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MSI GT780DXR BIOS Update

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Hello, I don't know how to update the BIOS of my MSI GT780 DXR to change its base processor. It has an i7 2670HQ, and I'm going to change it to a 3610HQ, but when I changed it, the computer turns on and restarts in a loop. So I tried to update the BIOS, but the option to update is not marked in the BIOS, even though I've put the USB drive with a BIOS driver for the MSI GT70, even though it's not the same computer, because I can't find anything for my MSI GT780 DXR. In any case, I'm lost; if anyone can help me, that would be cool. Thanks.


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    flo88 Posted messages 28492 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 5 170
     

    Hi

    I'm going to give you some advice, put your old processor back and forget about flashing the BIOS.

    First of all, the nomenclature of the processors doesn't exist, it's "QM" CPUs, not "HQ".

    Then, to be sure of compatibility, you need to know your PC's chipset; some are compatible with both generations of processors you have, others are not.

    And finally, it is essential to have the BIOS that specifically corresponds to your PC; using one from another model will irreparably crash the motherboard if it works. Not to mention that on mobile platforms, a BIOS update is only meant to fix bugs or vulnerabilities, not to allow you to change CPU models; it's not the same philosophy as on ATX motherboards.

    It should be noted that given the age of the PC and processors, the change will not bring any performance improvement.

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  2. Generalzod2838 Posted messages 87 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
     

    Unfortunately, the 2670qm is far too slow while the 3610qm is better for gaming. My friend has a 660m and an i7 3610qm and doesn't lag in Apex, whereas I have a 980m and a 2670qm and I lag a lot. If I change the BIOS battery and put in one from a laptop that supports the 3710qm, will it work?

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      Hello

      No, there is a gap but probably not that significant between your two processors.

      He had the patience to go through all the possible settings to gradually improve the game while avoiding bugs from a wrong setting here and there.

      Each has its own PC with all its peculiarities, and all the settings offered by the software installed on each one.

      That's why on a help forum, there isn't one answer for every question; like you, we need to search for what improves our PC, but not yours.

      I had already given the same answer as flo88, who specifies the same reasons for which I replied to you.

      Read what he says carefully; for every word, look for how the hardware you have works, but also do tests with all the settings you have.

      This is probably what your friend did. And it works when you have patience or when you love what you do.

      The BIOS battery provides the expected voltage, or it is worn out. It's the same, or it is different from the one in the nearby PC.

      But simply removing it clears a memory that keeps the BIOS information when you are not plugged in.

      When you put it back, the memory is lost, so the BIOS restarts, but with different values, the so-called "default" settings. Unless before removing it, you were already using the default settings.

      What seems like a single attempt to you can have different consequences depending on when you make this "BIOS battery" replacement, and we can't generally predict what the result will be for you the next time you replace the BIOS battery.

      We know that if you mess up once while trying any BIOS, the PC can be broken right away.

      For a single model of PC like yours, MSI hasn't provided much information; so far, I've only found one BIOS and no other to update. They don't say anything that helps to replace the processor.

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      1. Generalzod2838 Posted messages 87 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   > berg
         

        Why would the manufacturers have put in a removable processor if it's impossible to update the BIOS to change it? Changing the settings in games is useless; I'm lagging on medium settings with a GTX 980m. It's clear that the processor needs to be changed; I need that extra 10 percent performance from the processor to play my games.

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      2. flo88 Posted messages 28492 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 170 > Generalzod2838 Posted messages 87 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         

        The engine of a car is removable, it's not to put a different one in, but the same one.

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  3. flo88 Posted messages 28492 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 5 170
     

    In fact, you didn't read what I wrote...

    The two processors are close in performance (about a 10% difference), this does not explain any performance difference between your PC and another, you should rather look at the graphics card, the hard drive, and the RAM.

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    1. Generalzod2838 Posted messages 87 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
       

      They still have over 200 places difference in performance rankings, and I doubt that a 980m lags on small games like Roblox. I changed the hard drive to an SSD, and I have 10 gigabytes of RAM.

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