Information/Drivers/Bugs/Fixes - Compiled into one thread for new M11x owners and prospective m11x buyers

Being a new owner of a M11x I have spent way too many hours sifting through countless threads trying to find information and new drivers for my new laptop. When a new member here asks for information because it's a pain to find, they usually get flamed. So here is all of the basic (and some advanced) information for all of the new owners out there as well as prospective buyers.

Prospective Buyers! What you need to know.​

First thing that comes to mind is the difference between the M11xR1 and the M11xR2 -

The R1: Has the Core 2 Duo processors, SU4100 (refurbished only), and SU7300. It has a physical button to turn your graphics card on and off ( does not use Optimus!), it includes a VGA port, and it comes in a shiny case instead of a matte case.

The R2: Has the Intel i series processors, i3(Europe only), i5, and i7. It uses Optimus technology instead of a physical switch for your graphics card, does not include a VGA port, and it has a "Soft touch" matte case instead of a shiny one.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/459834-official-m11x-benchmark-thread.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/495297-m11x-r2-vs-r1-comparisons-benchmarks.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/492232-m11x-r2-benchmarks.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...r1-vs-m11x-r2-core-i5-vs-m11x-r2-core-i7.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/502333-su7300-vs-i5.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/494284-m11x-screen-quality-discussion.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/514148-anyone-received-dell-outlet-refurb-m11x.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/521348-c2d-m11xs-best-price.html

RELATING TO THE HINGE ISSUE:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...eased-update-hinge-issue-m11x-01-24-11-a.html

M11xR1 Drivers/Information​

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/463237-official-m11xr1-owners-lounge-part-4-a.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/514262-nvidia-driver-259-47-m11x-r1-only.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/509090-m11xr1-a05-bios-available-discuss-here.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/513360-new-m11xr1-optimization-must-have.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/511106-m11xr1-xp-drivers-here.html (Installing XP is only possible on R1)

M11xR2 Drivers/Information​

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/492430-official-m11xr2-owners-lounge-part-1-a.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/510346-modded-optimus-drivers-collection-r2.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/511209-m11xr2-bios-a03-available-discuss-here.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...ry-life-what-you-getting-how-make-better.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...lem-technical-question-thread-new-owners.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...-r2-how-add-games-applications-whitelist.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...1xr2-optimus-discussion-bc2-other-titles.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/497228-r2-optimization-thread.html

M11xR1 and M11xR2 Information/Bugs&Fixes/Misc​

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/482062-screen-calibration-m11x.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/518585-fn-f2-dsable-battery-charging-works.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/509923-m11xr2-power-supply-noise.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/472940-guide-m11x-creating-recovery-usb-key.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/458528-alienfx-lite-linux-windows-alienfx-tool.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/463894-m11x-wwan-card-info-thread.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/521905-battery-problems.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/463114-m11x-optimization-thread.html (Keep in mind, some of this is outdated. i.e. the fan fix, which was fixed by the latest bios)

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/494366-totally-random-lockups.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/464127-linux-m11x.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/499384-alien-head-color-back-screen.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/462632-m11xr1-r2-gaming-discussion-thread.html

M11X Accessories​

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/466009-what-you-using-carry-your-m11x-around.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/486390-m11x-anti-glare-screen-protector.html (1)

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/480493-anti-glare-m11x-screen-protector.html (2)

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/503288-looking-hard-case-m11x.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/502850-new-thermal-paste-benefits.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/520961-what-accessories-do-you-have-your-m11x.html (1)

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/510600-need-accessories-m11x.html (2)

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/488425-alienware-m11x-external-cd-dvd-drive.html (1)

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/494030-external-dvd-rw-drive-m11x.html (2)

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/518893-best-external-dvd-drive.html (3)

Skins for M11x


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Whew, that is all I can think of for the moment. Other people please feel free to post other helpful threads, or correct any I have posted. I'm sure I missed a ton. I'll check back here and try to keep it as updated as I can.

I claim absolutely no ownership for any of these, I am simply compiling them in one thread for our newest community members. Hopefully this saves people some time! A sticky on something like this would be awesome Batboy.

 

Great work!

edit: this post now for sale to the highest bidder.

btw everyone +rep this gentleman Velgauder

 

Hahaha this is amazing great work and thanks for taking the time to compile this woulda been nice to have a few days ago when I was searching through the forums for most of the info but itll help all the new guys and lots of useful info that I didn't even think to look for.

