[UNSOLVED] Asus Taichi back screen (lid) not working AGAIN after windows 8.1 update 1

Anonymous
2013-10-19T16:09:01+00:00

JP8851 has provided a new BIOS version for people who have the Taichi21 or 21a (answer marked below) . The BIOS version is not official yet, however, and many users are reporting problems with the BIOS update such as USB problems, pen digitizer problems and audio problems. Therfore I have still marked this problem unsolved, but the first answer below may work for you.

Original question:

THIS IS A PROBLEM YET AGAIN.

ASUS, MICROSOFT, AND INTEL: HUNDREDS (IF NOT THOUSANDS) OF USERS ARE FRUSTRATED BY YOUR LACK OF SUPPORT AND COMPATIBILITY CHECKS WITH EVERY UPDATE. WHY SHOULD A $1000+ LAPTOP BE NEGLECTED THE PROPER "V.I.P." SUPPORT WE WERE PROMISED? PLEASE FIX THIS PROMPTLY, IT IS FRUSTRATING FOR THE USERS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT GOES WRONG EVERY TIME WINDOWS UPDATES.

Note:

Previously, the Asus Taichi had problems with the back screen not working after the windows 8.1 update. Recently, Micrsosoft released a NEW UPDATE that ruined the fix mentioned below, and all the supposedly long term fixes Asus made with the bios updates and the graphics driver updates.

This problem had originally been solved for windows 8.1 (without update 1) by downloading the following old graphics driver from the asus website:

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/DriversForWin8/VGA/VGA_Intel_Taichi_Win7_64_Win8_64_Z917102857.zip

***It is noted that if the problem keeps coming back after installing this driver, you may have to change your Windows and Intel Driver update setting and turn off auto updating.

Other notes: This driver downgrade solves the issue with the lid not working, but some users have reported that many smaller problems arise after downgrading. Therefore, this solution is not completely stable, but it is a lot better than any other solution currently available and solves the main issue.

Original comments: After updating to windows 8.1, the back screen of my Asus Taichi does not work properly. After doing some searching, I read there were numerous problems with the Taichi after the update, all driver related.

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Anonymous
2014-05-07T11:44:54+00:00

This is great news... Glad it's working with Intel 3412 as I have that installed already on my 21A. If Asus send out the new Bios for the 21A I will share it and ask the same from anyone who receives it please.

Well people, ASUS has come through with the new Bios for Taichi 21 & 21A. They emailed me the zip files this afternoon. Took me a couple hours to backup and test before posting.

The 21 takes Bios 211 and 21A takes 205. I've uploaded them here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mxb1trbbctlnjm3/TAICHI21AS.211.zip

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ztcmga0mbv40i5/TAICHI21AAS.205.zip

To check which Bios you need if you haven't checked already is to reboot and press F2 until you see the Bios screen. When displayed, press F12 and the Bios you have will scroll through in the lower right hand corner of the screen. Use the 2420 version of Winflash from the Asus support site.

After flashing the firmware Bios to 205 on my 21A, I installed 8.1 Update from Windows Update and my screen is working correctly.

Thumbs up Asus.

Ironically the Bios was dated 21/4/14. Seems Asus has had this fix for a while and probably testing before releasing so I don't feel like a guinea pig. But I do feel some of you owe Asus a small apology for some of the comments aimed at them despite it taking too long to come through. In any case, I'm not reactivating auto-updates in Windows Updates.

Good luck people and the usual disclaimer applies to using these files. Caveat Emptor...

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Anonymous
2013-10-19T22:05:30+00:00

I had the same problem. It started after some time.  Twice I've tried to install and the same problem.

After a long hard working weekend I moved again to win 8 and stay there for now.

 

P.s: it is not the only issue unresolved. Juniper concoction disconnecting is another.

What a mess..

 

I agree, this update is a complete mess. I was able to resolve the issue with the lid by downloading an old graphics driver from the asus website. Heres the link to download the driver:  http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/DriversForWin8/VGA/VGA_Intel_Taichi_Win7_64_Win8_64_Z917102857.zip

The driver is older, so if you would rather just reinstall windows 8, I found that you just do a restore or refresh in the system settings. Thanks for your help again.

