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    Alienware 17 Ranger Advanced Bios

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by koelebobes, Feb 5, 2016.

  1. koelebobes

    koelebobes Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    So yesterday my new microphone arrived and I have troubles with the onboard soundcard so I want to disable it but I can't find a option in the BIOS. Is there a more advanced bios for this model so I can turn off the sound card.

    Greetings KB
     
    koelebobes, Feb 5, 2016
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  2. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    long answer: nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!

    short answer: no.

    but in all seriousness the bios is digitally signed so you can't mod it.
     
    thegh0sts, Feb 5, 2016
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  3. GodlikeRU

    GodlikeRU Notebook Deity

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    BIOS is locked down by Alienware. You won't be able to mod it. Pre AW series are fully modable.
     
    GodlikeRU, Feb 7, 2016
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