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    Apparently A05 for M17X R1 coming out next week.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Hangampalli, Jul 28, 2010.

  1. Hangampalli

    Hangampalli Notebook Enthusiast

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    Like a lot of people, I've been having problems with the A04 bios update. My problem is that when the computer starts it doesn't receive enough power or can't tell if there is enough power from the adapter. It then goes into "Stealth Mode" which basically turns off the discrete card and won't let windows charge the battery.

    I called a couple of weeks ago with the same problem and they had me do that thing where you remove the battery and adaptor and hold the power button for 2 minutes. That worked for a little bit, but the problem resurfaced. I called again yesterday and the tech said that Dell should be releasing the A05 sometime next week or very soon.

    Thought you guys should know.
     
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    Anyone know what else this new BIOS will feature?
     
    menengroth, Jul 29, 2010
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