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    Unknown PCI Device

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Trent123, Jul 26, 2015.

  1. Trent123

    Trent123 Newbie

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    I have an alienware m17x r3 and I see this in my device manager:


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    I believe it has to do with drivers but I am not sure what to download.
     
    Trent123, Jul 26, 2015
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    Trent123 Newbie

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    The Image is in my recent media folder thing Idk why the link doesnt work
     
    Trent123, Jul 26, 2015
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    MickyD1234 Notebook Prophet

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    Could be the HDD Accelerometer? This shows as unknown until you install the driver.
     
    MickyD1234, Jul 26, 2015
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    Visit the device manager, go to properties of the unknown device and in the drop down will give you the hardware id, copy this and then Google the code to tell which device it is. It may very well be the hard drive drop sensor which if you have an ssd installed may report as unknown ( in my experience ). Hope this helps.
     
    HiTechWorldWide, Jul 27, 2015
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