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    M14x r1 on bios A06 looking to install sata3 SSD ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by tmaxx123, Feb 12, 2013.

  1. tmaxx123

    tmaxx123 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello again,
    I finally decided to purchase an SSD for my m14x r1. Looking to go with the Samsung 840 or 840 pro. The problem is that I am running Bios a06 and hear that I will not get full SATA 3 speeds on it. Cant anyone confirm this? Is there any workable remedy for this or should I just ditch the R1 and get an R2 instead?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    tmaxx123, Feb 12, 2013
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    read here

    Ciao ;)
     
    NforceRaid, Feb 12, 2013
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  3. tmaxx123

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    thanks + rep for you!!
     
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  5. tmaxx123

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    i finally got the samsung 840 ssd. I will report back when it comes and I transfer all my current data via the usb to sata cable.
     
    tmaxx123, Feb 12, 2013
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    Installed the Samsung 840 Pro 512 gb ssd in my m14x today. It runs as sata 2 speeds. Disappointed to say the least. And I've been reading that the modded bios a08 isnt very successful at giving sata 3...

    Is there any fool proof way to get sata 3??
     
    tmaxx123, Feb 26, 2013
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    That's the only way I know. Sorry about the inconveniences. SATA 3 was disabled to avoid any issues due to stability.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Feb 27, 2013
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  8. digitalmo

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    get the R2! you should even be able to argue for a free upgrade, given that they advertised SATA III in the original user manual, and it doesn't actually work. i got upgraded to an r2 for this very reason :]
     
    digitalmo, Feb 27, 2013
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    im out of warranty....any possible way they would still stand behind their product and send me a replacement r2?
     
    tmaxx123, Feb 28, 2013
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    Well you would have to make a case you were mislead on purchase.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 28, 2013
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  11. tmaxx123

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    ill have to give that a try. i have invested a ton of money into this computer, and especially with this new SSD, i shouldn't have problems like this.
     
    tmaxx123, Feb 28, 2013
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    yeah, PM me if you need advice

    i even have a contact inside of Dell
     
    digitalmo, Feb 28, 2013
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    thanks i sent you a pm!
     
    tmaxx123, Mar 1, 2013
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    I have an Alienware M14x R1 too, just wanted to see if I could get the R2 since I want to get the SATA 3 speed when I get an SSD. Can I PM you?
     
    dasmoothride, May 21, 2013
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    The M14x r1 was never advertised as SATA III capable, here's a shot of the user's manual page 105.

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    Alienware | M14x R1 Owner's Manual

    Our engineers unlocked SATA III on a later BIOS revision but found that it wasn't stable so it was locked for the following versions.
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, May 22, 2013
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