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    help alienware m17x r3 gtx 460m problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by wields209, Oct 27, 2011.

  1. wields209

    wields209 Newbie

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    I have an alienware m17x r3 with bios version AO8. my video card driver is up to date with dells support page. im trying to play HON but it keep crashing on startup. i tried using the modded inf but get a blue screen after window screen. any advise would help..

    thanks
     
    wields209, Oct 27, 2011
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    wields209 Newbie

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    i solved my own question. i was able to use a modded bios to disable integrated graphic.
     
    wields209, Oct 27, 2011
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  3. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    you get the updated drivers to work?
     
    bigtonyman, Oct 27, 2011
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    zoolian982 Notebook Deity

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    You should join us bigtonyman, I still have 0 optimus related problems after disabling the integrated gpu. :D
     
    zoolian982, Oct 27, 2011
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  5. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    well im soon gonna be upgrading to the red side of the force :D , I also need to have some battery life for school as well :(
     
    bigtonyman, Oct 27, 2011
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