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    Bios Mod Needed

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by masterlink2002, Dec 12, 2015.

  1. masterlink2002

    masterlink2002 Notebook Consultant

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    I am in need of a bios modded if someone can help i would appreciate it
     
    masterlink2002, Dec 12, 2015
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  2. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Can't really help you out but we will need your full mode number and what's in it for starts.
     
    toughasnails, Dec 12, 2015
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  3. masterlink2002

    masterlink2002 Notebook Consultant

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    My laptop with specs is

    Alienware M17x R1
    Intel P8600
    4 gigs ddr3
    Integrated geforce 9400m
    250 gig samsung 840 evo

    A07 bios.

    Im trying to put a geforce 765m in it as the wattage and form factor will fit my system i just need to make it i need to hack bios to recognize card. Getting frustrated with trying to get newer cards to work.
     
    masterlink2002, Dec 12, 2015
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  4. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    katalin_2003, Dec 13, 2015
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  5. masterlink2002

    masterlink2002 Notebook Consultant

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    Yea i asked amd looked the unlocked a06 bios was never finished. Btw @katalin_2003 i have a geforce 240m from an m15x but im not getting it to recognize in my system any ideas?
     
    masterlink2002, Dec 13, 2015
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