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    modded A08 bios

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ravenite72, Nov 22, 2011.

  1. ravenite72

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    Anyone know where I can get the Modded A08 bios?
     
    ravenite72, Nov 22, 2011
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    SlickDude80, Nov 22, 2011
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    Hah I knew you would come through Slickdude! Thanks :D
     
    ravenite72, Nov 22, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    hi all
    noobie here

    but what exactly will the modded bios help with?

    I have a 580m so will that help in throtting issues?
    Have not really experienced it yet as i haven not really spent alot of time on games on the laptop.. but i read so much in here about throtting that if i could prevent it first it would be good
     
    edm11, Nov 22, 2011
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    Hi edm11,

    this bios on its own won't prevent throttling. There are many other things that you have to do to minimize it. The unlocked A08 bios is the stock dell bios but with all options available. The one that comes with the laptop is very locked down with limited options. The unlocked version, you can for example, disable the intel integrated graphics which will help with what i call optimus hell. You can enable more overclocking options etc...

    For throttling, First download the Dell vbios which helps. There are also other options and tricks. The members here with 580's are well versed and can help you with their *secret* techniques lol. For example this thread offers a solution to minimize the throttling:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...throtting-fix-no-need-modify-system-bios.html



    Official Dell 580m Vbios:
    (Stolen from the Stickied thread)

    Release Date: 10/5/2011
    Version: 70.24.2B.00.06, A01
    Download Type: BIOS
    File Format: Hard Drive
    File Size: 8 MB

    ISO image of GTX580 A01 Vbios 70.24.2B.00.06
    Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system.
    The flash utility will ask for user input to override PCI Subsystem ID. This is normal. Press y whenever prompted to complete the Vbios flash.
    Updates Vbios on GTX580M cards.

    Drivers and Downloads |580m vbios]

    Instructions:
    ISO image of production GTX580M Vbios. Burn image to CD and reboot system. Press F12 to choose CD/DVD drive. When prompted, press Y.
     
    SlickDude80, Nov 23, 2011
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    thanks for the reply slikedude!
    much appreciated!

    I guess i can try to switch off optimus permanently as they are a real pain. have no idea how to do it but will just try it out

    to install the modded bios i just download the file in your post above and run it? sorry for so many questions! :)
     
    edm11, Nov 23, 2011
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    yup...download the file. WIthin the rar achive, there will be an setup or install exe...execute from within windows. This is one of the easiest bios updates you'll ever do.

    To switch off integrated graphics...look for iGFX or something similar and disable it in the bios. Enjoy :D
     
    SlickDude80, Nov 23, 2011
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    to switch off optimus, just go under video settings, and then integrated GPU, or (something along those lines) and turn the toggle to off. Then you should be good. :) To install the bios, just download and install and let it do its thing, don't touch anything or you may mess it up. Hope this helps :)

    Edit: You beat me this time :p
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 23, 2011
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    one last stupid question

    How do u access the bios? It s really safe to toggle of integrated graphics right?
     
    edm11, Nov 23, 2011
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    on bootup, hit F2.

    It is fine to disable the integrated graphics...worse case, if you mess something up, you can reset the bios to stock settings by removing the cmos battery
     
    SlickDude80, Nov 23, 2011
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    Hi im new hear! thank you to who made the mod bios(A08) its helped me turn off the optimus! Can someone tell me who made it please so i can thank that person he or she is my new best friend lol

    Thanks so much for that link its really helped turn of the optimus! can you tell me who made it so i can thank that person :)
    ps I'm new to forums so hope Ive post this in the rite place :)
     
    toonnut1, Dec 1, 2011
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    Welcome toonnut! Don't know who made it. i suspect its just the default Insyde bios before Dell gets their hands on it
     
    SlickDude80, Dec 1, 2011
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    Nah it was unlocked by Ahmed from bios-mods.com. Hoping the A09 drops soon so he can mod that.
     
    widezu69, Dec 1, 2011
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    what are the advantages of turning of the intel graphics?
     
    pr0cl1v1ty, Dec 1, 2011
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    assuming you have nvidia card, the optimus doesn't always work right. Its suppose to be smart enough to switch between intel vs nvidia depending on the app...but sometimes you get intel integrated graphics while you are gaming. So this is the issue
     
    SlickDude80, Dec 1, 2011
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    yes mate thats rite like the new sonic game thats a new game that dont work unless you turn off the intel graphics off :)
     
    toonnut1, Dec 3, 2011
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    just gotta remember all the settings you tweaked before you try to change it again :p I swap between turning the IGP on off depending on whats going on, and I forgot to swap what was running the main display, had to reseat the card and do a bios reset ;) moral of the story is remember what you toggled.
     
    bigtonyman, Dec 3, 2011
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    Anyone found out yet what the impact is on the battery of disabling optimus?
     
    froogle, Dec 12, 2011
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    it's noticeable, but you can always turn the 460m off and turn the IGPU back on to maximize battery even more than optimus does ;)
     
    bigtonyman, Dec 12, 2011
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    what does this modded bios have for us AMD owners :D ?
     
    nayilalien, Dec 12, 2011
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    Check the link in my sig :)
     
    widezu69, Dec 12, 2011
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