Razer Blade Pro 17” (2020) | RZ09-0329x Manual and FAQ

: June 8, 2024
: Razer

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Razer Blade Pro 17” (2020) | RZ09-0329x Support
FAQ
How To
Troubleshooting
Software & Downloads
Hardware
Razer Blade Pro 17” (2020) Firmware Updater | RZ09-0329x
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FAQ

At a Glance: Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020) | RZ09-0329x

Performance and display pushed to the edge. A mobile desktop replacement powerhouse built for gaming and intensive applications. Demanded by gamers and creative professionals alike, the Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020) | RZ09-03295 | RZ09-03297 laptop offers maximum portability and performance. With a fast responsive 300Hz screen and the latest technology, the Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020) is built to perform.

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Full Technical Specifications

Select Model Variant:

Graphics

GeForce RTX™ 2070
GeForce RTX™ 2080

Display

300Hz Full HD

Storage

512GB SSD

Operating System	Windows® 10 Home (64-bit)
Processor	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10875H processor, 8 Cores / 16

Threads, 2.3 GHz / 5.1 GHz (Base / Max Turbo), 16 MB Cache
Graphics|

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER™ Max-Q

Display|

300Hz Full HD (1920 x 1080), 300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB Color Gamut

Storage|

512GB SSD (M.2 NVMe) upgradable to 2TB SSD

| Open M.2 Slot – Supports PCIe and SATA SSDs, upgradeable to 2TB SSD
Memory| 16GB Dual-Channel (8GB x 2) DDR4-2933MHz
Expandable to 64GB
Battery| 70.5Wh
Keyboard| Per key RGB Powered by Razer Chroma™ N-Key rollover keyboard
Touchpad| Glass touchpad (Microsoft Precision Touchpad)
Connectivity| Intel® Wireless-AX201 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth® 5.1
Webcam| Built-in HD webcam (1MP / 720P)
Input & Output|

USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 x3
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C)
HDMI 2.0b
UHS-III SD card reader
3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo port

Audio|

Built-in Stereo speakers
3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port
Built-in Array microphone
Dolby® Atmos support
7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)

Additional Features|

Razer Synapse 3 programmable keyboard
Kensington™ Security Slot
Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) security embedded

Finish| Black with backlit green logo and green USB ports
Approx. Dimensions (H x D x W)| 0.78 in x 10.24 in x 15.55 in / 19.9 mm x 260 mm x 395 mm
Approx. Weight|

6.06 lbs / 2.75kg

Can I custom overclock my Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020)?

Custom overclocking on the newer versions of your Razer laptops is not possible since the CPU is locked. Razer laptops are carefully crafted, and its components are tuned to give the best performance under the most demanding gaming conditions. There is an associated risk of damage to crucial components if unauthorized changes are made, which will result in voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.

Can I use a lower-watt power adapter on my Razer Blade laptop?

Yes, the Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020) | RZ09-0329x supports USB-C power adapters (up to 100 W) which output less power than the provided 230 W AC adapter. However, using a lower-watt power adapter may affect the performance of your laptop, and your laptop may charge slower or not charge at all while the system is running. To avoid any of these issues, we recommend using only the power adapter that comes with the laptop.

How To

How to keep the Razer Blade at optimal temperature while gaming

If your Razer Blade suddenly stops responding, turns off unexpectedly, or its fan is excessively noisy, your Razer Blade could be running beyond its optimal temperature.

Here is the video on how to keep the Razer Blade at optimal temperature while gaming.

For more detailed instructions on how to keep the Razer Blade at optimal temperature ...read more

How do I defrag the SSD on the Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020)?

Solid State Drives cannot be defragmented. Unlike Hard Disk drives that use a physical magnetic disk to write and read data, SSDs can read blocks of data that are spread out over the drive just as fast as they can read those blocks that are adjacent to one another. There is no need to defrag an SSD Drive.

How do I upgrade the memory, SSD, HDD or hard drive on my Razer Blade 17?

Not all Razer Blade Pro 17 models can be upgraded. Check the technical specifications of your Razer Blade model on its upgradability. Detailed steps on how to upgrade components are not available. Instructions from other sources may be available but we cannot be responsible for their content.

Note: Any damage or issues caused during installation or as a result of incompatible parts being used is not covered under the warranty and may void the warranty coverage. Razer will not be liable for any warranty coverage on any third-party part you may install and we cannot guarantee compatibility or performance of any third-party parts.

What should I do to maintain the power adapter’s good condition and extend

its life span?

To keep your power adapter in good condition and extend its life span, check this Taking proper care of your Razer Blade power adapter_EN_v1.0 [PDF].

Updating Windows OS

It is important to keep your Microsoft OS updated to ensure that you can receive the latest software updates for your system.

Follow the steps below to check for updates on your Windows 10 Razer Blade

Click the “Start” button, and then go to “Settings”.

Settings

Select “Update & Security”.

Select Update & Security

3. Select “Windows Update”, and click “Check for updates”.

Check for updates

Your system should automatically prompt you of any missing update or if the device is currently up to date.

For more information, see Microsoft Windows Support.

Troubleshooting

My laptop screen went blank after I tried to wake it up from sleep.

Restart your laptop and check your Nvidia Driver version. Please ensure that it is at version 460.89 or newer. Also, make sure that the Windows 10, BIOS, and EC versions are up to date.

BIOS error message during installation

When downloading the proper BIOS firmware updater for your Razer Blade laptops, you may run into the following issue when installing: “This firmware tool is for use only with Blade and compatible system. The application will now close.”.

