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    CF 5870 post 11.10 Driver problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Psyloid, Feb 7, 2012.

  1. Psyloid

    Psyloid Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there any driver after 11.10 that works with an R2 with CF 5870.
    All the ones i tried BSOD .... :(
     
    Psyloid, Feb 7, 2012
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  2. Psyloid

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    never mind, 12.2 should do the trick I hope,
    testing tonight
     
    Psyloid, Feb 7, 2012
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  3. xeroxide

    xeroxide Notebook Deity

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    i have the 6 series in crossfire and had the same problem. drivers after 11.10 all bsod.

    however the 12 series drivers worked flawlessly for me.
    hope they do the trick for you as well ;)

    i'm currently using the driver mentioned in this thread.
     
    xeroxide, Feb 7, 2012
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  4. SlickDude80

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    Bro, 12.2 is working good for many, but you already found that! :D
     
    SlickDude80, Feb 7, 2012
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