Should I download the latest BIOS update from acer.com before I upgrade to Windows 8.1 or should I do it afterwards?
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You can definitely do it afterwards cuz that's what I've done. Still I haven't updated my BIOS yet, works fine...
1256492
To upgrade Windows 8.1 it isn't necessary to update BIOS. However, vendor recommends up to date BIOS if you have possibility or time to do it.
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Yes, I did install windows 7 on this computer, after a complete wipe of the HDD. Windows 8 was for some reason very unstable (at least one BSOD a day). All the drivers you can get from the Acer web site. Despite the fact that they are listed as windows 8 drivers, all the installation files worked fine in windows 7. Only driver that is not listed on Acer website is USB 3.0 driver, because windows 8 comes with one by default. If you do a search on web by Hardware ID, you should be able to find the correct one with no problems. I had used the windows 7 for two weeks now and it is completely stable - no BSODs at all. Yes, I did install windows 7 on this computer, after a complete wipe of the HDD. Windows 8 was for some reason very unstable (at least one BSOD a day). All the drivers you can get from the Acer web site. Despite the fact that they are listed as windows 8 drivers, all the installation files worked fine in windows 7. Only driver that is not listed on Acer website is USB 3.0 driver, because windows 8 comes with one by default. If you do a search on web by Hardware ID, you should be able to find the correct one with no problems. I had used the windows 7 for two weeks now and it is completely... » Read More Yes, I did install windows 7 on this computer, after a complete wipe of the HDD. Windows 8 was for some reason very unstable (at least one BSOD a day). All the drivers you can get from the Acer web site. Despite the fact that they are listed as windows 8 drivers, all the installation files worked fine in windows 7. Only driver that is not listed on Acer website is USB 3.0 driver, because windows 8 comes with one by default. If you do a search on web by Hardware ID, you should be able to find the correct one with no problems. I had used the windows 7 for two weeks now and it is completely stable - no BSODs at all. « Show Less
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I suggest going into the BIOS setting and disabling Boot Booster. I no longer receive that message and the machines gets to Windows faster. I also STRONGLY suggest updating to the 0502 BIOS... it fixed a lot of problems for me. Make sure you get all of the Windows updates first and select the option to get "other Microsoft updates" as well. Then download the BIOS files from the ASUS website... unzip the folder and put the BIOS file in an unzipped location. Then start ASUS Update and update the BIOS with the file you downloaded.
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The best was is to download the newest BIOS from ASUS and put it on a USB drive. You can then use the BIOS update utility built into the BIOS to update it.
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the update is already released. the moment the windows update is turned on, you will get the update message to upgrade win 8.1
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Actually a bios update is required (Bios F5 minimum), though I guess it depends on whether or not this will ship with the updated bios or not.Did you do this build?
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Be prepared for a fight to get it installed. You have to do a couple of things first because of Windows 8. First go into the bios by hitting delete on start up and disable secure boot. Then dig around in bios to find and enable the legacy boot option. I'm sorry I can't tell you exactly what that is called but it wasn't hard to find. You may also need to make sure you have the latest drivers for the NVidia product you are installing. Then, as Jel said, you should upgrade at least the power supply to a minimum of 500 watts. My GTX-650 SC is running just fine with a 550 watt PS and just the stock RAM. Be prepared for a fight to get it installed. You have to do a couple of things first because of Windows 8. First go into the bios by hitting delete on start up and disable secure boot. Then dig around in bios to find and enable the legacy boot option. I'm sorry I can't tell you exactly what that is called but it wasn't hard to find. You may also need to make sure you have the latest drivers for the NVidia product you are installing. Then, as Jel said, you should upgrade at least the power supply to a minimum of 500 watts. My GTX-650 SC is running just fine with a 550 watt PS and just the... » Read More Be prepared for a fight to get it installed. You have to do a couple of things first because of Windows 8. First go into the bios by hitting delete on start up and disable secure boot. Then dig around in bios to find and enable the legacy boot option. I'm sorry I can't tell you exactly what that is called but it wasn't hard to find. You may also need to make sure you have the latest drivers for the NVidia product you are installing. Then, as Jel said, you should upgrade at least the power supply to a minimum of 500 watts. My GTX-650 SC is running just fine with a 550 watt PS and just the stock RAM. « Show Less
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According to Microsoft's website: Windows 8.1 is described as "a free update to Windows 8." Since the Acer Aspire V5-571P-6831 is a Windows 8 laptop, I would assume that it would be allowed to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free.
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Yes. Has nothing to do with Acer. MS has announced free upgrade for all Win 8 to 8.1.
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It is encrypted in the bios, but your free upgrade to 8.1 is easy. First you need to run the windows updates on 8. Once you are updated you can go into the store app, where you should be prompted for the free upgrade.
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I would definitely update the BIOS anytime you change the CPU esp. upgrading
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I used this board and installed a Richland without a bios update. Worked fine. Used this processor: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPLGFM4/ref=pe_385040_30332190_pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_p1
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Its is upgradable to 8.1. That's what Im using right now as I type. It will take up to 16GB of Ram at 1600Mhz. Ive never looked at the battery upgrade. Mine will run hard for a couple of hours on the stock battery or will get to the 6 hour mark surfing the net etc. You'll get about 3 -5 hours of Netflix or movie watching. You cannot upgrade the motherboard without MAJOR modifications.
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We haven't tested it at the manufacturer level, but we did create an article on how to prepare your system to install another operating system than what came installed, if you would care to look it over: http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29401
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Mine is GeForce 610M , Intel Core i7-3630QM @ 2.40 GHZ, 8 gigs RAM 7.89 usable, Current Driver Version at this moment is 335.23 and I decided to get windows 8.1 Incidently ASUS has all there info that I mentioned and more on their website. I think amazon has so many products that descriptions have gone by the wayside these days. I think they figure if someone wants something they will but it anyways. On stuff like this I think they expect people to do their own research. Hope this helps
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yes it will. did for me. after you get windows installed i would go ahead and update your bios anyway.
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Nope, I have an Acer r1600 hooked up with only my USB screen. It only comes on after Windows boots up though. So you wouldn't be able to mess with the BIOS of your computer.