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    I know I am missing something

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by lookitsakyauk, Feb 13, 2011.

  1. lookitsakyauk

    lookitsakyauk Notebook Consultant

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    So i recently had to reinstall a new copy of windows 7. Now I am missing a couple of things I once had setup but can't figure out what I need. I am missing a driver and I think its for the hard drive anti shock damage protection. Secondly I installed alienfx and have it set to turn off when I unplug but all the lights do not shut off, and lastly I installed the latest driver from synaptics but the disable touchpad when mouse is detected option is gone. Can someone instruct me on what to do?
     
    lookitsakyauk, Feb 13, 2011
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    dragon23 Notebook Consultant

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    1. that missing driver is probably the free fall sensor driver and can be downloaded from dell.com
    2. dont know about programing alienfx to turn off lights automatically but there is a shortcut key to go dark
    3. go to command center, alientouch, option should be there to disable
     
    dragon23, Feb 14, 2011
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    infoghost Notebook Guru

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    I loaded all the dell drivers, and still had a couple unknown devices. A windows update fixed it, so give that shot if you have not yet.
     
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    lookitsakyauk Notebook Consultant

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    anyone have any ideas with how to have the lights turn off automatically?
     
    lookitsakyauk, Feb 16, 2011
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