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ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero: Computer does not start after pressing the power button
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Setup:
RetroBook
As described in detail beforehand, our two HP EliteBook 8540p laptops are equipped with the following components, some of which differ significantly from the standard configuration. Both are […]
RetroBook 8540p #12:
Conclusion and thoughts
Based on everything I now know about the 8540p, if I were to tackle a similar project again, or if I were to come across another model like […]
RetroBook 8540p #11:
Software Setup
I will try to keep this section as brief as possible, as it is a very individual matter. BIOS-Update: If the BIOS has not yet been updated to […]
RetroBook 8540p #10:
Other hardware
I would also like to mention here that the BIOS CMOS battery that is installed at the factory is unnecessarily complicated and proprietary in design. But it could […]
RetroBook 8540p #9:
Overclocking the GPU
After successfully installing the drivers, I first installed Unigine Heaven (a DirectX 11 benchmark) to see if the 3D acceleration really runs smoothly and also how the power-hungry […]
RetroBook 8540p #8:
GPU drivers
Since the Quadro 2000M now appears to be running on the hardware side, the previously downloaded Nvidia graphics drivers must now be installed, matching the respective operating system. […]