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    Intel XTU fails to start M17x R4

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Raidriar, Sep 20, 2012.

  1. Raidriar

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    Hey guys i'm trying to use Intel XTU, but all I get is the splash screen and an indefinite hang. Anybody know how to fix this? Thanks.
     
    Raidriar, Sep 20, 2012
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    What version of XTU are you using?
     
    aznpos531, Sep 20, 2012
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  3. Mobius 1

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    It's either that you

    -Using an older version of XTU that doesn't support HM7x series
    -Missing XTU file from BIOS (sometimes removed by OEM to prevent OC) (possible to be fixed with a custom BIOS)
     
    Mobius 1, Sep 20, 2012
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    To add to that, sometimes an older bios could support XTU so maybe you should check the changelog.
     
    moral hazard, Sep 20, 2012
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    I've found that it will also hang if you try to open it without having the OC option enabled in BIOS.
     
    SlimShady, Sep 20, 2012
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    Which OS are you using?
     
    Prasad, Sep 20, 2012
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  7. Raidriar

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    Win 7 pro x64

    It used to work before but i don't know why it no longer works.
     
    Raidriar, Sep 20, 2012
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    Flash the A05 BIOS. Reinstall XTU.
     
    Prasad, Sep 20, 2012
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    Already on A05 unlocked, it was worked after fresh install of Windows 7. Installed windows updates and now it doesn't work anymore
     
    Raidriar, Sep 21, 2012
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    I take it you're using the latest version of XTU? Hmm... If you could remember or indicate which update might have caused this, it might be easier to pinpoint the problem at hand.
     
    Prasad, Sep 21, 2012
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    steviejones133, Sep 21, 2012
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    Raidriar, Sep 21, 2012
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