some sneaky firmware updated itself this morning, can't figure out what it is??, certainly wasn't BIOS, I just checked and its still on 1.5.0
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Or get lower performance vs. before. Yeah, ignore it
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I haven't played on my 51M for quite some time now. No real issues with it anymore, but I've grown tired of it, I'll see if I can sell it and may I'll build a gaming rig in small form factor.
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I disabled this.
However, in the lastest Windows build, there is only Yes or No. The "never install driver software from WU'" option isn't here anymore, and I'm not sure to what extent it changes regarding BIOS updates through WU.
I finally managed to force downgrade the BIOS by checking this to No and I also re flashed the 1.5.0 over a first BIOS flash via USB. Not sure what made Windows stopped force updating...
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Pointless experiment alert! Anyway I'm building a pc for a friend. So I thought I'd test his nice new 2080ti in my graphics amplifier I've never opened from years ago. My 51m has a 2080 in it and 9700k. I had limited time so only ran the test once. The CPU is not overclocked and the 2080ti is stock albeit a fancy evga XC variant. Hopefully the results are posted correctly at the bottom of this. Honestly I wasn't expecting a huge difference but I'm well impressed with the amplifier. It's not a million miles off a 2080ti in a full on desktop. The laptop runs much quieter too obviously not now cooling the GPU. Bit of a shame the 2080ti are so bloody expensive still otherwise I'd be tempted.
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Hello,
so ive bought a refurbed area 51m with rtx 2080 and noticed that it only has a non gsync 60hz panel.. is it possible to use a 144hz gsync enabled monitor with this and which port do i use?
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Good news the laptop is back, new unit, just opened to swap disks and check some stuff about work, quick things I notice is this one brought a sk hynix ssd and memory while my first unit is with all Toshiba, other thing is the panel have some bleeding compared to my first unit that was extremely subtle, so I guess this days gonna pass making a frankestein from the good parts.
overall it feels good to run again everything fast in a laptop like this lol.Vanya, Fire Tiger, bsch3r and 1 other person like this. -
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what did you install/check first when you got your area 51m? I got a refurb one and want to check if i got a good unit.
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Let us know how it goes and how the temps are etc. once you've applied the new paste.
Then I installed ThrottleShop and messed about with overclocking and undervolting whilst gaming in between changes to see monitor stability.Biker Gremling, Papusan and larkdrawde like this. -
Thanks mate! What bios and vbios versions are you running?
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hey all, is there a sub forum anywhere for secondhand area51m ? looking to buy
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I just got my Area 51M and I am having trouble getting the amplifier to work on the built in display. I have the 144 gsync display. Is it confirmed that you cannot use the built in display at all with the graphics amplifier? I will only be able to use an external display with it?
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dell releases new nvidia graphics driver which is the same as the older version
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, Apple sure knows how to integrate exceptionally
My Arlo Ultra just got HomeKit update , and it’s been effortless integrated into my other HomeKit stuff , Apple is d bomb
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So Dell service just left. The good news, I now have both sound channels working.
It was an....interesting experience. I ended up removing and replacing the bottom for him....unfortunately after he fixed some of my screws to be non capacitive.
I did stop him from removing the rear IO panel and the black carapace by gently pointing out the soundcard is under the SSD.
Rather then unplug the soundcard cable from the board, he choose to unplug from the card. I'm......Sureeee there is a reason....
On the bright side....he was a very nice guy.
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The amplifier is only useful if you decide to use external displays. I mean you could of course add one for video editing like me or macOS usage or even a Quadro for CAD, but all of that will be done on an external GPU.
ONLY way to use the external GPU internally would be if the game supported mGPU in DX12 mode, which allows you to use any mix of GPUs.jclausius and Fire Tiger like this. -
Hello everyone, my certified refurbished Area 51M is arriving tomorrow! Super excited, got a fairly barebones 8700 + 2080 model. Figured I can’t change the screen, color, GPU (for now), and other things so I’d get the best in those things, upgrade elsewhere over time. This will be my first Windows computer in several years, if someone here would be willing to help me over DMs once in a while with my questions, I’d really appreciate it. I’ve done a lot of research but it’s one thing to watch videos and read forums, another to actually do things.
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Hello, sorry to ask but I wasn't able to find the post, could someone post a link to "how to get the Alienware head in the system after a clean OS instal" thing ? That would be appreciated
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Hi everyone,
Today I noticed something strange with my area 51m, the GPU (2080) power never exceeds 177 Watt while 200W (1.0.0.3) vbios is installed. This result in low GPU usage in games / bench. The performance drop isn't huge but still I don't understand. I am using 1.5.0 BIOS and the temp never reach 70 so I guess no throttling issue here.
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what do you guys re-install after a fresh windows installation? i mean apart from the ones listed on ultra male's guide? do i need the aw command center?
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Btw recieved mine last monday!
Got a question regarding bios or might be something else.
I'm having some issues with my RTX 2080 downclocking itself to 500mhzfrom time to time when gaming? Is this a known issue? It still full loaded 99% but drops to 500 mhz, that means fps will be around 25% of its full capacity at 1900-2000mhz
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Yesterday I installed the latest nvidia drivers from nvidia themselves (I use the ones from nvidia, always have).
So there was an update available. Installed it.
Shut down the laptop.
Today I boot my pc, and I notice that my external monitor has no signal.
I check in device manager, and see that the Nvidia RTX 2080 is no longer in the list.
What should I do?
I looked into the bios, and the RTX 2080 still shows up as a discrete GPU.
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Heres a video made by @ssj92
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Since I've been out of the AW-world for a while... is it still good to be on BIOS 1.5.0 and VBIOS 1.0.0.3? I'll still have G-SYNC with my monitor?
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Damn I guess this yet another failing alienware area 51M for me.
Dammit. At least I'm happy it's still within my premium warranty.
But on the other hand, this really troubles me, as this doesn't give me a confidence about the future of this laptop, even if they were to fix yet / replace it yet again.
Is there anything else I can try before calling support tomorrow morning?Fire Tiger likes this. -
Suddenly my gpu works again. It is recognized again, despite it said system restore failled. But some stuff is not working correctly. Chrome didn't start up. I had to reinstall it. Gefore experience doesn't boot.
But at least the GPU seems to be working now. VERY weird, buy I'm very skeptical now, and don't know what I should do.
And I want to know what else isn't right on my pc right now.
Damn, what a mess.
EDIT: Anyone knows, what actually happened? I just tried running a game it runs fine. Due to the system restore the GPU driver is actually back on the older version. I'm so confused and a little scared right now.Last edited: Oct 24, 2019Fire Tiger likes this.
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