally. I did the BIOS 2.07 flash mod, I did install successfully a new WIFI card and my connectivity problems went away. I don't mind the longer boot time, I'm just wondering if it could be a sign of something else going on or if this should be concerning. Anyone experiencing the same? My hardware: Y510p Model #59370012 Swapped HDD for Samsung PRO SSD 256GB " WIFI for Intel 7260 AC + Bluetooth

INFO: How to choose the most efficient 45W i7-quad Summary: recommend a i7-3720QM or i7-3740QM/i7-3820QM as best value CPU upgrades with at most 9% performance variation between the three. The i7-37xxQM or i7-38xxQM being more power efficient, if battery life is important than the i7-36xxQM CPUs. @bjorm, I recently tested three i7-3740QM CPUs, all SR0UV spec. Notebookcheck says these have up to x35 4-core mode here. Results below for them. I skipped from x13 to x22, starting at x23 to see the ramp up to the the highest non-turbo freq (x27) of the lowest end 45W i7-quad (i7-3610QM). Comparing the best (#1) and worst (#3) we find there is quite a difference between them. The more efficient one runs x12 at 0.1051V lower, can run x34 even engaging x35 for some time (2mins with bottom cover off) until presumably thermal limits start seeing it pull back the multiplier. It runs x34 at 0.04V and 3.6W TDP lower than the worst one's x33 multiplier. It's x34 mode using the same power as if the the worst was running at x31.5!! The worse one will not run at x35 let alone x34. NOTE: Haswell results from a Dell E6440. Ivy Bridge results from a 2570P. Sandy Bridge results from a 2560P. // = missing data in sample set XX = specced multiplier unavailable due to TDP throttling or because is an engineering sample (ES) BOLD = unlocked multiplier YELLOW = x12 TDP CYAN = x27 TDP used to gauge comparative efficiency MAUVE= highest 4-core turbo multiplier used during benchmark Note: (i) ordered by voltage/TDP at x27 multiplier, lowest to highest (ii) values reported are the consistent ones observed after initial benchmark start fluctuation (iii) TDP reported reflective of CPU temperature. Temperature value not being used due to significant individual machine variance, eg: ambient temps, cooling mods and other internal engaged hardware such as HDD, wifi, WWAN, bluetooth. (iv) Throttlestop can be used to limit the turbo frequency. Eg: Can limit a 45W i7-3630QM to x29 so it runs like a 35W i7-3632QM. <span style='background: yellow'>If scouting for the coolest running i7-quad off say ebay, suggest ask the vendor to report the x27 TDP using Throttlestop as I did above. That quick check being a good indicator of overall CPU efficiency.</span> Maybe @Aikimox can his i7-3840QM CPU multiplier/voltage/TDP table too? I can then add it to the table so we can build up knowledge about how these CPUs differ. Use of copper shim increased max turbo What's interesting is now I have my 25x25x0.8mm copper plate sandwiched between the heatsink and CPU, my temps are noticably lower and the i7-3740QM can hold x35 4-cores for at least 2 minutes. Previously it would downclock from x35 to a locked x34 within seconds. This makes me wonder if the CPU temps are the limiting factor here? Now after a number of minutes of a locked x35 4-core mode where the temps have risen I see the turbo then start oscillating between x35 and x34. Presumably to either keep TDP or temps in check. I'm now wondering if I now installed a US$7.59-shipped 42mmx42mmx1.2mm copper shim instead whether I'd be able to hold x35 indefinitely? That's about the max size of a shim that would fit within the constraints of the heatsink screw mounts, though the 1.2mm thickness might be too much. 0.8mm or 1.0mm would be better. Details of how to configure Throttlestop to do such a table as above Click "turn on" , set the multiplier you want then run a a TS bench. I used 1024M as the 32M finishes in like 8s. The CPU will be running at 100% load. Below is the Throttlestop window that I set and I observed while my other 1024M TS bench window was still running to determine the x12 table entry: The way I get a pretty stable TDP is I start a x12 TS 1024M 4-core/8-thread benchmark, let it settle into a rhythm and not do not stop it. Then I just change the multi along to the next one .. x23, wait a few secs for it to stabilize and take the volt & TDP reading, then change multi to x24, wait a few secs for it to stabilize and take the volt & TDP reading and so on until the I gather the results for all available multipliers. I found this gave accurate numbers that can be repeated with subsequent runs hours or days apart.

