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awarsoca · ‎01-05-2012

While in BB to buy my middle schooler a laptop, I came across an open box (display model) of the G74SX, They cut me an incredible deal on it as it came with no software or battery. I bought it for me to replace my desktop. I've been trying to read through the threads and will be doing a fresh install soon (this weekend maybe). I can't flash the BIOS from 202 to 203 until I get a battery. ASUS Store has it for $139 and I've seen it on the aftermarket for $68 or so. Has anyone bought an aftermarket battery? Are there any to stay away from?
I notice there is no driver listed for the webcam, I presume Windows will recognize that without any issues, correct?
In downloading the drivers, I am not sure whether to get the Atheros (no Atheros in Device Manager or Control Panel ) or to get the Intel ProSet. The Driver page mentions a 6230 but Device manager shows I have 6150. I presume that I should be using the listed ProSet Drivers and not the Atheros?
As I don't have the driver Disk, is there any place I can get a copy of the wallpapers, etc? Chasity's link is down. ~shrug~

Clint

~idiot savant~

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Trijicon · ‎01-05-2012

You can google ROG wallpapers to get some decent ones... Here are a couple, see if you can use these...

Trijicon · ‎01-05-2012

Here's another

Ack... Not letting me upload the other two... but here are plenty on a google search:

http://www.google.com/search?q=ROG+wallpaper&hl=en&qscrl=1&nord=1&rlz=1T4ASUT_en___US461&site=webhp&...

awarsoca · ‎01-05-2012

Trijicon wrote:
Here's another

Ack... Not letting me upload the other two... but here are plenty on a google search:

http://www.google.com/search?q=ROG+wallpaper&hl=en&qscrl=1&nord=1&rlz=1T4ASUT_en___US461&site=webhp&...

Thanks for the link!

Clint

~idiot savant~

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BrodyBoy · ‎01-05-2012

Most BB models have an Intel WLAN card, and if Device Manager lists the 6150, that's what you've likely got. Download the appropriate driver.

You should definitely use an Intel driver, not Atheros or Azurewave. But you have two choices_ just the driver, or the driver + the PROSet software suite. The drivers are exactly the same. (Intel drivers work for all their current cards.)

You should already have the G74 wallpapers on your computer.....just save them before you do the re-install.

PS: Do literally mean the battery??? They sold one with no battery? I don't know of any 3rd-party options, since it's custom made specifically for the G74 chassis. I think I'd just buy one from Asus.

fostert · ‎01-05-2012

I've looked around on the e-market for that G74 battery and have found none! They are currently a specialty of ASUS I guess...grab it here -> http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3924

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G74SX-CST1-CBIL, i7 2630QM 2GHz
32GB DDR3 RAM @1333MHz
GTX560M 3GB DDR5 (192 bit)
17.3" LED 1920x1080
Sentelic TP, BIOS 203
Debian Linux Wheezy (Testing) Kernel 3.2, NVIDIA 295.40

awarsoca · ‎01-05-2012

fostert wrote:
I've looked around on the e-market for that G74 battery and have found none! They are currently a specialty of ASUS I guess...grab it here -> http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3924

I found a couple of sites. Takes a few pages to get like 2 or 3 aftermarket sites

Clint

~idiot savant~

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awarsoca · ‎01-05-2012

I ordered this battery http://www.laptopbatterymag.com/asus-g74sx.htm

Clint

~idiot savant~

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XTR3M3 · ‎01-05-2012

that looks like a good deal i ordered a charger using my stores supplier... discounts! i wonder if asus plans on making an extended battery.. battery like a 16 cell or something.. for 4hours of b-life for us that dont have wall sockets in our class rooms..

BrodyBoy · ‎01-08-2012

@awarsoca: Has that wireless card ever worked?

New G74SX-BBK7 owner, few questions