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    Gpu replace issues continue...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by mmpl, Apr 29, 2012.

  1. mmpl

    mmpl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello 3 days ago technician replace my gpu 6970 (i got issue that couple times a day i got display driver restart) now 3 days later my laptop just shut down itself when i do web browse and couldnt start at all even alien head wont flash when i connect psu cable. I take out gpu and its starting without gpu what you think guys its motherboard or faulty gpu again?( i got errors in windows log:

    The embedded controller (EC) returned data when none was requested. The BIOS might be trying to access the EC without synchronizing with the operating system. This data will be ignored. No further action is necessary; however, you should check with your computer manufacturer for an upgraded BIOS.

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    The speed of processor 2 in group 0 is being limited by system firmware. The processor has been in this reduced performance state for 3 seconds since the last report.)


    gpu temerature was max 74 degree on chipset and 85 on memory i played couple hours on bf 3 without any issues as well.
     
    mmpl, Apr 29, 2012
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  2. darkdomino

    darkdomino Notebook Deity

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    Call Dell.
     
    darkdomino, Apr 29, 2012
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    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    ^^Agree... call 1-800-ALIENWARE for hardware support.
     
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