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    Clean install - so what are these unknown device IDs?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by zarkov2k, Sep 4, 2012.

  1. zarkov2k

    zarkov2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just did a clean install of Windows 8 Pro x64 on my M17xR4. Installed the Win7 x64 drivers since native Win8 drivers are not yet out as per the thread in the main Alienware forum.

    but I still see 2 "Unknown Devices" in the Device Manager. These have the following IDs:

    1. ACPI\VEN_CPL&DEV_0002
    2. ACPI\VEN_SMO&DEV_8810

    What are these and which drivers should I install for them?
     
    zarkov2k, Sep 4, 2012
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  2. SlimShady

    SlimShady ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒ&

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    One is probably the freefall sensor, the other looks like it might be the OSD driver according to Dell Support.
     
    SlimShady, Sep 4, 2012
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    sherrypizza Notebook Consultant

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    Free Fall Sensor, download from here
    Drivers and Downloads | Dell [United States]
     
    sherrypizza, Sep 4, 2012
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  4. zarkov2k

    zarkov2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks a ton guys. Will try it out today.
     
    zarkov2k, Sep 5, 2012
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    I'll leave you the complete list of drivers with the correct installation order in case you missed any, besides it's always nice to have them handy in case you feel the urge for another clean install haha.

    Alienware M17x R4: Initial Drivers Installation
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Sep 5, 2012
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    funkmasterta Notebook Evangelist

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    The link seems to be dead?

    Anyone find the driver for this yet?

    ACPI\VEN_CPL&DEV_0002
     
    funkmasterta, Feb 15, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Sorry about that, make sure you installed all these. Look at the R4's part.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Feb 19, 2013
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