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    Need Help finding BIOS A08 Unlocked; VBIOS 80.04.92.00.02 for my m17x R2 so I can run GTX 660m

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Tashmire, Aug 17, 2013.

  1. Tashmire

    Tashmire Newbie

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    I am new to forums in general so if I ask stupid questions post in the wrong place
    or some of you off, please forgive, I have a M17x R2 I would like to put a GTX 660m in
    I am told I need to Flash to BIOS A08 Unlocked; VBIOS 80.04.92.00.02 I have no idea how to do it
    or where to even get the files, Please help me out if you can thanks.
     
    Tashmire, Aug 17, 2013
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  2. Doctor Magneto

    Doctor Magneto Notebook Consultant

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    I read here that the only unlocked BIOS for the R2 is A10. I think you was told regarding the R3. I could be wrong though
     
    Doctor Magneto, Aug 17, 2013
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    If above poster is correct, is there any problem with bios A10?
     
    Hackintoshihope, Aug 17, 2013
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    Doctor Magneto, Aug 17, 2013
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