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    Alienware m17x r3 VGA problem !!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by xbigbangx, May 27, 2013.

  1. xbigbangx

    xbigbangx Newbie

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    Hi guys. i upgraded my m17x r3 to gtx 580m.I installed nvidia driver in Dell Support but in Computer Management gtx 580m still " ! ". I tried to reinstall windows 7, intel driver n nvidia driver but it can be solved. I need a help !

    My bios:
    InsydeH20 Version 1.0 A09

    Should I upgrade bios to A12 ?
     
    xbigbangx, May 27, 2013
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  2. MickyD1234

    MickyD1234 Notebook Prophet

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    I'd leave the BIOS alone, if you haven't changed anything you should be fine. Try deleting the device in device manager and selecting the option to also delete the driver software. Try again with the dell released R3 driver. You might have got a bad card, where did you get it?
     
    MickyD1234, May 27, 2013
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