Hi everyone,
I have an M17X R4 (i7-3610qm version) with several parts missing including the screen and video card. I tried turning this on to test it but got the 8 beeps error. My questions are:
1) Should it turn on with a screen installed but no graphics card plugged in and run the integrated intel graphics, or would I still get 8 beeps?
2) I don't know what graphics card this had previously and I have read that whenever you change the graphics card you need to update the drivers before changing the card. Is there any card that would definitely work without changing the drivers? I was hoping to get a 460m to begin with.
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help!
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MickyD1234 Notebook Prophet
Hi, you should be able to boot without a GPU card BUT it still must have a panel attached to pass POST. The machine came with two panels, 120hz and 60hz. The 120hz bypasses the Intel and must have an NV card attached. The MB has two panel connectors, one for for each type, sorry can't identify them so research needed.
I have never messed with a driver install if the machine has an existing NV card. It always just works and you update it after install. This avoids the problem of a driver not installing - you still have a working machine!
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Many thanks for your replies Micky and r1d0.
Regarding the screen do I need to match this to an exact part number? I'm struggling to find anything explaining the differences between the following screens:
FCF0T - 1600x900 fits R3/R4
8HPX1 - 1600X900 fits R3/R4
YD9K2 - 1080p fits R3/R4
0FKCP - 1080p fits R3/R4
DHCG2 - 1080p 3D-ready fits certain R4 models/video cards
Does anyone know if the top 4 screens are definitely compatible? I know the 3d model uses a different connection on the motherboard, is this the 120hz version you describe and are the others all 60hz?
If the 0FKCP screen fits and is 60hz it will work out well as I can get this and test the machine without buying a video card -
MickyD1234 Notebook Prophet
I'd be guessing but maybe glossy/mat versions. IIRC the 120hz panel was only glossy.
Will my M17X R4 turn on with new video card but no new drivers?
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