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    m11x r1 333mhz vis BIOS mod

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by smsmasters, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. smsmasters

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    *Standard NBR Warning*
    BIOS Modifications, VBIOS Modifications and other system level tweaks can potentially cause damage to your system. Be aware of this before blindly flashing. If you brick your system or cause damage, chances are very high that your warranty will be useless. Know what you are doing, you are responsible for your actions.
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    How likely will it be to have a modded BIOS with a 333MHz FSB overclock option?
     
    smsmasters, Sep 14, 2011
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    It seems that DavyGT is working on it, but sadly without succes for now.
     
    PringlessS, Sep 14, 2011
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  3. deadboy90

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    for the r1????? please say yes and what would that get you anyway?
     
    deadboy90, Sep 14, 2011
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  4. smsmasters

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    333MHz x 6 = 1998MHz
     
    smsmasters, Sep 14, 2011
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    aaaaand im assuming it isn't for the r1 right?
     
    deadboy90, Sep 14, 2011
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  6. Oww

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    Of course its for the r1. Only one that can be modded to do that.
     
    Oww, Sep 14, 2011
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  7. deadboy90

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    with no pinmod? cuz i would literally drive to DavyGT's house and kiss him, with tounge, if he does it
     
    deadboy90, Sep 14, 2011
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    I will hold you to this. I, however, do not think this will incentivize Davy to make a mod.

    My brother would be thrilled for such a mod though.
     
    DeeVu, Sep 14, 2011
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  9. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    i doubt it can be done. why do you think there's pin mods.
     
    ajslay, Sep 15, 2011
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    I agree this sound interesting.
     
    GNandGS, Sep 15, 2011
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  11. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    its already been tried before. without success. and the R1 is getting dated. and dont have much of a crew left to spend the time to do it.
     
    ajslay, Sep 15, 2011
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    Seems to be an un-natural amount of interest in the M11xR1 all of a sudden.
    I thought DavyGT had gone off long ago to fry bigger fish elsewhere.

    Anyone remember Nautis?

    And that Ozzie guy what carved out his own slice of the world on an apple.
     
    DrGoodvibes, Sep 15, 2011
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    Is there any way to unlock CAS7 support in the BIOS?
     
    bus_dr1v3r, Sep 25, 2011
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    With the R3 out I can't see this as being any sort of focus.
     
    philby, Sep 26, 2011
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    Ah, the old (but not forgotten) heroes of the M11x.

    I think Nautis hangs out around the Sony Z section these days.
    I'm not sure about the Aussie guy, he did have a cool avatar though ;)
     
    Rypac, Sep 26, 2011
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  16. RayDawg

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    I'm rather skeptical that a 333 mhz OC can be done via BIOS, but I'm just hoping and praying that someone proves me wrong. Dead wrong...
     
    RayDawg, Sep 26, 2011
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    DavyGT Overclocker

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    I'm sceptical too but the BIOS is connected to the PLL somehow. That's how the 266mhz overclock works. Maybe it's possible to change 266 to 333, maybe not.
     
    DavyGT, Sep 26, 2011
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    smsmasters, Oct 2, 2011
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    if ahmed can come up with a the bios mod he will be an r1 hero no doubt.
     
    m3talfingers, Oct 2, 2011
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    Man I keep getting excited when this thread comes up, I'm waiting for the "I've done it! Bios overclock to 333mhz! Download it here!!!!!!1
     
    deadboy90, Oct 2, 2011
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    Does anybody know whether Ahmed is including the .95 GPU volt mod in the bios?
     
    cunder01, Oct 3, 2011
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    If he gets it done at all we still arent sure if it's possible
     
    deadboy90, Oct 3, 2011
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    Wait, so it's done!?!? Argh, I want to download it, but it's rather untested as of now...
     
    RayDawg, Oct 3, 2011
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    It's done, just need testers
     
    m3talfingers, Oct 3, 2011
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    Ill test it! i got the recovory BIOS anyway. oh and this is the 333 mhz hack rite?
     
    deadboy90, Oct 3, 2011
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    no deadboy90, this is a modded bios, it will have a ton of extra options to enable you to overclock in the bios settings. let us know if it at least boots for you.
     
    m3talfingers, Oct 3, 2011
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    oh well ill still give it a shot, and i was so happy for a minute...
     
    deadboy90, Oct 3, 2011
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    Wait, so you can achieve a 333 mhz OC if properly configured, right????
     
    RayDawg, Oct 3, 2011
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    nobody knows yet! test it out! just make sure you have the crisis recovery program found on gpu volt mod thread first

    based off the pictures posted here:

    http://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Alienware-M11x-R1-BIOS?page=3

    there is an option for the frequency ratio, i believe that's what you're going to want to adjust to overclock the cpu
     
    m3talfingers, Oct 3, 2011
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  31. deadboy90

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    I got good news and bad news, the BIOS flash didn't brick my laptop but if you try entering the "performance options" menu the system freezes and has to be hard reset :(
     
    deadboy90, Oct 3, 2011
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    deadboy90, i let him know the problem, also I recommend you sign up over there since you seem to be the first one to test it out. I have also sent him the link to this thread so maybe he will chime in
     
    m3talfingers, Oct 3, 2011
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    Will do thanks LIVE ON THE EDGE!!!!!!
     
    deadboy90, Oct 3, 2011
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    Lets keep the feedback in the thread at bios-mods forums. We don't want Ahmed to try to chase down bugs and such over in this thread. Not to say we shouldn't discuss the modded bios among ourselves here.
     
    bus_dr1v3r, Oct 3, 2011
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    I'm one of the unlucky one's who has an R1 that won't overclock stably (I get BSOD often if the bios overclock is enabled). Does anyone one know if this will fix that issue? Does the bios enable a higher clock without a need to pin mod. Also will this void my warranty?
     
    JerseyFresh609, Oct 3, 2011
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    damn, thats sucks. anyway if we are lucky we will be able to OC higher without a pinmod and no it wont void your warrenty because to get rid of it all you have to do is use the recovery BIOS and it goes back to normal. O BTW, If you have any 1066 mhz laptop ram laying around you can try that and try overclocking again. Just a thought, dont go wasting 60 bucks on memory cuz it probobly wont even work
     
    deadboy90, Oct 3, 2011
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    If under warranty and you have that concern it may be better to wait
     
    GNandGS, Oct 3, 2011
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    Ok the creator of the mod Ahmed said that hes going to try again and post another version of the mod tommarow. anybody else wanna take the plunge with me?
     
    deadboy90, Oct 3, 2011
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    I'm testing right along with you. Same results, and am waiting for the next bios.
     
    cunder01, Oct 3, 2011
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    Yea high five for our total lack of regard for our nearly thousand dollar laptops! lol
     
    deadboy90, Oct 3, 2011
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    I have tested it with the same results.
     
    bus_dr1v3r, Oct 3, 2011
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    m3talfingers, Oct 4, 2011
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    I'm moved on to a R3, but this is exciting stuff, hope it ends up working for you all :D
     
    martinroshak, Oct 4, 2011
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    Anyone managed to overclock to 2GHz with this BIOS?
     
    smsmasters, Oct 4, 2011
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    we havnt managed any overclock with this BIOS, the "Performance options" menu makes the system freeze. the maker is uploading a new version today, i keep checking the site ever 10 minutes lol
     
    deadboy90, Oct 4, 2011
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    I know!
    if this works means I can play BF3 on my m11x ;D
     
    el_pitaya, Oct 4, 2011
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    In Ahmed's response, he mentioned that the frequency ratio might not work properly.....if that's true, then the OC will be limited by the RAM, right?(I'm assuming he's talking about FSB:Ram ratio, right? If not, disregard this whole post) That means that hitting 1.9-2.0 probably wont happen without some good ram. Unless, of course, this modded BIOS allows one to set the RAM to CAS7. (Last time I checked, no one could find any such RAM @ CAS6) Of course, I've been busy doing other things over the past couple of months so this may have changed.


    As always, be careful gentlemen....you're playing with fire here & I would hate to see you brick your M11x.


    I'll be following these two threads, tho.....it's most definitely relevant to my interests.
     
    Arak-Nafein, Oct 4, 2011
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    The guys who have pinmoded their systems use Kingston HyperX RAM to keep their OC's stable, so that might work. also bricks are no problem, theres a BIOS recovery guide I put into a USB that i have sucessfully recovered from bricks with several times
     
    deadboy90, Oct 4, 2011
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    This made me laugh pretty hard, as it's exactly what I'm doing: study for the test, then check, then study, then check...
     
    cunder01, Oct 4, 2011
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    I'm already at 2.0ghz and don't really care about the 333mhz bios mod. I'm looking for a way to relax memory dependency so I can push it harder.
     
    bus_dr1v3r, Oct 4, 2011
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