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    Constant Freezing m17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Turmoil, Aug 4, 2010.

  1. Turmoil

    Turmoil Notebook Evangelist

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    I rescently upgarded the Nvidia drivers (forceware), command center, and the ISO A04 BIOS. All i get now is random freezing to where I'd have to force-shut down the computer... anyone have a solution to what might be causing the problem?
     
    Turmoil, Aug 4, 2010
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  2. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Then you already know the answer ;)
    Try reverting to the previous drivers, re-flashing the BIOS, etc.
     
    Aikimox, Aug 4, 2010
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    _XIII_ Notebook Consultant

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    sounds like video drivers issue , some people are having lockups (me included) while using drivers from nvidia's website , try using dell's latest beta they're pretty stable
     
    _XIII_, Aug 4, 2010
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  4. myx

    myx Notebook Deity

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    Install latest dell beta drivers. Those are the most stable, for me at least.
     
    myx, Aug 4, 2010
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  5. Turmoil

    Turmoil Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, I am not sure whats going on because I never had issues with drivers from the Nvidia website until rescently. I downloaded the latest one that was released in July, then reverted to the June release and thats when my issues started... I'll download the Beta ones from Dell tonight. Thanks guys. I'll let you know if I still have issues.
     
    Turmoil, Aug 4, 2010
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    I am getting it just surfing the web. I did not update my BIOS yet only used the latest video card drivers. About to throw this laptop on Ebay its driving me nuts.
     
    tpatt100, Aug 4, 2010
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