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    M17xR3 Owners - **Driver Updates**

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by BatBoy, May 20, 2011.

  1. pr0cl1v1ty

    pr0cl1v1ty Notebook Guru

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    What do you use to overclock personally?
     
    pr0cl1v1ty, Nov 27, 2011
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  2. naumansadiq

    naumansadiq Newbie

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    I installed the 11.11 driver from amd without (geocake's method) since dell is too lazy to update! Everything is working fine I still have the option to change to the integrated card.. but dxdiag is showing my vram as 720mb as opposed to 1024mb and the card is detected as 6800m. Running the same driver version as geo 8.911.1.0
     
    naumansadiq, Dec 8, 2011
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  3. GeoCake

    GeoCake http://ted.ph

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    Trixx - it's the best

    That method was only for 11.11a since it was broken thanks to the idiots at AMD :p Dxdiag always shows 250mb less for me, it's broken as well aparently (google search the issue)...
     
    GeoCake, Dec 8, 2011
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  4. VanVan

    VanVan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've just noticed that there is a new (BETA) driver on DELL's site for the 6970/6990 cards. It's with version 8.902-P06 and is from 8th of December, 2011. Unfortunately, I was not able to download it, because the link is broken (good job DELL).

    Drivers and Downloads | Dell [United States]
     
    VanVan, Dec 10, 2011
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  5. teksavvy1

    teksavvy1 Notebook Geek

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  6. GeoCake

    GeoCake http://ted.ph

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    File not found. ^

    & afaik it is not for the 6990M as the version is same old
     
    GeoCake, Dec 10, 2011
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  7. teksavvy1

    teksavvy1 Notebook Geek

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    i have downloaded it and installed for 6990M.
     
    teksavvy1, Dec 11, 2011
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  8. GeoCake

    GeoCake http://ted.ph

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    GeoCake, Dec 11, 2011
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  9. VanVan

    VanVan Notebook Enthusiast

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    @GeoCake - BTW I installed the 11.11a drivers on top of DELL ones without any BSOD at all. Lucky me? :rolleyes:
     
    VanVan, Dec 11, 2011
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  10. Cr1c3n

    Cr1c3n Newbie

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    Hi,

    One simple questions : is it possible to install Ati driver (from the amd website) without installing befor the Dell driver (I don't care of the IGP) ?

    I tested to install de ati driver without installing the Dell driver and the system always tells me that there is no proper hardware ... but it detect the 6990m.

    The system is m17x-r3

    Tks a lot for you help because I am a bit lost
     
    Cr1c3n, Dec 11, 2011
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  11. Cr1c3n

    Cr1c3n Newbie

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    Witch bundle did you take ?
     
    Cr1c3n, Dec 11, 2011
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  12. VanVan

    VanVan Notebook Enthusiast

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    @Cr1c3n
    1. My original DELL driver is this one:
    http://downloads.dell.com/video/R309894.exe

    2. Install 11.11a over original DELL using "Custom" option in the installer and select drivers ONLY option (this means to remove the checkboxes from everything else that you can).
    Here's a link to the 11.11a "hotfix" drivers (many thanks to GeoCake for this):
    http://www2.ati.com/drivers/hotfix/catalyst_11.11_hotfixes/amd_catalyst_11.11a_windows_vista_7.exe

    If you get into trouble with BSOD follow original GeoCake's method:

    Cheers!
     
    VanVan, Dec 11, 2011
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  13. GeoCake

    GeoCake http://ted.ph

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    Well I was installing 11.12 18th Nov beta and I got a BSOD after express install... I just restarted and reinstalled again and it fixed it so probably don't need to do all that xP

    I have no idea where these BSODs come from
     
    GeoCake, Dec 11, 2011
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  14. Voondiaz

    Voondiaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I've got a problem when I tried to update my BIOS to A08. It seems that I can't install my my BIOS to A08, whenever I click the A08.exe application, it loads but then a pop up message came out right after it was loading and states something like "requires elevation".

