07-26-2017 12:25 PM - last edited on 03-05-2024 10:09 PM by ROGBot
07-27-2017 01:15 AM
07-27-2017 04:16 AM
onepiece wrote:
hi random_soldier1337
please provide your nb's serial number, i will confirm the correct model for you.
07-28-2017 03:45 AM
random_soldier1337 wrote:
07-28-2017 10:02 AM
marceloh wrote:
Please, erase your serial number from here!
It can cause your problems in the future.
The difference in the model lays on the CPU installed:
If you have a Skylake CPU, e.g. i7-6700HQ, your model is the GL502VS.
If you have a Kaby-lake CPU, e.g. i7-7700HQ, your model is the GL502VSK, with a "K" from Kaby-Lake.
You should always trust what is flashed on your BIOS, especially if it is the factory one.
This small difference is because:
1) Asus kept the design of the laptop;
2) Asus spent so much money on marketing, that a change in the initial model name would cost a fortune to advert all over again.
Nevertheless, you should trust, above all, in the Asus's own WinFlash application.
You can find it under "BIOS Utility" on your model's support page.
Procedure:
1) First download the BIOS update file (today, the latest version it is the 303);
2) Extract it and place it on the root folder of your main disk, usually C:\ ;
3) The name should be something like "GL502VSK-AS.303";
4) Install the program WinFlash, available under the BIOS Utility tab on Asus's support page of your model;
5) Open it and select manual selection of BIOS file (do not select via internet, because I simply do not trust it);
6) Follow the instructions and wait for the reboot and flash;
7) The procedure takes some time, so be patient and do not touch any button until Windows boots up again.
😎 Done.
Enjoy your - supposedly - more stable system 🙂
07-29-2017 10:04 AM
random_soldier1337 wrote:
My machine has the i7-7700HQ. Then it is GL502VSK, right?
07-28-2017 12:38 PM
jamreal18 wrote:
So if I buy this laptop, I can't use it properly?
Do I need to update BiOs first?
07-29-2017 02:01 AM
random_soldier1337 wrote:
No. I've been using it till now with no problems. I just wanted to know if it is worth updating BIOS and how to do it (which was already explained how to do so).
07-29-2017 03:36 AM
jamreal18 wrote:
Why do we need to update the BIOS?
jamreal18 wrote:
Why too much complicated?
jamreal18 wrote:
Can't Asus just do it before they sell their laptops?
jamreal18 wrote:
Cant we just use it instantly on purchase?