***It is noted that if the problem keeps coming back after installing this driver, you may have to change your Windows and Intel Driver update setting and turn off auto updating.

Other notes: This driver downgrade solves the issue with the lid not working, but some users have reported that many smaller problems arise after downgrading. Therefore, this solution is not completely stable, but it is a lot better than any other solution currently available and solves the main issue.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-05-10T14:18:26+00:00

    Hello,

    no answer, just for keeping other away from the same tests:

    I have an ASUS Taichi 21 (no "A").

    Latest BIOS 211 from this thread installed.

    Problems: in Mirror Mode outer screen is reversed. Touch / pen does not work.

    De-installing and re-installing the following drivers / programs did NOT help to solve the problem:

    ATKPackage_Win8_64_VER100028

    closelid 1.1.9 beta

    DisplayCalibration_Win8_64_VER105

    ScreenShare_ASUS_Win8_64_VER1026

    TaichiDisplayControl_Win8_64_VER1013

    TaichiHome_Win8_64_VER1030

    VGA_Intel_Win81_64_VER1018103412

    :-(

    Regards,

    Uwe

    Hi, having the same problem - upside down outer screen in mirror mode, I tried repairing or reinstalling the same packages, including both closelid 1.1.8 and 1.1.9beta.

    None of it worked on Taichi 21A either, but with the old 9.17 VGA drivers works!

    Thu,s my 21A currently works with Bios 205 and Windows 8.1.U1 using the following drivers:

    VGA_Intel_Taichi_Win7_64_Win8_64_Z917102857

    CloseLid_Win8_64_VER118

    ATKPackage_Win8_64_VER100030

    DisplayCalibration_Win8_64_VER105

    ScreenShare_ASUS_Win8_64_VER1026

    TaichiDisplayControl_Win8_64_VER1013

    TaichiHome_Win8_64_VER1030

    My Taichi21a does not fully works in Mirror Mode with the driver 2857. The external screen is in correct position. But the Touch Control does not work correctly. I think touch control is rotated 90 degrees!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-05-10T15:45:54+00:00

    Hello,

    no answer, just for keeping other away from the same tests:

    I have an ASUS Taichi 21 (no "A").

    Latest BIOS 211 from this thread installed.

    Problems: in Mirror Mode outer screen is reversed. Touch / pen does not work.

    De-installing and re-installing the following drivers / programs did NOT help to solve the problem:

    ATKPackage_Win8_64_VER100028

    closelid 1.1.9 beta

    DisplayCalibration_Win8_64_VER105

    ScreenShare_ASUS_Win8_64_VER1026

    TaichiDisplayControl_Win8_64_VER1013

    TaichiHome_Win8_64_VER1030

    VGA_Intel_Win81_64_VER1018103412

    :-(

    Regards,

    Uwe

    Hi, having the same problem - upside down outer screen in mirror mode, I tried repairing or reinstalling the same packages, including both closelid 1.1.8 and 1.1.9beta.

    None of it worked on Taichi 21A either, but with the old 9.17 VGA drivers works!

    Thu,s my 21A currently works with Bios 205 and Windows 8.1.U1 using the following drivers:

    VGA_Intel_Taichi_Win7_64_Win8_64_Z917102857

    CloseLid_Win8_64_VER118

    ATKPackage_Win8_64_VER100030

    DisplayCalibration_Win8_64_VER105

    ScreenShare_ASUS_Win8_64_VER1026

    TaichiDisplayControl_Win8_64_VER1013

    TaichiHome_Win8_64_VER1030

    My Taichi21a does not fully works in Mirror Mode with the driver 2857. The external screen is in correct position. But the Touch Control does not work correctly. I think touch control is rotated 90 degrees!!!

    I just uninstalled VGA 3412 and re-installed 2857.

    Now my mirror mode has no orientation issues, my touch is accurate and my stylus works.

    I'm on ATK30 and Close Lid 18.

    I was on Closelid 19, but it seems to not matter now.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-05-10T17:07:54+00:00

    Regarding touch control and rotating 90 degrees it is very easy to make it work intuitive. Just open ASUS Smart Gesture and in setting you can (un)check option you prefer - Content moves with your finger directions.

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