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    m17x R3 7970m 8 beeps, HELP PLS!!!!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by destinationsky, Jun 3, 2014.

  1. destinationsky

    destinationsky Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,
    I just got a second hand 7970m off ebay and when I install it in my R3 it gives me 8 beeps and black screen. Could this be a vBios problem or does it mean the 7970m is broken? It boots ok on the iGPU.
    I really would like to try to get it working before returning it.
    Thanks
     
    destinationsky, Jun 3, 2014
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    Voronmetro Notebook Enthusiast

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    All you have done according to the instructions , as described in this thread ?
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...-mobility-7970-m17x-r3-illustrated-guide.html
     
    Voronmetro, Jun 4, 2014
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    Yes, I followed the guide.
     
    destinationsky, Jun 4, 2014
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    I had a similar problem, but in my case the problem was in the southern bridge . You cleared the BIOS? If the reset gave nothing is likely graphics card not working.
     
    Voronmetro, Jun 5, 2014
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