F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Issue with Razer Blade 17 (2022) causes freezing during gaming, requiring a full restart to resolve.

Issue with Razer Blade 17 (2022) causes freezing during gaming, requiring a full restart to resolve.

Issue with Razer Blade 17 (2022) causes freezing during gaming, requiring a full restart to resolve.

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pocio77
Posting Freak
783
02-27-2022, 10:26 AM
#21
I managed to complete the modding process using the dumped BIOS from my laptop. I have now thoroughly cleaned the BIOS files for flashing. ASAP the WSON adapter arrives, I'll provide feedback on the outcome. The aliexpress package typically takes 1.5-2 weeks to be delivered.
I discovered these cooling radiators only online, but I'm confident it's not the problem.
The vapor chamber may fail if it has a small hole. I don't believe you have that issue.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008814766600.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/205540200655
Could you create some tests for me using CapFrameX (+RivaTunerStatisticsServer)?
Just set the capture time (3-5 minutes is sufficient) and press F11 to generate a log file for that gaming session. You can review the results on the Analysis page.
First, open CapFrameX, then launch the game and you'll see a live sensor overlay.
On the Overlay page, configure what you want to display.
I recommend these settings:
https://imgur.com/a/4g08RTq
View: https://imgur.com/a/4g08RTq
Check my Reddit post for CapFrameX results; you'll see what I need.
Test your system with Synapse Balanced & Custom mode (CPU-boost, GPU-High) while gaming.
https://www.reddit.com/r/razer/comments/...need_help/
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pocio77
02-27-2022, 10:26 AM #21

I managed to complete the modding process using the dumped BIOS from my laptop. I have now thoroughly cleaned the BIOS files for flashing. ASAP the WSON adapter arrives, I'll provide feedback on the outcome. The aliexpress package typically takes 1.5-2 weeks to be delivered.
I discovered these cooling radiators only online, but I'm confident it's not the problem.
The vapor chamber may fail if it has a small hole. I don't believe you have that issue.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008814766600.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/205540200655
Could you create some tests for me using CapFrameX (+RivaTunerStatisticsServer)?
Just set the capture time (3-5 minutes is sufficient) and press F11 to generate a log file for that gaming session. You can review the results on the Analysis page.
First, open CapFrameX, then launch the game and you'll see a live sensor overlay.
On the Overlay page, configure what you want to display.
I recommend these settings:
https://imgur.com/a/4g08RTq
View: https://imgur.com/a/4g08RTq
Check my Reddit post for CapFrameX results; you'll see what I need.
Test your system with Synapse Balanced & Custom mode (CPU-boost, GPU-High) while gaming.
https://www.reddit.com/r/razer/comments/...need_help/

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lars_viking
Member
55
03-05-2022, 07:04 PM
#22
Hi!
Thank you for your message. The WSON8 Probe has arrived, and I managed to flash the BIOS chip with a fresh one. Unfortunately, in my situation, both the EC chip and the BIOS chip didn't resolve the issue. I still have the Power Throttling feature, but I don’t think visiting a repair shop is necessary anytime soon since I lack funds for hardware fixes now. I was able to create clean firmware images for both the EC and BIOS with Intel ME updated if you're interested. It did improve my laptop's performance somewhat, though in my case it was a hardware problem.

Over the past three days, I've been trying to unlock the BIOS to access hidden menus, but it remains impossible without a private OEM key from Razer. The region that holds the BIOS structure and values is protected by Intel BootGuard, so they likely wouldn’t share it easily if I asked. 🤣
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lars_viking
03-05-2022, 07:04 PM #22

Hi!
Thank you for your message. The WSON8 Probe has arrived, and I managed to flash the BIOS chip with a fresh one. Unfortunately, in my situation, both the EC chip and the BIOS chip didn't resolve the issue. I still have the Power Throttling feature, but I don’t think visiting a repair shop is necessary anytime soon since I lack funds for hardware fixes now. I was able to create clean firmware images for both the EC and BIOS with Intel ME updated if you're interested. It did improve my laptop's performance somewhat, though in my case it was a hardware problem.

Over the past three days, I've been trying to unlock the BIOS to access hidden menus, but it remains impossible without a private OEM key from Razer. The region that holds the BIOS structure and values is protected by Intel BootGuard, so they likely wouldn’t share it easily if I asked. 🤣

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iNaomiPlays
Senior Member
609
03-07-2022, 12:40 AM
#23
Hi, thank you for the update. I’m disappointed the issue didn’t resolve, and I’ve given up on fixing the throttling problems. My computer now only handles simple office work, and gaming is completely out of the question. It’s really frustrating—this expensive device feels almost useless. I’ll keep looking for alternatives, but after talking to the repair shop, they said the best solution is a motherboard replacement. Unfortunately, those parts aren’t available unless you use Razer’s own service, which costs a lot of money. From other forums, it looks like many users have had similar experiences. With such high prices and unreliable performance, it just doesn’t make sense. I won’t buy another Razer laptop and will warn anyone thinking about it to avoid this brand.
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iNaomiPlays
03-07-2022, 12:40 AM #23

Hi, thank you for the update. I’m disappointed the issue didn’t resolve, and I’ve given up on fixing the throttling problems. My computer now only handles simple office work, and gaming is completely out of the question. It’s really frustrating—this expensive device feels almost useless. I’ll keep looking for alternatives, but after talking to the repair shop, they said the best solution is a motherboard replacement. Unfortunately, those parts aren’t available unless you use Razer’s own service, which costs a lot of money. From other forums, it looks like many users have had similar experiences. With such high prices and unreliable performance, it just doesn’t make sense. I won’t buy another Razer laptop and will warn anyone thinking about it to avoid this brand.

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