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    M11x R1 boot failure after modded GPU voltage BIOS flash

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by gc86, Mar 2, 2012.

  1. gc86

    gc86 Newbie

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    I'm trying to flash to the modded BIOS that ups the 335m GPU voltage from .9 to .95 and everytime I flash it and set the graphic option to discrete it fails to boot and I get nothing but a beep every 2 seconds.

    I've had to reflash it every time this has happened. Could it be the GPU doesn't like the extra voltage?

    Thanks!
     
    gc86, Mar 2, 2012
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  2. GNandGS

    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    I had issues too from trying that. Gave up and reverted back. I will say however that the flash itself worked.

    I do NOT recall but there may be R1 specific files for this. Also, try posting in the orig thread
     
    GNandGS, Mar 3, 2012
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  3. tr0picana

    tr0picana Notebook Enthusiast

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    I flashed successfully and it worked until I changed the BIOS GPU option from switchable to discrete, after which I got the beeping you mentioned.
     
    tr0picana, Mar 8, 2012
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    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    whitrzac, Mar 9, 2012
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    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    check my signature.
     
    ajslay, Mar 9, 2012
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