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I didn't see anything on the first page of this thread about running a command prompt(in the instructions)?

Well I didn't get too far. The first step is to create a backup of the bios using the backup.bat batch file. I got an error that the file had to be executed as an administrator. Run as the administrator solved the error message but it did not create the required backup.

I'm holding off on flashing... still a little nervous.

Thank svl7. I was a huge AMD fan back when their CPU's were competitive with the Intel CPU's and it looks like AMD's APU solution is a good design alternative/idea. I think my son wants to stick with Asus because I have a g75vw and his older brother has an Asus laptop (with the Intel HD graphics).

My son wants a new laptop for mild gaming and he is currently looking at a K55 asus model with the i7 processor and Intel HD video. There was recently a sale on another asus model with the amd a8 apu which had a higher graphics rating on windows experience index. We are in Canada so suggestions from our market would be helpful. tx

I just posted a message over at Asus ROG forum asking about cleaning the rubber-like surface of this laptop. I was thinking about turtle wax ice (car polish)

I donno, Crysis3 give the 660m a real work out. One of the reasons I found this site... looking to do some tweaking.

svl7, just a quick question about this statement... do the modified bios' here cause any grief if I want to do a clean install on my system with the modded bios? I've found that I can do a clean install using the windows8 DVD and my system is activated upon startup showing an AAOEM at the end of the product ID. tx LBJGH

I'm surprised a few of you guys are talking about trying to replace the gpu on a $1400 laptop. Would a modded bios or 680 make that much difference in gaming or is this more about "doing it because you can?"