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    M17x R3 6990m 8 beeps after blind flash

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ConXept, Jun 4, 2012.

  1. ConXept

    ConXept Notebook Geek

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    Basically this started when I flashed the modded A08 bios and changed the BCLK Cpu setting to 100.0 Mhz. When I restarted the Computer instantly shut off. After some research I found out about blind flashing and I blind flashed the unmodded A08 Bios. Now I get 8 beeps consecutively after restarting computer. This is supposed to mean GPU or LCD screen. Well I found out you also have to try blind flashing with the 6990m GPU out. Did that as well, still 8 beeps. Also tried clearing CMOS, and then got five beeps. Then restarted and 8 beeps again. Then I Plugged in an external monitor, heres the funny part, The computer shows the raid screen on the external, but then 8 beeps again. None of this makes any sense as the computer was perfectly working just moments before the blind flash. The fact the RAID configuration screens shows means the critical parts such as cpu and gpu are working correctly. But still 8 beeps, Please Help.

    EDIT I also tried re-seating the lcd screen cable, and same thing happened, 8 beeps after RAID Screen.
    EDIT I tried a different screen and the Computer Booted !!!!!! but I still don't get this, how can a bios damage a screen.??? Never heard of this.
     
    ConXept, Jun 4, 2012
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  2. ShinCTL

    ShinCTL Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just happened to me!

    Like 10 minutes ago, hehe...

    I was repasting the GPU and I didn't 'click' the GPU correctly.

    Try removing the GPU and putting it back again.
    Make sure it's kinda tight...

    That worked for me.
     
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  3. ConXept

    ConXept Notebook Geek

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    I don't think its my GPU as it I get 8 beeps with the gpu out as well. It should revert to using the intel 3000 integrated graphics after removing the gpu.
     
    ConXept, Jun 4, 2012
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