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    Alienware m17x R4 7970m BAD FLASH!! NEED RECOVERY!!

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

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    lizardlord, Aug 13, 2013
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    pull the 7970m and make sure the system is able to post with the igpu. That will allow you to at least use the machine while you try to figure out what/how to reflash your discrete card.
     
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    if I will find the owners Alienware m18x CrossFIRE or Sager NP9370 (Clevo P370EM) CrossFIRE and put my card in second slot.
    Can i flash my card this method with atiflash?
     
    lizardlord, Aug 14, 2013
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    I'm pretty sure you can use the 2nd card on the 1st slot and flash both that way.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 15, 2013
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