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    M17X r-2 integrated graphics problems

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Armin_Tanzarian, May 21, 2010.

  1. Armin_Tanzarian

    Armin_Tanzarian Notebook Consultant

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    Hey there-

    I did a complete reinstall of Windows 7 64-bit a few weeks ago (stock), and used the AW disks for resources. I installed the OSD and Command Center. I also have BIOS A05.

    Recently I am starting to hear the dreaded rattling sound coming from the case. I can't tell if it is my video card fans or my secondary platter hard drive. My primary is an SSD so that should not be it.

    I decided to swap to integrated graphics to see if that would kill the noise off - indicating the graphics fans as the issue.

    I am now noticing that my graphics swap button does nothing, and when I boot to the BIOS to activate the integrated GPU, it is not listed there either.

    I definitely had and used the I-GPU in my r1, but I did not look for it since I got the r2. Does it come with it and mine is broken, or did this revision not come with it and I am just now noticing?

    Aside from that answer, I am thinking I may need to replace my GPU fans. Can they be bought separately? I could not find them on Dell's site under my service tag.

    As always, thanks to this community for the great help and support.
     
    Armin_Tanzarian, May 21, 2010
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  2. Ikuto

    Ikuto Notebook Deity

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    M17x R2 has no Integrated graphics.
     
    Ikuto, May 21, 2010
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  3. Armin_Tanzarian

    Armin_Tanzarian Notebook Consultant

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    Just saw that on another post. Thanks Ikuto!
     
    Armin_Tanzarian, May 21, 2010
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  4. darkloki

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    Yeah Intel Motherboard vs Nvidia :p
     
    darkloki, May 21, 2010
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  5. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If your fan(s) are rattling, contact Dell Support and they will troubleshoot. They can also provide information on replacement fan(s) if you are out of warranty.
     
    BatBoy, May 21, 2010
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