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    New Bios A04 for M14x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by lephilou, Aug 8, 2011.

  1. lephilou

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  2. TotalLamer

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    Hmm... which new CPUs I wonder?
     
    TotalLamer, Aug 8, 2011
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  3. Gearsguy

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    Probably the new Sandy Bridge series. Cant remember what theyre called 2160QM or something? Its coming out in Q4 I believe
     
    Gearsguy, Aug 8, 2011
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  4. CGSDR

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    Or maybe the Ivy Bridge? (or whatever it call), Can anyone here try it and tell the result? Because I dont want to update it yet as the A03 is doing fine, at the moment. Thanks

    To Dell: Cant you be MORE specific?

    English version to that link: M14x Driver and Download
     
    CGSDR, Aug 9, 2011
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  5. eats7

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    so basically, this is of no use to anyone at this point in time. ugh
     
    eats7, Aug 9, 2011
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    has A04 done anything to the GPU/battery issue?
     
    /Drakk_, Aug 9, 2011
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  7. CGSDR

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    Nah, it just said "Support new CPUs" in the Fixes and Enhancements area.
     
    CGSDR, Aug 9, 2011
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    2760QM-2960XM? 2.7 GHz default and 3.7 GHz boost. WOW
     
    fred2028, Aug 9, 2011
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    I read somewhere about Dell trying to address the loud fan issue with a firmware update. Was hoping the Bios upgrade would address that. Guess not.
     
    fistfullofbeer, Aug 9, 2011
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    Well guess I if the 2920 is in the m14x then alienware has finally caught up to my m14x :)
     
    macaddict84, Aug 9, 2011
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    Which drivers should one download upon a reformat, the ones on the resource dvd? or dell.com?
     
    jrowinski, Aug 9, 2011
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    Wherever place you get from, is doesnt matter except for the command centre that is on the Disc: Do not use the Command Center from your Resource DVD!

    But it is recommend to get from the website, since it would has the latest version of that particular driver.
     
    CGSDR, Aug 9, 2011
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    Thanks, also i tried downloading the current nvidia driver from their website and upon installing it, it wasn't compatible with my hardware.

    Mind posting a link of the best current video driver to use, thanks.

    this was the one i downloaded : "280.26-notebook-win7-winvista-64bit-international-whql.exe"
     
    jrowinski, Aug 9, 2011
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    "....Worse, the M14x's cooling fan kicked on frequently and was quite loud. While you probably won't hear this rig over gaming explosions, it was very noticeable in a quiet room. Alienware told us that they are aware of the issue and are looking to correct it via a firmware update...."

    This paragraph is from this link > Alienware M14x Review

    still waiting for that but the A03 Bios maintains cooler the m14x....!
    :D
     
    libertine, Aug 10, 2011
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  15. CGSDR

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    For the nVidia Driver, u need a modded .inf file which can be found HERE

    Select the right version you want to download and click on "Click here to download driver and INF files."
     
    CGSDR, Aug 10, 2011
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    I flashed to bios 04 and it went smooth, settings OC, Memory etc. all stayed the same I had in bios 03, no added features that I could see, BUT the good news for me is that the fan kicks in once in 15 min now during some desktop work, plus defragment which I suddenly appreciate lol.
     
    c69k, Aug 11, 2011
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  17. CGSDR

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    Cool, I might want to try it today as well, when I got home.

    I'll update once done.
     
    CGSDR, Aug 11, 2011
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    yea. didn't really make a difference going from a03 to a04 for me
     
    flybass, Aug 11, 2011
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