M17xR3 Last orders FHD DISPLAY question

Hi,

I am interested what displays are now in M17xR3 (FHD)

If you just have got your M17xR3 please check what model is in it.

hwinfo shows that info.

Thank you

 

i would love to help, but I'm not seeing that info in hwinfo. where exactly does it show that?

 

60Hz 1080p M17X R3 LCD Screen (non-3D)



Monitor Name: AU Optronics B173HW01 V5
Monitor Name (Manuf): B173HW1 [DELL P/N: H8D3K]
Monitor Hardware ID: Monitor\AUO159D

 

It is shown on the picture
You have to switch to Intel GPU to see this info

 

ahh... switching to integrated was the issue... I was thinking I couldn't find it since I'm running unsigned beta drivers.

I have exactly the same panel as prank1 above.

edit: machine ordered sept 8, finished build on sept 20.

 

If only they were consistently putting the AU Optronics B173HW01 V5 in their machines...Dell when will you learn lol.

 

is the AU Optronics B173HW01 V5 the one to have? I haven't followed screens too closely.

I noticed it reports that it's 6bits per color, making it only capable of 262k colors without interpolation/dithering. but I think that's fairly standard for TN panels.

 

According to Malibal (Retailer), the B173HW01 V5 is the 72% gamut matte LCD compared to the panel I installed in my R3, the 90% gamut glossy V4.

I should make note of that in my upcoming guide. Either way, the V5 is not a bad screen at all. Hope that helps.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/sag...utiful-b173hw01-v5-upgrade-5.html#post7949438

 

I have the same monitor (LG Phillips LP173WF1) as aldam, but it has a different Dell P/N (mine - VCV1F v. aldam - (MGNC7). LOL. This screen is a replacement and is brighter than the original.

 

My Hwinfo just shows generic non-pnp monitor. No model or manuf. will display even when I switch to gpu 1 or 2.

How do I get it to display the monitor spec's?

 

same P/N here as well and mine was also a replacement...

 

so last orders have got V5 - AUO159D, which is worse than
V4 - AUO149D.
But there is glossy screen in the R2 and V5 is matte.

 

the v5 is the best screen you can get stock in your alienware. You can only get the v4 if you put it in yourself. I would be very happy if I have the AUO v5!


Dont know my screen because mine shows only generic php monitor (or something like it), i still have 2 open it up

 

Don't open it up!

Switch to intel graphics and then check Hwinfo for the name of your monitor.

 

GPU #0 or GPU #1 , still won't display anything other than generic pnp on mine either....

 

i have this exact issue...generic pnp.

 

I wonder if they mean switch to intel gpu from our alienware laptop and not within Hwinfo.....

Now how do I switch to the intel gpu?

FN + F7 does nothing... Right clicking on Desktop and going into AMD CC does nothing either.

 

Correct.

Try restarting your computer and then switch the graphics card, then check hwinfo when you're running on intel gfx card.

 

unfortunately my intel card doesn't work because I did not install the amd drivers over the dell drivers. It worked finally so I didnt want to touch it anyomore. I will re-install them some time soon to check my screen


thanks for the info

 

I got my machine in April and it has the AU Optronics AUO129E 1600x900 screen

 

Closing Internet Explorer windows worked for me. FN + F7 allowed me to switch thereafter.

Monitor = LG Phillips LP173 WF1, same as Aldam

 

ya, i got the same one

LG Philips LP173WF1

 

If it still helps: mine is an AUO 159D (B173HW1)
I ordered my m17xr3 on: the 22nd of september

 

I've got the same one. Received my R3 in April 2011.

 

The 120hz screen is certainly better. I have both and the 120 is significantly brighter but not sure about color. Buy Batman Arkham City (when released) and enjoy 3D gaming.

 

I've just bought one from outlet.
Wonder if it could be AUO.