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    Yet Another Usb 3.0 HDD Issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by yogesh12, Mar 30, 2014.

  1. yogesh12

    yogesh12 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys!

    Another USB 3.0 Issue!!

    I have EDD 1 TB External hdd and it works great in win 8.1 (my another lap)..

    but here in my alienware m17x it doesnt works.. it doesnt even shows up!! just white led is glowing.. tried installing WD SES Drivers but its not installing.. showing error that incompatible system.. then i installed intel usb 3 host from site.. saw a thread here.. even that was not installing.. same error.. this comp does not meet min req to install blah blah blah!!

    any ideas guys :(
     
    yogesh12, Mar 30, 2014
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  2. TR2N

    TR2N Notebook Deity

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    Try removing all these drivers and use the alienware usb drivers on your disc that came with your notebook.
    Good luck :)
     
    TR2N, Mar 31, 2014
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Try updating the Firmware of your USB 3.0 device.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 31, 2014
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