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    Gpu problem m17x r1

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Hiroraz, Dec 23, 2015.

  1. Hiroraz

    Hiroraz Notebook Enthusiast

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    After removing the gpu from my r1 a gtx 260m and testing a hd 4870 wich was faulty and placing my 260m again i seem to get no screen . Am testing gpu with my r2 system and the 260m still works but my r1 dosent seem to let the gpu work . Is there anything am missing here . Its plugged in starts up and lights work please help ???
     
    Hiroraz, Dec 23, 2015
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    Does anything display on screen?, if not, are there any beeps?
     
    abdullah_mag, Dec 24, 2015
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    I did a reset of my bios and problem was solved thanks for the replay
     
    Hiroraz, Dec 24, 2015
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