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    Alienware 18 black monitor

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by Boyli, Dec 14, 2015.

  1. Boyli

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    I have Alienware 18 updated with videocards 980m from CEG with modified drivers

    In one day I found in Dell the vBios for Alienware 18 with 980m and then installed it

    After rebooting I get black screen and 8 beeps.

    If I connect external monitor, bios loaded on second monitor and then I can disconnect external monitor. Everything working well with two videocards till next reboot. If not connect external monitor then will get 8 beeps.

    When switching to Intel HD card, bios loaded and then black monitor. Need connect external monitor to see Windows. If disconnect Intel HD in Windows, monitor work. Also monitor work if loaded with Safe mode.

    I tried reinstall Windows, Bios, shift Bios from A12 to A10 and then to A12 again. Replaced videocards to original 2x770m SLI. Nothing help.

    Maybe somebody can help me to recognize the problem.
     
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    Why it's happened in Windows 8.1? As Ì know display killing Windows 10.
    Finally what I have to do, replacing LCD monitor?
     
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    I would try to load optimal defaults in bios with external monitor then make sure non turbo flex support is disabled as Mr. fox had a similar issue with his m18x-r2. Also double check the lcd cable is seated properly and not damaged as you probable had disconnect it to swap gpu's. 8 beeps means lcd gpu or possibly mobo or something in-between. But if it works with an external monitor its probable not the gpu or mobo. Also try resetting the cmos there is instructions on how to do somewhere on this site its a pain with the alienware18 can't just unplug cmos and drain power
     
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    Hopefully a guru will come by and have some other suggestions for you before you go find a replacement lcd
     
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    They say it is enough just to install the updates for later upgrade to Win 10 ;) Write a post in the thread then you get some guidance http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...-1-and-especially-10-bricking-systems.781467/

    How to reset the BIOS if one runs into no POST with a messed up BIOS.
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...ns-into-no-post-with-a-messed-up-bios.735514/
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/guide-how-to-recovery-your-bios-settings-from-bad-oc.742799/
     
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    Boyli, Dec 15, 2015
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    Sorry, but I don’t anderstood how write PM to him. Can you help me? I see his profile, but there is no options to write message for him.
     
    Boyli, Dec 16, 2015
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    Just click on his name then click start a conversation
     
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    It may be that @t456 see this as he is tagged in the thread.
     
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    @t456 can you please help me to reprogramming EDID-EEPROM?
     
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    Send you a pm. Iirc you need 5 post minimum to start a conversation.
     
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    i have same problem exactly
    can you tell my what happened with you the problem is solved or not??
    and what the solution??
     
    Ansem, Dec 20, 2015
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    Boyli, Dec 20, 2015
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