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    Bios screen random freezing M17x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by AtolSammeek, May 10, 2011.

  1. AtolSammeek

    AtolSammeek Tokay Gecko

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    Spec. Listed below. It only happens 1 out of every 15 Boot up. I left the screen to see if it will boot up but stays lock up with the Alienware Head.

    To fix it I have to hit the power button to turn off and then power up and it will work fine. I beleave it also happen when you take the battery out and replace it.

    My question will This Get worse?

    Newest Bios for the R2. It dont matter if I try to reinstall it or not.
     
    AtolSammeek, May 10, 2011
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  2. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    might the RAM is not setted properly, or it could be faulty. Try to stress testing with memtest or something similar. Also check that the other bits are setted properly (mini pci, harddrive and so on)

    If the laptop is still under warranty you should let Alienware fix it.

    I don't think
     
    naton, May 11, 2011
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  3. AtolSammeek

    AtolSammeek Tokay Gecko

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    1 Stressed tested the Ram on 2 Differnt computers. Pass
    2 Bios Setup Normal

    I might rollback the Bios to 09 and see if the issue Fix.
     
    AtolSammeek, May 11, 2011
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