Up to date m17x R2 drivers

i had to format my machine and now i need the latest drivers for a smooth operation.
dells drivers are outdated and google didnt help in finding compatible drivers with alienware hardware.
i know how to maintain and run the laptop but im no expert so i need help with those damn drivers.

 

Hi, GrassCube, please be kind and let us know your configuration so we'll be able to guide you better?

 

im soory for the noob question, is there a program or internet service that can can give all the relevant information that u need to help me?

 

press the windows key, type in "Device Manager" click on it, then you should be able to see the items.

Also download Gpu-Z for more info.

 

^^That or these guys can give you more details, just press the "run the detection button" at the end you should have a list of details for you system and also the ability to export it as a .pdf file (readable with foxit reader per example)

 

OS: Windows 7 Premium Home Edition (x64)
Motherboard:SMBios version 2.5
Alienware A07
Bios: Alienware A07 03/04/2011 taille: 2048Kb
Chipset:North bridge: NVIDIA nForce 730i
South bridge: NVIDIA nForce 730i
Processor:Intel Mobile Core 2 Quad Q9000 Penryn Socket P (478) (@45 nm) 2000 Mhz
Memory: Physical memory size: 6144 Mo, Type: DDR3, @666.6MHz, 9.0-9-9-24-2T
DDR3 Hyundai Electronics HMT351S6AFR8C-H9 4096 Mo PC3-10700 (667 Mhz)
DDR3 Elpida EBJ21UE8BDS0-DJ-F 2048 Mo PC3-10700 (667 Mhz)
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M (G92,,1024 Mo)

well this is the info i got hope thats all u need..
if not ill add whats needed.

 

Have you tried the Explorer son PC en toute simplicité - Ma-Config.com to check the drivers you need?

It'll give you a good list, and you can update the ones you need off the dell site.

Make sure you use Internet Explorer though while downloading, so the dell site doesn't give you too much trouble.

Just go here, and get the latest drivers. You could also look into the A10 bios mod though.

http://support.dell.com/support/dow...erviceTag=&SystemID=ALW_M17XR2&os=W764&osl=EN

 

Aaah, so this is the first Dell release of the M17x and not the M17x R2.
When you said drivers I think you meant video drivers as in the last two versions nVidia forgot to add the IDs of a few cards.
You'll basically need to download all other drivers from Dell's support site (except video drivers). See order of installation in this thread that also suits your current status:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...er-install-order-guide-alienware-systems.html

As for video drivers download this version:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook-win7-winvista-64bit-270.61-whql-driver.html

Also, do you have two GTX 260M?

@Zoolian: he has the M17x not the M17x R2.

 

how can u tell it the m17x?
only 1 GTX 260
btw can i upgrade the hardware through the local dell dealership?

 

because:
M17x: has Core2Duo/Quad processors,Socket P (i.e. QX9300) with GPUs like: nVIDIA GTX 260M/280M and ATi mobility 4870

M17x R2: has first generation i5/i7 processors,Socket 989 (i.e. i7 940xm) with GPUs like: nVIDIA GTX 285M and ATi mobility 4870 and 5870

M17x R3: has the 2nd generation i7 processors, Socket 988B (i.e. i7-2820qm) and GPUs like: nVIDIA 460M and 580M and ATi mobility 6870 and 6970 to this date.

It depends on what you want to upgrade, it's nice to upgrade thru Dell because of one thing: warranty, but parts are expensive that way, it'll come cheaper if you purchase them on your own and have someone (or you) to install them.

 

tnx m8 for the info!!! extremely helpful!

 

No problem, glad i could help, if you need anything else you know where to come

Cheers

 

Hey everyone, long time reader but never posted. Anyways, I have an R1 aswell with two 260M. Anyways, Im just wondering what parts are worth upgrading (same specs as before except the 260M) and what parts I can install myself, not looking to pay the high prices from dell. I was looking at the Intel 320 SSD 120GB that start but aside from that what else?

 

Hi, Joey, i don't know your current specs but here are the best parts you can get for your laptop:
- SSD -definitely worth it (buy a SATA II)
- CPU: QX9300 extreme\unlocked CPU
- GPU: nVIDIA 280M or ATi mobility 4870 (your current heatsinks and fans are compatible,the same), newer GPUs were never tested except the mobility 5870 which are a no go.
- the M17x R2's RGB Led screen is compatible too

 

Hey thanks for the quick reply,

I've been looking at this SSD Newegg.ca - Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CW120G3B5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) I can't seem to find the CPU or GPU, could you point me in the right direction to track downnthe parts? I know this is a nub question but what kind of RAM do I buy for it?

Thanks again

 

Intel SSD are known for their reliability so that's a good choice, i think.
QX9300 listings:
QX9300 | eBay
As for RAM get 2x4Gb of 1333 DDR3 SO-DIMMs.

 

i cant fined these drivers
3. Intel RST Driver / Intel Management Engine
4. Freefall Sensor Driver

 

It's. Not a good idea to upgrade through dell unless you have long system warranty left.

If you have long system warranty left, upgrade parts will carry your system warranty , if not only 90 says from day of purchase .

 

For which model?

 

if u mean laptop model, the same one m17x r1..
in not im not sure model of what ur referring to

 

I meant laptop model.
Is it a m17x or a M17x (lowercase m matters).

 

How difficult would it be to install the CPU or GPU?

Thanks for all your help

 

Hi, joey, here you have 2 videos showing you how to dismantle the M17x:
YouTube - ‪M17x Teardown Video1 of 2 **READ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO REPLACING PARTS** (Official Video)‬‏
YouTube - ‪M17x Teardown Part 2 of 2 **READ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO REPLACING PARTS** (Official Video)‬‏

Go slowly and pay attention to every move.

Cheers.

 

Does anyone have a source for the newest R2 drivers anyways? Dell's are outdated if you compare to what ATI has released for the 5870's, Intel's Wireless N driver is far past Dell's, etc. I know some have compatibility issues with Dell/Alienware's changes according to their sites(Intel mentions it for the Wireless N driver in their tool). And what bios are we up to? I think last I did was A09.

Only important thing to note, have the quad instead of the extreme(Too rich for my blood XD).

And any tips on helping speed up the system? Feels a big sluggish depending on what I do.

 

Just out of curiosity where would I find the screen from the R2?

 

Good question.
Pretty hard to find but you can:
- camp e.bay
- call Dell see if they have any(expect a huge price if any in stock)
- buy a low specced R2 with the screen and sell the rest.

That's all i can think of

 

Hey me again..
sorry for the long reply time (was in the middle of the exams period at my collage), its the M17 the specs are at the beginning of this post (1st page).

btw regarding general maintenance of the laptop, im currently using some progs like AVG, Ad-Aware, CC-Cleaner..
i would like to know what other programs should i use (preferably for free im a broke student )