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    m17x R2 GPU upgrade to GTX660m failed

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by netomx, Jun 15, 2014.

  1. netomx

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    Hello friends! I have an Alienware m17x R2, and I want to use a Geforce GTX660m from another Alienware (R4), but it doesn't display video if connected to the master, but if I connect it to the salve, and connect the ATI to the master, it boots, and it is detected. Any ideas on how to make it work?

    I have:

    - Flashed the unlocked A10 BIOS
    - Flashed a modified VBIOS from techinfern0

    Thanks!
     
    netomx, Jun 15, 2014
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  2. TR2N

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    More info on this please.
     
    TR2N, Jun 15, 2014
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    netomx, Jun 15, 2014
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    What happens with default vbios will it post?
    You may need to find a vbios that is compatible with this setup.
    Good luck.
     
    TR2N, Jun 15, 2014
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  5. netomx

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    Nope, neither of the VBIOS work. It login to Windows, I can hear it, but it doesn't display it on the screen.

    EDIT: Update 1, HDMI works, but the internal LCD doesn't
     
    netomx, Jun 15, 2014
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    What hapenned with your upgrade? I am considering it for my laptop, and looking for information about it I found this thread.
     
    trapalas, Jan 25, 2015
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    got tired and used a HD6970. Sorry pal :(
     
    netomx, Jan 25, 2015
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