 

here are a couple more:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/458528-alienfx-lite-linux-windows-alienfx-tool.html (works with M11x iirc)

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/463894-m11x-wwan-card-info-thread.html

 

The R1 has Display Port.

Anyway, this is awesome, good work.

 

post cause im to cool for rulez

 

That's a great resource, surprised nobody has contributed something like this already, should definitely be stickied so it doesn't end up at the bottom of the barrel and new people have to search through 50 pages.

This also helped me a lot when I was looking to order a M11x, which I did yesterday.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/521348-c2d-m11xs-best-price.html

 

@Vegruber - great work! I hope they sticky this post. +rep

 

For m11xR2

For m11xR1,

Boot into BIOS (start up and then hammer the F2 key until you get to the bios options menu)

Advanced tab

"enable" overclock

Save and exit

Done!

 

This tweak to improve TF2/WOW/SC2(?) fps rates should be here too: http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/513360-new-m11xr1-optimization-must-have-6.html

Thanks to stevenxowens792 for this.

 

I droped my tortilla chip! and I can't find it on the floor>< Now I'm worried what got it.

Please take no notice.. I erased the post because the OP already linked the Skins

 

awesome thread mate.

 

Which External CD ROM drive would you recommend?
which uses only 1Usb port to work is good,

Please give link to where I can get it ?

Thanks

 

Your answer is in the links already in the first post--these:


What accessories do you have for your m11x? (1)

Need Accessories for the M11x (2)

Alienware M11x External CD/DVD drive (1)

External DVD-RW drive for m11x (2)

Best external dvd drive? (3)

 

I take it that it's next to impossible to get anything stickied around here.

I wonder if it would get stickied if I removed the whole warning about the hinge issue...

 

*hush hush*

"______" doesn't approve of dissidence against the forums rules.

 

Boost start-up speed

 

What does this do ? Is it safe to do ?

Re: Boost Start-up Speed
Step 1. -> start -> run -> type msconfig <enter>
Step 2. -> Choose boot tab -> select no gui boot
step 3. -> Change timeout to 3 seconds
Step 4. -> select apply and then ok
Step 5. -> reboot and have a nice day.

StevenX

WILL IT SPEED START LAPTOP In 3 sec ?
can we do it on any Laptop ?

Thanks

 

This would be a pretty good sticky.

 

simply put, no, it will not start your laptop in 3seconds. Refer to this thread http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/523823-boost-start-up-speed.html

 

may you please also add in this one:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/513060-dimming-screen-problems.html

 

A minor increase before it dies

 

It wont die anytime soon. I'll bring it back to life when it gets burred, and keep it updated.

 

Really!? That's awesome of you!

 

Thread recovery mode.

 

Is the i3 processor available in Australia now?

 

Yes.

Alienware M11x | Dell Australia

 

While the i3 is heaps and bounds cheaper, it does have a major performance hit against it: no Turbo Boost. With ThrottleStop Turbo Boost becomes a massive aid to OCing, (well, you could just let turbo be fast without OCing, too).

 

Maybe but i won it so im not complaining lol

 

Nice catch!

 

Thanks for putting this together!

 

Wow, just stumbled upon this thread. I spent four hours the other night digesting everything I could to make sure I got my M11XR1 squared away. This thread is waay useful.

Thanks!

PS: +repped.

 

i think i read elsewhere that there's a limit on the number of stickied threads, though this is an extremely useful digest! spending lots of time with it while awaiting my r1.

Edit: repped +1

 

Not really a "limit" more like a really strong recommendation

 

Newbie heaven I'd say.

 

Bump: For all the new owner questions, bound to arise from the great prices recently.

 

First thing that comes to mind is the difference between the M11xR1 and the M11xR2 -

The R1: Has the Core 2 Duo processors, SU4100 (refurbished only), and SU7300. It has a physical button to turn your graphics card on and off ( does not use Optimus!), it includes a VGA port, and it comes in a shiny case instead of a matte case.

OK well i just bought this laptop off a coworker for 400 bucks. It has NO VGA port, has 2 U7300 Processors @ 1.3 Ghz (1.73), and no physical "change the graphix chip on/off button" thingie

SO do I have an R2 or R1?

 

u7300 is R1