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    M11x Ubuntu

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Salue, Feb 18, 2011.

  1. Salue

    Salue Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys i just installed Ubuntu on M11x
    was Wondering about batteryt life am only getting like 2hours and a half >.<"
    and the FAN is like more on and more loud on ubuntu >.<"
    anyone can help ;p
     
    Salue, Feb 18, 2011
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    cmarcho Notebook Consultant

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    obviously this system was not intended to be run with ubuntu.

    the drivers that control fans and ideal power consumption rates are not in ubuntu, but Windows.
     
    cmarcho, Feb 18, 2011
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  3. MasivB

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    yea i think you installed the nvidia drivers instead of the intel integrated ones
     
    MasivB, Feb 18, 2011
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  4. Salue

    Salue Notebook Consultant

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    i didnt install anything lol just installed ubuntu 10.10 started the fan is louder and working alot 2:30 hours of battery life >.<"
    guess the 2VGA are working the intle and nividia
     
    Salue, Feb 18, 2011
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    trikan Notebook Geek

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    Ah yes, let me just install an os that will render my gaming focused device useless.
     
    trikan, Feb 18, 2011
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  6. MasivB

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    Try reading this maybe it willhelp [SOLVED] Wrong display after installing GeForce GT 335M
     
    MasivB, Feb 18, 2011
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