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    So I bit the bullet...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by I Never Relax, Dec 29, 2010.

  1. I Never Relax

    I Never Relax Notebook Consultant

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    I decided to get an M17X R2 today. :D

    Is there anything I need to do right away when I get it? Update the BIOS? Any necessary drivers, etc...

    Your help would be appreciated. Thanks.
     
    I Never Relax, Dec 29, 2010
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  2. faiz23

    faiz23 Macbook FTW

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    mwahahaha you are screwed.... there goes your sleep!!!!!



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    faiz23, Dec 29, 2010
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  3. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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  4. usual_nite

    usual_nite Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks faiz23 for all the links, i might need it soon. +1 for you.
     
    usual_nite, Dec 29, 2010
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  5. GoodToGo

    GoodToGo Notebook Consultant

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    Faiz23, you magnificent mofo, +1
     
    GoodToGo, Jan 14, 2011
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  6. faiz23

    faiz23 Macbook FTW

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    lolz thanks man i hope you enjoy your setup and sounds like you have a lot of reading ahead. Grab your favorite cold beer and spend some time getting to know all the ins and outs of the system. Be prepared for any issues and search through all the endless threads we have for any information. If you have any questions we have plenty of great members on the board you can help you out. :chatterbox:
     
    faiz23, Jan 14, 2011
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