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    VGA Port Not Functioning in Win8 - m17x R1

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by scottdog129, Nov 15, 2013.

  1. scottdog129

    scottdog129 Newbie

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    I dont know if I have the wrong driver installed or what, but Im trying to hook up a second monitor and its not seeing it. Any help would be great.
     
    scottdog129, Nov 15, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Since Windows 8 was not officially released for the R1, some issues may occur. This issue could be fixed by uninstalling the video drivers and letting Windows use the Standard VGA GFX adapter.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 18, 2013
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