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    M11x R2 BIOS recovery guide

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by tassadar898, Apr 8, 2011.

  1. tassadar898

    tassadar898 Notebook Evangelist

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    I need to do this quick and dirty:

    Download these files ( MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service) and place them in an empty flash drive.
    Unplug the A/C.
    Take off the bottom cover and unplug the battery.
    Plug in the flash drive.
    Hold the End key above the right arrow and plug in the A/C.
    Wait until the computer automatically starts up without pressing the power button and let go of the end key.
    Wait 10-15 minutes there will be a lot of beeping.
    The computer will automatically restart.

    Done.

    Edit: ONLY DO THIS IF YOUR DEVICE IS BRICKED FROM A BAD BIOS FLASH!!! I am also not responsible if you make your bricked device turn into a lump of coal and poo
     
    tassadar898, Apr 8, 2011
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    n0¢yph3r Notebook Consultant

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    Not going to ask how you got hold of that info, as I am sure it wasn't all that easy. Very good info though. Thank you :)
     
    n0¢yph3r, Apr 8, 2011
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  3. seraphkz

    seraphkz Notebook Consultant

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    Do you have to hold the end key for 10-15 minutes?... Or just hold it when you plug in the AC
     
    seraphkz, Apr 8, 2011
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  4. tassadar898

    tassadar898 Notebook Evangelist

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    fixed OP to clarify :)
     
    tassadar898, Apr 8, 2011
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  5. seraphkz

    seraphkz Notebook Consultant

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    Great guide, thank you sir.
     
    seraphkz, Apr 8, 2011
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  6. elburrodiablo1978

    elburrodiablo1978 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does this work on an R1, or are there other threads with the correct files elsewhere? I would like to flash the .95V BIOS, but don't want to have to call Dell if it bricks.
     
    elburrodiablo1978, Apr 21, 2011
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  7. DavyGT

    DavyGT Overclocker

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    No, it does not work on the R1. You'll have to ask ajslay to be sure but the R1 recovery process involves the XPS 16(?) process. It's the files that are changed, the process should look the same. The .95v BIOS should be safe though, it's already tested by ajslay.
     
    DavyGT, Apr 21, 2011
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  8. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    i will start a new thread on how to reflash a bricked R1 just in case.
     
    ajslay, Apr 21, 2011
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  9. elburrodiablo1978

    elburrodiablo1978 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sweet, thanks. You guys rule.
     
    elburrodiablo1978, Apr 21, 2011
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  10. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    ajslay, Apr 21, 2011
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  11. wildlizard

    wildlizard Newbie

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    Hello! Can somebody help me to find bios mod for m11x R2? I want to install iDeneb 1.4 10.5.6, but i need a mod for my note.
    Thanks!)
     
    wildlizard, Jun 17, 2011
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