Z68 GD65 G3 7681vP2 ME 8 minor issues.

Update the bios to 7681vP2.zip following the instructions since the forum flasher didn't work for some odd reason the first time (prolly cause its packed into a exe). It flashed in windows or prepared the USB to flash on boot in DOS which i assume is how the ME part is done at least. The flash went fine and all functionality is retained except a few minor issues.
i7 2700k
z68 gd65 g3
7681vP2 bios
ME is matching the latest intel driver version wise in both bios/system 8.0.10.1464
1. You cannot specify your own clock ratio in BIOS, it will set it but when getting into windows it will show stock speeds @ 3.5.
2. If you use Turbo it will clock to 3.6 and if you enable enchanced turbo it will fluctuate between 3.6/3.9 as specified for intels specs, but not stay at a consistent 3.9 when stressing the CPU with prime/intel burn test. I believe it should stay at 3.9 until the system is freed up cpu wise and not fluctuate at all.
There are a few new features and settings but none that really stand out for any possible fix. I needed the updated support for the k90 keyboard which is not provided in a "normal" update as there is none thats provided. If i was suppose to flash only the bios and not update ME as i read in another thread well it was not specified clearly anywhere that i could see.
The updated bios/me seems to offer better vdroop control along with various other features and multiple fixes for previous issues.

could be that the change log specifically stating that it supports corsair k60/90 keyboards which gave that impression and its working now. as for being unable to set a specific clock its related to a specific setting "Power Technology" setting being disabled despite in previous revisions it had no effect being disabled. all the other sub settings to it are disabled so i am curious as to whats actually being used if its still set to Custom instead of disabled.
as for reporting i normally would but the process wants me to register the product which i have no intentions doing so at this time. if some other individual wishes to post the issue which is reproducible, also probably affecting ivybridge cpus then they can do so and link the thread.

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    *Sometimes the fan goes to full power just to go back to normal. for no reason! analogies to the display's brightness change are freely interpretable
    Excuse my english, i don't think everything is proper there!
    i just wanted a professional notebook  ... atm this isn't the case.
    I disabled Multi-Core in BIOS so i don't have regular lags.
    I always keep energy saving settings to "Maximum Performance" so i don't have regular contrast issues.
    I deinstalled ThinkAdvantage Access Connections so i don't have random WLAN Adapter "power offs".

    The change in brightness is controlled by an inactivity (idle) timer. It dims the screen, preserving battey and extending the LCD life after X minutes of inactivity. To change (or turn off) this behavior, open Power Manager, swich to Advanced view, and under each power scheme, choose the "Idle Timers" section and edit "dim display" and "dimmed display brightness." If you don't like the feature, maybe just make "turn off display" a shorter time and "
    dim display" to zero (never) so it jut turns off the monitor instead of dimming.
    The other reply is right - having a touchpad was an option on the x201. For those who have both touchpad an trackpoint, FN-F8 toggles them on and off. They just didn't make a whole seperate keyboard with hat blue icon blacked out But you're right, it looks like a fan. I think arrows eminating from a dot would better represent the trackpoint.
    And right - don't stop your fan from running! Unless it's going wacky like toggling off/high-speed every 2 seconds, it's just doing its job of keeping your CPU and other components cool so they don't die. There is a third-party fan controller here that ay give you more control, but it's not officially tested on the x201 yet.
    Save for your other minor observations, this is most definitely a professional notebook. You need look no further than the hinges (no to mention the built-in keyboard light) for proof.
    Enjoy

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