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    M18x Unlocked BIOS Modification Info

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by Da_G, Aug 21, 2011.

  1. steviejones133

    steviejones133 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The T|I link might be good to try as well, Bro.... ;)
     
    steviejones133, Sep 17, 2013
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    I just came from there, lol. Contacted two guys over there. One was able to unlock the BCLK but to have any hope of further overclocking I need the advanced menus or some way of manipulating the volts/amps and multies.
     
    Aikimox, Sep 17, 2013
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    Ahhhh...well, I'm sure that one of the bios guru's should be able to help out....fingers crossed, eh?
     
    steviejones133, Sep 17, 2013
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    Yeah, though I have to admit, the perspective to have an unlocked CPU pushing beyond 4GHz in a 12.5" business notebook is pretty unrealistic. Almost too good to be true, so I dunno....
     
    Aikimox, Sep 17, 2013
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    I guess so....I mean, the cooling would have to be pretty damn good I imagine. Maybe closer to the top end of 3Ghz instead of 4Ghz + might be more realistic...I dunno. Still, if you don't ask, you'll never know right? ;)
     
    steviejones133, Sep 17, 2013
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    Well, I'm working on a custom heatsink for the little beast which should be good for up to 55-60W. It's no match for the 3-piped M18x HS but should be adequate for 3840QM+400mhz, imho
     
    Aikimox, Sep 17, 2013
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    Hahaha - funny, I thought you might be working on a modded heat sink :thumbsup: - that'd be some 'little beast' if you pull it off!
     
    steviejones133, Sep 17, 2013
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    MUERTE 75 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello everyone!

    I would like flash unlocked A10 BIOS for my M18xR2.Now i use stock A10.Good idea flash A10---> unlocked A10 or need downgrade
    oldest stock BIOS?

    Thanks the answer!
     
    MUERTE 75, Nov 17, 2013
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    Any unlocked BIOS is better than one that is not unlocked. Unlocked A10 is what I use for my M18xR2.
     
    Mr. Fox, Nov 19, 2013
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    Thanks a lot!
    Which BIOS flash method recommend that ~ safe and simple? I read some metod but don't know which better :(
    This week arrived my 3920XM, i would like if this beast CPU run maximal potencial :)
     
    MUERTE 75, Nov 19, 2013
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    There is only one way you can do it. This thread we are in now is for M18xR1.

    Please see this thread for download and discussion and instructions. M18xR2 Unlocked BIOS
     
    Mr. Fox, Nov 19, 2013
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