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    M14x R2 bios...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Captain Razer, Mar 23, 2013.

  1. Captain Razer

    Captain Razer Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm eyeing this model for a while now, the question is, can I manipulate the CPU functions through the BIOS like disabling cores and HT, etc?
     
    Captain Razer, Mar 23, 2013
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    There is an unlocked Bios available however I'm not sure about those functions you mentioned, someone will chime in
     
    antik, Mar 24, 2013
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    shnarf Notebook Consultant

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    if I recall correctly the stock bios has a pretty wide array of options in the CPU Performance menu. im running an r2 w/ an unlocked bios. it does list more options, but I would venture to say anything you would want to mess with is in the stock bios as well. the unlocked bios does have increased clocks for the gpu and gives a significant boost in gpu performance. it make the GT 650 outperform a GTX 660.
     
    shnarf, Mar 25, 2013
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    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Mar 26, 2013
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    Only an unlocked version of the BIOS.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 1, 2013
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