diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md index 00c081d3..d84ce3c8 100644 --- a/docs/README.md +++ b/docs/README.md @@ -52,13 +52,14 @@ _To keep auto switching and hotkeys working the app needs to stay running in the ### :rocket: Performance Modes -Modes are **baked in BIOS** along with default fan curves and power limits. They are the **same** as in the Armoury Crate. + -1. **Silent** (minimal or no fans, 45W CPU) + Best power efficiency setting in windows -2. **Balanced** (balanced fans, 45W CPU) + Balanced setting in windows -3. **Turbo** (intense fans, up to 80W CPU) + Best performance setting in windows +All Modes are **baked in BIOS** along with default fan curves and power limits. They are the **same** as in the Armoury Crate. -_Default power limits are measured for G14 2022. For other models they will be different._ +1. **Silent** in BIOS + **Best power efficiency** setting in Windows +2. **Balanced** (or Performance as it's called in AC) in BIOS + **Balanced** setting in Windows +3. **Turbo** in BIOS + **Best performance** setting in Windows + ### :video_game: GPU Modes @@ -184,6 +185,24 @@ Small and lightweight Armoury Crate alternative for Asus laptops offering almost ------------------------------- +## Notice for G14 2023 users who complain about not being able to set Eco mode + +It's a known issue with the Nvidia Drivers / Windows that happens for **BOTH Armoury Crate and G-Helper**, as it doesn't depend on them. It appears if you shut down your system with GPU disabled (in Eco mode). + +Scenario to reproduce (for both AC / GH): +1. Set Eco mode and shut down / start or reboot your computer +2. After booting in Eco set Standard -> ``brightness controls won't work`` +3. Try to set Eco mode -> ``it won't work`` +4. G-Helper would offer you to restart GPU in Device Manager, after that you will be able to set Eco, AC won't be able to do anything + +G-Helper offers a "temporary" solution for this in the form of always setting Standard mode when the laptop shuts down. If you want to use this solution - add following line to the beginning of ``%AppData%\GHelper\config.json`` + +``` +"gpu_fix" : 1, +``` + +------------------------------- + I don't have a Microsoft certificate to sign the app yet, so if you get a warning from Windows Defender on launch (Windows Protected your PC), click More Info -> Run anyway. ------------------