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Connecting Xbox 360 - m17x

Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by piChart, Dec 16, 2010.

piChart Notebook Enthusiast

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Does anyone know if it is possible to connect an Xbox 360 to the m17x-R2 directly without using the M17x to display on a TV?

I have an adapter for the 360 that lets me plug a wire straight from the back of the 360 into another computer monitor I have. With that monitor I simply have to change the video display to switch between my desktop and the 360 on the same monitor.

When I plug the same adapter in the HDMI port on the m17x, I get no alternate display options. I have pressed FN-F6 to attempt to change the display but nothing happens.

Does anyone know if this is simply not possible or perhaps I am pressing the wrong button?

piChart, Dec 16, 2010

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Greywolf22 Notebook Deity

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Hi piChart,

I believe the HDMI port on the Alienware is an OUTPUT port only. So I don't believe what you are trying to accomplish will work.

Correct me if I'm wrong anyone.

Good luck!

Greywolf22, Dec 16, 2010

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The HDMI port on the M17x is OUTPUT only.
So, this will not work in the manner you are hoping.

You can do a search for PS3 to M17x to find threads on the same topic.

D.

debaucher, Dec 16, 2010

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