    I'm not sure if this issue is link to my ssd cause I just change my hard disk to a brand new ssd.. I hope its not.. so help me out guys, appreciate ur help if u do.. :(
     
    Voondiaz, Dec 11, 2011
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  15. GeoCake

    GeoCake http://ted.ph

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    Lift your laptop up 2 meters. Loljks


    Right click -> Run as admin
     
    GeoCake, Dec 11, 2011
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  16. Voondiaz

    Voondiaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thats it?? OMG thanks a lot Geo. It took me hours to find out the problem... +1 Rep! ;D
     
    Voondiaz, Dec 12, 2011
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  17. Cr1c3n

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    Tks for the short procedure. I do it and it works fine execpt of a BSOD :(

    I do some test with Rage for example with the older diver my fps drops constantly -> 60 30 60 35 50 45 60 it was awfull now it is a solid 60 fps

    \o/
     
    Cr1c3n, Dec 12, 2011
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  18. paradigm

    paradigm Notebook Deity

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    guys how do we read as to which version are these particular CCC?
     
    paradigm, Dec 13, 2011
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  19. ilyon

    ilyon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone,

    Just looking for an info, what are the idle clocks of HD6990M of M17x R3 ? I read lots of different: some encountered 250/900, others 400/900. On mine, I had 100/150 first, then now, i sent back it due to lots of problems for a standard exchange, but could you confirm or tell what you have.

    Thx a lot.
     
    ilyon, Dec 15, 2011
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  20. SlickDude80

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    At 100% idle, my clocks are 100/150, but if i do anything that involves the gpu, like opening up a browser etc, it jumps to 400/900. Then drops back down to 100/150 while i'm reading the webpage
     
    SlickDude80, Dec 15, 2011
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  21. teksavvy1

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    i'm getting 250/900 at idle.
     
    teksavvy1, Dec 15, 2011
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  22. GeoCake

    GeoCake http://ted.ph

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    The proper idle clocks are 100/150 :)
     
    GeoCake, Dec 15, 2011
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  23. Zodrac

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    yep 100/150 is normal on idle
     
    Zodrac, Dec 15, 2011
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  24. teksavvy1

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    how to change this idle clock profile without changing VBIOS?(i have another 6870M running idle at 405/1000)
     
    teksavvy1, Dec 15, 2011
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  25. GeoCake

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    If you have an external monitor connected then clocks will be higher.

    You could use Trixx/equivalent to lower them a little
     
    GeoCake, Dec 15, 2011
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  26. ilyon

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    Thx for answers, and i just got a message from Dell, there was a problem on the MB, so it's a good thing for me this standard exchange. Also, when changing freq memory for OC, i encountered a light flickering in the screen. And some guys reported 250/900 on freq, so there is a problem ...
     
    ilyon, Dec 16, 2011
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  27. Godot

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    Hi guys, I just got an R3 with the 6870m and I was wondering if you could tell me if these are the latest drivers: (Diablo 3 Beta said that they're not)

    Driver Packaging Version 8.851.2-110609a-120503C-Dell
    Provider ATI Technologies Inc.
    2D Driver Version 8.01.01.1152
    2D Driver File Path /REGISTRY/MACHINE/SYSTEM/ControlSet001/Control/CLASS/{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}/0000
    Direct3D Version 7.14.10.0833
    OpenGL Version 6.14.10.10765
    Catalyst Control Center Version 2011.0609.2331.40394

    I tried going to the AMD site and updating, but it says it won't download because the card is not supported. Is that because Dell drivers come factory installed, not AMD? Sorry, I'm pretty new when it comes to these things. What should I do?
     
    Godot, Feb 3, 2012
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  28. netoxr2000

    netoxr2000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is an old threat... it doesn't have the latest drivers; my favorite and best way (imo) to update drivers is this french site Easily explore your PC , just hit the Run the Detection button and install the device detecting software if prompted and when the scan is finished hit Download drivers compatible with this configuration; then a page will be displayed with your hardware and their respective latest drivers
     
    netoxr2000, Feb 3, 2012
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  29. GeoCake

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    Download: AMD Catalyst 8.95 17 January – BenchmarK3D
     
    GeoCake, Feb 3, 2012
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  30. Nodl

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    do you reccomend the 8.95 jan 17 ccc to go over a fresh install of the dell drivers? (6870 r3)
     
    Nodl, Feb 4, 2012
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  31. rooshandark8

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    Do i need to use nVidia Mobility Modder Tool before installing the drivers *gtx 580m*

    and what bios/vbios and stuff do i need.
     
    rooshandark8, Feb 4, 2012
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