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    A11 bios released 20/06/14 (06/20/14)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by nightdex, Jun 20, 2014.

  1. nightdex

    nightdex Notebook Evangelist

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    New bios for the AW 17 guys.

    Code: 
    Fixes & Enhancements
Enhancement:
Pop warning message when user adjust OC setting over Level 1 speed.
    Dell Link
     
    nightdex, Jun 20, 2014
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  2. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist

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    Everyone be sure to disable Secure Boot filth and run Legacy Boot or Legacy Option ROM.

     
    Mr. Fox, Jun 20, 2014
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  3. nightdex

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    ^^ this guys. Take brother Fox'a advice and kill secure boot. It's filth and a money restricting function at best. Get rid and open up your 17 and let it be free from this pile of rubbish that is "Secure Boot". More like (Restrictive Boot).
     
    nightdex, Jun 20, 2014
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  4. thegh0sts

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    i already run on legacy so that isn't a problem. worth flashing? any problems other than the 880m issue?
     
    thegh0sts, Jun 20, 2014
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    Looks like they've addressed overclocking in the last two BIOS updates. I'm glad to see this. I'll update and see what has changed.

    EDIT: Still do not see a level 1, level 2, and level 3 overclock like with the previous generation.
     
    J.Dre, Jun 20, 2014
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  6. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Well do you need to do it in the BIOS? Do it through XTU.. That's what I do...
     
    TomJGX, Jun 20, 2014
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    Of course not. But it would be nice if they'd just give us an unlocked BIOS.
     
    J.Dre, Jun 20, 2014
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  8. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    Hi
    Are there any positive changes in the new bios? Can I with an 49xx processor have problems? Mr. Fox says again, there are some changes that are not good for a higher Overclock with an 49xx CPU . He also believes that the cpu need more volts with a higher Overclock.
     
    Papusan, Jun 20, 2014
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