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    M17x R4 + GTX680m 4GB do you need an unlocked BIOS ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by mazmorbid, Jun 22, 2014.

  1. mazmorbid

    mazmorbid Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,
    As title, pretty sure you don't, from memory I didn't run an unlocked BIOS when I was running the same card in my m18x, anyway just want to be 100% sure.
     
    mazmorbid, Jun 22, 2014
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  2. MickyD1234

    MickyD1234 Notebook Prophet

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    Hi, no you're fine in an R4 - fully supported - it does not care if the card is not a dell or has more memory than the original (2gb).
     
    MickyD1234, Jun 22, 2014
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    Now if you really want to have fun with the card then yes, you do want an unlocked bios but it is not required for stock :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 22, 2014
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    mazmorbid Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys :)
     
    mazmorbid, Jun 22, 2014
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    True this, if you need to play around with the BIOS settings you will need an unlocked one.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 25, 2014
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