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    M17x R1 goes to black with external monitor plugged in!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Blazertrek50, Dec 23, 2010.

  1. Blazertrek50

    Blazertrek50 Notebook Evangelist

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    I just restored a(to factory specs) and upgraded my R1 due to virus issues and it is or rather was working beautifully, until I attached my 23 inch Samsung LCD. Then both screens go black and no matter how much I try doing it differently I get the same results! I cannot use the monitor at all. The monitor has a HDMI connector and I use a DVI adapter to connect it to my R1. It has worked for well over a year until now. Can anyone advise me on how to fix this? Thanks!
     
    Blazertrek50, Dec 23, 2010
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    try the beta drivers from Dell s website.
    i have an external monitor conected via HDMI and it(aw monitor) only goes black for a fraction of a second to have it's resolution changed,besides that it works like a charm.
     
    katalin_2003, Dec 24, 2010
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    Yes I did upgrade the driver to the one on Dell's site and it is working now, thanks :)
     
    Blazertrek50, Dec 24, 2010
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    glad it does,enjoy and update your sig :p
     
    katalin_2003, Dec 24, 2010
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