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    M11x External Monitor Config Help

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ShintaKunX, Jun 27, 2011.

  1. ShintaKunX

    ShintaKunX Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,
    So I've been using my m11x R2 as my main comp for the summer and decided to use my desktops monitor (19") for it. I can use my computer no problem without any limits but when I play starcraft II too long, I end up getting blue screen of death. I think this is possibly temps getting too high?

    The resolution is set for 1440x900 on monitor as primary (dual screened)
    Really besides that I didnt tinker any settings or anything so is there something recommended I should do?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    ShintaKunX, Jun 27, 2011
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  2. darkdomino

    darkdomino Notebook Deity

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    I see in your signature that you're overclocked. These bluescreens are most likely a result of overclocking. Your monitor probably has nothing to do with it.

    If I were you, I'd do an experiment. Go into your BIOS, and disable overclocking.... then fire up Starcraft II and see how long it lasts. If you don't get a bluescreen, then you've got your answer. If you do, then it's probably something more serious.

    If you get a chance, keep a pen and paper handy and write down as much info about the bluescreen as you can. If the blue screen says something to the effect of:

    then it's definitely your overclocking. I have the same M11x as you, and I get this bluescreen if I overclock too high in the BIOS.
     
    darkdomino, Jun 27, 2011
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