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    Memory & Driver M17x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Russchilds, Oct 19, 2010.

  1. Russchilds

    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    Here's my system
    Memory
    6144MB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [1x2048 + 1x4096]
    Video Card
    CrossFire™ Dual 1GB ATI® Mobility Radeon™ HD 5870
    Hard Drive
    250GB (7,200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
    Microsoft Operating System
    Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
    Processor
    Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 840QM (1.86 Ghz, 8MB, 4C)
    LCD
    43cm (17") Wide UXGA (1920x1200) - Beyond HD (1200p) RGBLED

    Sorry I'm not very good with PCs. I'm getting much better though! Checked ATI Catalyst and I'm on "Driver Packaging Version 8.692.2-100203a1-095371C-Dell". Is this the most up-to-date? Also how do i check for Bios and other driver updates.
    Finally in ATI Catalyst it says I have 6.0GB of Ram but then it say I have only 3.98 avaiable?

    Can you help?
    Many, many thanks!!!
    Russ
     
    Russchilds, Oct 19, 2010
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    Cheers!

    That makes sense on the memory thing! I'll read through that link and make sure I'm up-to-date. Thanks! :)
     
    Russchilds, Oct 20, 2010
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