Right. I've sent someone some files but I never got any reply so far, but it should work anyway: Downgrade to bios v2.07 by using the attached file. It flashes from within Windows. Make sure AC and battery are connected. Before proceeding to the flash go to the bios and enable bios flashback and make sure you have secure boot disabled. Y510p-Y410p_v207_[stock].zip

More stuff exclusive for T|I users, voltage mods: All the vbios listed here are attached at the end of the post. ******************************** Nvidia 800m series: Nvidia GTX 880m (8GB version only): 'OC edition' -> unlocked overclocking limits, voltage adjustable, power target adjustable, optimized performance at higher clocks Can be used for all current 880m (Clevo, MSI and Dell). Nvidia GTX 870m: 'OC edition' -> see above Nvidia GTX 860m (GK104 variant): 'OC edition' -> see above. Refer to the file name to know which version is suited for your system. NOTE: Only for the Kepler version of the 860m. Silly Nvidia started giving different GPUs the same name. ******************************** Nvidia 700m series: Nvidia GTX 780m: 'OC edition' -> unlocked overclocking limits, voltage adjustable, power target adjustable, optimized performance at higher clocks Can be used for all current 780m (Clevo, MSI and Dell). Nvidia GTX 770m: 'OC edition' -> see above Nvidia GTX 765m: 'OC edition' -> see above. Refer to the file name to know which version is suited for your system. ********************************* Nvidia 600m series: MSI GTX 680m (4GB version): 'OC edition' revised -> higher limits for software overclocking, stock default clocks ----------------------- Dell GTX 680m (2GB version) vbios: 'OCedition' revised -> higher limits for software overclocking, stock default clocks same with increased 3d voltage ('OV') -> refer to the file name ----------------------- Clevo GTX 680m (4GB version) vbios: 'OCedition' revised -> higher limits for software overclocking, stock default clocks. For P1xxHM based systems I recommend only using version 80.04.29.00.01 !! Some users reported issue with other vbios versions (stock or modified, doesn't matter). EM users make sure you're on the latest BIOS / EC same with increased 3d voltage ('OV') -> refer to the file name (Same warning as above applies to P1xxHM users). ----------------------- K3000m: (Nvidia) K3000m - 80.04.3A.00.07 'OCedition' -> higher software overclocking limit Should work on all K3000m, unless you got a board ID mismatch. (HP) K3000m - 80.04.33.00.2E - 'OC edition' - > same as above, but probably the better choice if you use a HP machine ----------------------- K5000m: (Dell) K5000m - 80.04.33.00.35 - 'OCedition' -> higher software overclocking limit, stock 3d clocks 758MHz It's Dell but should work on all K5000m, unless you get a board ID mismatch. ----------------------- GTX 670mx: MSI 670mx (1.5GB) - 80.04.5B.00.A5_'OCedition'_rev00 -> higher software overclocking limits, tweaked performance at high clocks. Same board as the Clevo card. Clevo 670mx (3GB) - 80.04.58.00.03_'OC edition'_rev02 -> same as above, plus voltage is adjustable per software. ---------------------- MSI GTX 675mx: MSI 675mx (2GB) - 80.04.58.00.14_'OCedition'_rev00 -> higher software overclocking limits, tweaked performance at high clocks. MSI 675mx (4GB) - 80.04.58.00.0E_'OCedition'_rev00 -> same as above, vbios for 4GB card (!) ----------------------- Clevo GTX 675mx: Clevo 675mx (4GB) - 80.04.58.00.05_'OCedition'_rev00 -> higher software overclocking limits, tweaked performance at high clocks. ----------------------- ASUS G75VW BIOS: - 660m at 1000MHz core / 1400MHz memory - additional BIOS menus http://forum.techinferno.com/asus-gaming-notebook-forum/2538-%5Bg75vw%5D-modified-bios-vbios-higher-overclocking.html ------- Donation link in case you want to buy me a beer Thanks and cheers! *** FILE DOWNLOAD LOCATION: