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    AW 17 Drivers?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Kevin L, Aug 13, 2013.

  1. Kevin L

    Kevin L Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello!
    I was curious what drivers everyone has decided to install from Dell's Support Site? Or are there any reasons not to update certain ones due to performance issues?
    Just looking to get the go ahead before I install new Nvidia drivers and BIOS A03. Anything else you recommend I install or to stay away from?

    Haven't had too many issues except that every once in a while my aw fx flickers off before returning to purple (it's not set up to do that, just randomly goes off for a second when I turn it on).

    I have a base 17 with the 780m and the required upgrades.
    Many thanks!
     
    Kevin L, Aug 13, 2013
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  2. tchig0zette

    tchig0zette Notebook Consultant

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    You can install all drivers, include the BIOS A03 from dell.

    For futur updates, only nvidia and bios should be upgraded.
     
    tchig0zette, Aug 13, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Great suggestion, use DELL drivers for all your devices installed. They are meant to work better with them
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 14, 2013
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    Dusk Star Notebook Consultant

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    I'd recommend skipping the audio drivers, they caused significant noise over the headphone jack for me. Uninstalled them and no more hissing - could be completely unrelated to the drivers (or just my laptop), but still something to consider.
     
    Dusk Star, Aug 14, 2013
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