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    BIOS won't boot

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by homank76, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Yesterday I received my M17x and was messing around in BIOS and made a few changes. One was to change the graphics from integrated to discrete and now the computer won't boot up at all, not even into BIOS. I've tried resetting back to default by unplugging everything (battery included), unplugged the CMOS battery and held the power button down for 30 seconds. I also took a screw driver to short the contacts on the CMOS plug and no luck.

    What happens is all the fans will come on and nothing else and I get no beeps at all. Help!!!
     
    homank76, Jul 24, 2013
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    jonathanRlively, Aug 14, 2013
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