Most probably not, you should be fine without it. I didn't need it but when running win experience index the hdd score was capped at 5.9 and installing those drivers fixed it for me.
Acer 8371/3810 Owners Thread
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Most probably not, you should be fine without it. I didn't need it but when running win experience index the hdd score was capped at 5.9 and installing those drivers fixed it for me.
Soldato
Also people who just got this laptop. You have to use old ati and intel drivers to be able to switch graphics inside windows. These old drivers dont have hardware accelleration etc.
The way I do it is use my modified bios and change the graphics from the bios. Set it to ati only or intel only. Means the other is disabled in windows and you can install the latest graphics drivers for the graphics you choose. This does mean you have to restart and enter bios settings when you want to switch graphics, but its not like you should need to switch back and forward frequently anyway.
Are you sure this is right? do you have any links or other info regarding this to confirm/back it up?
With programs such as Arcsoft Total Media Theatre and PowerDVD, the hardware acceleration option is always there and ticked on my 8371 (it's not greyed out like it would be on a system that doesn't support hardware acceleration).
By all accounts the Intel 4500 was pretty much designed for high definition playback and has a high level of hardware acceleration for this purpose as far as I know (clicky) and I'm almost positive the ATI card will have it also (clicky).
Granted the drivers need to support it but considering that the hardware came first before the drivers I'd expect even the earliest version of the driver to support the capabilities of both cards.
As far as I'm concerned hardware acceleration is working fine here?
Any ideas anyone? Cheers
im only getting 4.3 index
something wrong?
if updated graphics driver and AHCI too
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and fingerprint driver gets half way and hangs
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Man of Honour
Anyone got a sleeve for their 8371? I wondered if a 13" Macbook sleeve would fit?
Soldato
Just got mine (had to fetch it from TNT) and the thing keeps shutting its self down!! Think i've got a dud I've disabled graphics switching to see if it makes any difference and it seems to have installed Windows7 now.. I want to update the BIOS but really don't want it to shut down half way through!!!
The WD HD has also been removed as it's only 5400RPM apparently.
I've disabled graphics switching to see if it makes any difference and it seems to have installed Windows7 now.. I want to update the BIOS but really don't want it to shut down half way through!!! The WD HD has also been removed as it's only 5400RPM apparently.
Are you sure this is right? do you have any links or other info regarding this to confirm/back it up?
With programs such as Arcsoft Total Media Theatre and PowerDVD, the hardware acceleration option is always there and ticked on my 8371 (it's not greyed out like it would be on a system that doesn't support hardware acceleration).
By all accounts the Intel 4500 was pretty much designed for high definition playback and has a high level of hardware acceleration for this purpose as far as I know (clicky) and I'm almost positive the ATI card will have it also (clicky).
Granted the drivers need to support it but considering that the hardware came first before the drivers I'd expect even the earliest version of the driver to support the capabilities of both cards.
As far as I'm concerned hardware acceleration is working fine here?
Sorry I meant Adobe Flash Hardware Accelleration. Like when you watch youtube videos etc. Its only supported in version 8.15.10.2021 and later.
The one on the acer website is something earlier
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I'm also interested in this if anybody has any suggestions.
Man of Honour
Just got mine (had to fetch it from TNT) and the thing keeps shutting its self down!! Think i've got a dud
The WD HD has also been removed as it's only 5400RPM apparently.
Thats a shame hope you get it sorted, I thought the drives were meant to be 7200RPM?
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Looks like the same ones i ran on 7 under same conditions..
Also anyone think this case will work with it. How much does 1mm mean really?
http://www.pakuma.com/products/eco2bag.htm
and fingerprint driver gets half way and hangs
Mine did too, dont worry about it though. When it hangs leave it for afew mins and just restart, the drivers are installed when you check in device manager and it wont bother you again. I have zero intention of actually using the fingerprint reader.
I ordered a sleeve from the bay for around £7, it was for a 13" macbook and it fits but its a very tight squeeze. The laptop only fits in one way, battery on the outward side and because the case is abit elasticy, it stretches and you can just about manoevre the zip around the 2 corners of the laptop which are sticking out.
Those asking about Win 7 WEI scores:
...or thereabouts once you OC the CPU, GPU and fit a SSD.
For instructions please read through the full thread but I will add all the details to the first page tomorrow.
Some websites say 5400rpm some say 7200rpm. Then again when I first got this, the website I ordered from said No webcam, No Bluetooth and No fingerprint reader, but I researched elsewhere and was sure they would be present and they were.
The drives in this laptop are WD Scorpio Blue if memory serves me correct, and they are rated at 5400rpm although for the short time I had mine in, it did seem very decent and I thought it was 7200rpm myself until I took it out.
Soldato
My temps seem high, i'm wondering if this is the reason it's randomly restarting (although it hasn't for a while)
The Radeon is 83.0c and it's not even in use!!
The Radeon is 83.0c and it's not even in use!!
mines at 56 and not in use, cpu is at 40.
Soldato
Well something isn't right then is it! 
Man of Honour
I've taken the spec one off but left ATI / Windows / Intel ones for now.