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    M17x-R2 - Lack of Virtualization Support

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by TheShadow, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. TheShadow

    TheShadow Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's exactly why I returned mine - luckily still within my 30 days. I snagged a $699 HP 17" laptop from Sams' club with their flexible 90 day return policy and IT SUPPORTS 64 bit vmware guests. Go figure. a $3,000+ alienware doesn't support it and I can run whatever I want on a laptop for under $700!

    I'm waiting for the HP Envy 17". Don't have anything on order - just waiting for next week - May 19th to place my order.
     
    TheShadow, May 12, 2010
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  2. erawneila

    erawneila Company Representative

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    This should be available in the near future... Will keep you posted.
     
    erawneila, May 12, 2010
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  3. danp224

    danp224 Notebook Evangelist

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    That was informative. Please define "near future." Weeks, Months?
     
    danp224, May 12, 2010
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  4. wwoods

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    I also would like "near future" defined.....sounds like "it depends what the defination is, is.

    We all saw how fast Dell/AW turned around the A02 BIOS because of the stutter issue, so a precident has been set. Whats the deal.
     
    wwoods, May 12, 2010
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  5. erawneila

    erawneila Company Representative

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    If this was all up to me, I could provide an exact date. Given that there are many factors and variables involved, I can't. With that being said, this month, hopefully sooner than later.
     
    erawneila, May 12, 2010
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  6. danp224

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    Thanks for the reply, and the update. I'm not trying to shoot the messenger.

    I can only speak for myself, but I would personally like to hear squat, rather then to hear guesstimates. Those only make me cranky, especially when they're missed.

    It is, however, reassuring to know that you are at least aware, and are working to rectify the problem.

    Cheers.
     
    danp224, May 12, 2010
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  7. erawneila

    erawneila Company Representative

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    I have no problem with the approach of not releasing any information in advance - makes my life much easier as well... Was just trying to give an update that this was indeed in the works.

    I'll post again here once the release has been uploaded to support.dell.com.
     
    erawneila, May 12, 2010
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  8. mfractal

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    thanks mate, your help is really appreciated
     
    mfractal, May 12, 2010
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  9. vradev

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    Erawneila, thank you for the info, it has been appreciated. BTW, do you have any info on the 5870CF as well? I thoguht I'd ask :)
     
    vradev, May 12, 2010
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  10. erawneila

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    Looks like the planets have aligned. The new BIOS has been promoted and should show up online within the next couple hours. Let me know if you have any issues or problems.
     
    erawneila, May 12, 2010
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  11. danp224

    danp224 Notebook Evangelist

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    ...If not sooner.

    Thanks, I'm anxious to give it a whirl.
     
    danp224, May 12, 2010
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  12. SAUCE

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    erawneila

    Thanks for info .Is the bios A04 ?
     
    SAUCE, May 12, 2010
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  13. erawneila

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    A05 actually.
     
    erawneila, May 12, 2010
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    Nice 1 .With A05 do you have any info on whats new within bios.?
     
    SAUCE, May 12, 2010
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  15. Glzmo

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    That's great news. I can't wait to get my hands on it. Thank you very much for keeping us informed.
     
    Glzmo, May 12, 2010
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  16. WaR

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    Would any of you that's following this thread update it with a link to the BIOS or the thread that mentions it when it's available? I would hate to wait a minute more than necessary!

    Thanks guys.
     
    WaR, May 12, 2010
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  17. ramatar14

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    Been about 7 hours since erawneila posted that it should be up... no sight yet
     
    ramatar14, May 13, 2010
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  18. mfractal

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    mfractal, May 13, 2010
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  19. Megacharge

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    Yep A05 is out already, I just posted a thread with a link to the new bios along with a pic of the A05 release notes.
     
    Megacharge, May 13, 2010
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  20. WaR

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    Yes it is.
     
    WaR, May 13, 2010
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  21. pumpapa

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    For what it's worth: just installed A06 bios on myM17X-R2 without a hitch, but still no VT-D support. Hence, no XenClient :-(
    VT-X is there, so vmware works very well indeed
    I already replaced the Windows 7 Home, which was very unstable, but I find Windows 7 Professional is also erratic on the M17X.
    I'm wondering how a windows client on top of vmware on Ubuntu server might pan out. would it allow for gaming at all?

    Cheers
     
    pumpapa, Jul 31, 2010
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