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    Changing the POST graphic

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by NA1NSXR, Aug 22, 2012.

  1. NA1NSXR

    NA1NSXR Notebook Guru

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    I'm wondering if there is a way to change the graphic that comes on the screen with the alien head when the system POSTs. I'm going to be using my computer in a professional setting, and not a particularly creative one at that so if I could get that alien head out it would be preferable.
     
    NA1NSXR, Aug 22, 2012
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  2. shinji257

    shinji257 Notebook Deity

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    There are some directions floating around for the R2 version but I don't know which revision you have and even if it worked the move is very risky as the chance of bricking a unit that potentially cost upwards of $2k is high.
     
    shinji257, Aug 22, 2012
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  3. imglidinhere

    imglidinhere Notebook Deity

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    If it is seen as something unprofessional, let those people wallow in that thought. Who really cares? I mean... you're worried about the bootup picture for the BIOS and not the alien head that lights up on the back of the lid? Huh... :p
     
    imglidinhere, Aug 22, 2012
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  4. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    Yea I wouldn't be to worried about it. The picture is only shown for a few seconds on boot anyway. How many people would really see it?
     
    bigtonyman, Aug 23, 2012
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