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    M17xR2 - latest video drivers? From AMD or Dell?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by dma550, May 23, 2011.

  1. dma550

    dma550 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys

    I tried searching, but after a half hour I am not finding the best info. After running the vbios fix from dell are we now compatible with the ATI mobility drivers with the 5870 CF? I see posts where people are reviewing / rating 11.2 and 11.3, but it seems that this kind of talk has dropped off as ATI has updated.

    So, am I stuck with Dell's Sept 2010 implementation or are we free to use the ATI drivers as they come out without modding?

    Sorry if this has been discussed before, I was hoping to find an up-to-date "R2 state of affairs" sticky. Thanks
     
    dma550, May 23, 2011
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  2. reborn2003

    reborn2003 THE CHIEF!

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    Hey there buddy,

    After updating to dells newest Vbios for the 5870 GPUs you are free to install and try any of Dell's or AMD ATi drivers direct from their website.

    Currently the latest drivers are the 11.5 mobility ones.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m17x/577219-amd-ati-11-5-driver-released.html

    Along with these drivers you will want to update and install the latest CAP application profiles as well.
    http://www.rage3d.com/cap/


    Cheers. :)
     
    reborn2003, May 23, 2011
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  3. CptXabaras

    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    search for 11.5 with CAP1. They are really nice drivers. there is a thread here that i canot find about them. But i guess google is a good start
     
    CptXabaras, May 23, 2011
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  4. dma550

    dma550 Notebook Consultant

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    cool, thanks guys. I'll try the 11.5's when I have some spare time :)
     
    dma550, May 23, 2011
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