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    Need GPU Driver Help, M17xR2 CF-4870

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jcaulley, Nov 24, 2011.

  1. jcaulley

    jcaulley Notebook Consultant

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    OK, I need some help. I have tried everything I can think of and nothing is working. I recently upgraded to an SSD and just did a full reinstall from the OS disk. I can't get the 11.10 or 11.11 drivers to install. If I do a complete uninstall of the drivers and a safe-mode wipe and then try to install them, the installation acts like it doesn't think I have supported cards and will only install AMD support software (no CCC, no drivers). I can load the Dell drivers with no problem. I also have an old 10.11 version of the drivers that installs with no problems. If I just try to install over top the 10.11, CCC will update to the newest version, but the installer tells me that the drivers are already the most current and will not install. Does anyone have any ideas, I am currently running on the 10.11 since it is the most recent thing I can get to install.
     
    jcaulley, Nov 24, 2011
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  2. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    have you tried the 11.11a drivers? They seem to work for some weird reason with someone that had the issues like you. 11.10 and 11.11 didn't work but the 11.11a's did

    Try this first:
    ATI Cat 11.11a
     
    SlickDude80, Nov 24, 2011
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  3. jcaulley

    jcaulley Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the suggestion. Those installed with no problem.
     
    jcaulley, Nov 25, 2011
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  4. SlickDude80

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    Cool! Glad it worked :)
     
    SlickDude80, Nov 25, 2011
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  5. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Nice, also make sure you install the 11.11 CAP 2 profiles :)
     
    DR650SE, Nov 25, 2011
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