BIOS error message during installation

The issue is related to the product code of some devices, found in the BIOS. The firmware is correct but may not install because the product code embedded in the BIOS does not match the firmware updater.

The firmware houses a list of applicable product codes so that it knows which units to allow itself to install on. If the product code in the BIOS of the laptop does not match that of the updater’s list of approved devices, it will return an error.

Display error on Razer laptops when using GPU-intensive programs or games

If you experience image issues or the display driver stops working when playing GPU-intensive applications, programs or games, follow the steps below to resolve the problem:

Restart the device and test if the issue is still present after the reboot.
Ensure that you have updated to the latest version of Windows.
Make sure your graphics driver is up to date:
- Intel Graphics driver for Blade Stealth
- NVIDIA Graphics driver for Blade Stealth, Blade and Blade Pro

Note: Choose the appropriate graphics card for your Razer Blade model.

Check if the issue persists on all games or on a specific game.
If the issue only occurs on a certain application or game, the issue may be caused by the game itself.
- Make sure the device specifications fit the system requirements of the game or application.
- Attempt to reinstall the game or application.
- If the issue persists, check if this is a common issue with other owners of the same game or application to see if a fix is available on their end.
Restart the device and test if the issue is still present after the reboot.
Adjust your screen resolution to match the screen resolution of the game or application.
If the issue is still present, attempt to reinstall the updated graphics driver and test the device again to eliminate the possibility of a corrupt installation.
If the steps above did not resolve the issue attempt to perform a system recovery or factory reset.

Software & Downloads

Can I dual boot, partition, or otherwise modify the Razer Blade’s

operating system?

The Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020) | RZ09-0329x is designed for compatibility with the as-shipped OS. Should you want to install or modify the OS, please format the boot drive first then install your OS. Razer Warranty and Support is only available for the as-shipped OS.

Where can I find the latest drivers for my Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020)?

To enhance the user experience, drivers for your Razer laptop are available through Windows Updates. Simply navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select “Check for updates” to ensure that you have the latest drivers installed on your Razer Blade Laptop.

Where can I get information on MS Windows update and end-of-support info?

All our Razer Blade models operate using Windows operating systems. Any updates, upgrades, and changes to Windows servicing and support come directly from Microsoft Corporation.

Check out the Windows product lifecycle page to know more.
Check out the Windows IT Pro Blog to find out more about Windows changes to Office and Windows servicing and support.

Hardware

Will I overcharge my battery if I leave it plugged in even when it is at

100%?

The Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020) | RZ09-0329x series uses a lithium-ion (Li-On) polymer battery. Though this is not exactly a Windows feature, overcharging Li-ion batteries is not a problem and does not affect the battery life span. The Blade laptops have an internal circuit to stop charging at full charge to avoid overcharging and will only start recharging when the battery hits 95%.

How can I extend the battery life of my Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020) when

on-the-go?

Most of the battery improvement options are part of the Windows OS. Follow the following tips below to extend the battery life of your Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020) | RZ09-0329x when on-the-go:

Temporarily turn off the keyboard backlighting
Try dimming the screen brightness
Check the “Battery Saver” settings for the most effective means of conserving battery when on-the-go.
The battery life may be extended further by turning down the display brightness, adjusting the power settings in Windows Setting > System > Battery and adjust the power configuration to your liking.

Battery and adjust the power configuration

Changing the performance mode in Synapse 3

Synapse 3

Close applications when not in use.
Dim or turn off the keyboard lighting.

Can I use third-party power adapters with the Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020)?

We only recommend using Razer power supplies with the Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2020) | RZ09-0329x. Third-party adapters have not been tested to meet our standards and may lead to damage to the system. You can purchase replacement or spare 230W AC adapters from the RazerStore.

Razer Blade Pro 17” (2020) Firmware Updater | RZ09-0329x

Applicable Models

RZ04-02051

BIOS update 1.06

https://rzr.to/AI1ON | October 14, 2020
Fix system hang during reboot after setting “Core Isolation > Memory Integrity” to “On”

STEP BY STEP PROCESS

Before you start:

Ensure you have installed all the latest Microsoft® Windows Operating Systems and Security Updates.To help verify that your OS is up to date, refer to the following article from Microsoft.https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027667/windows-update-windows-10
Ensure your Blade is plugged into a wall outlet and not running on battery alone before proceeding.
Save any open documents on your computer and close all other programs before attempting this update.

Update Process

Download the latest Razer Updater from the link above.
The Razer Updater will automatically download to your default download destination (this should be the “Downloads” folder unless changed manually). Note: Be advised that during the update process of your Razer Blade you will not be able to interact or save other applications’ progress. As such, it is strongly advised that you save your progress and close all other applications or programs before launching the Razer Updater and updating the system.
Click on RazerUpdater_ to begin the update process. Note: Filename on actual updater may be different from what is shown below.

RazerUpdater_

4. The User Account Control window may pop up to confirm changes that will be made by the application. Click “Yes” to allow the RazerUpdater_ application to launch.

5. The Blade Updater window will appear with details regarding your current BIOS version and what version your Blade will be updated to.

Note: Your updater’s version may be different from what is shown below. Also, If your Blade does not need an update, the updater will not proceed from this point.

6. Click “UPDATE” to initiate the update process of your Blade.

UPDATE

7. A progress bar will appear indicating the status and progression of the installation process. During the install process, you will not be able to access other applications.

8. Once the progress bar reaches 100% completion, your Razer Blade will restart automatically. No further action or steps are required after the progress bar reaches 100%. Once your Blade has restarted, your system will be updated.