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    playing through hdmi to tv with lid closed help

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by rabbmacc, Mar 27, 2011.

  1. rabbmacc

    rabbmacc Newbie

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    can you close your m11x lid and still play through hdmi cable ? ive tried to but it goes into sleep mode so i have to keep it opened to play games.
     
    rabbmacc, Mar 27, 2011
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  2. M11x ftw

    M11x ftw Notebook Consultant

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    I have the exact same problem... :'(
    so yere it would be great if we could find a solution
     
    M11x ftw, Mar 27, 2011
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  3. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Click "Change what closing the lid does" (look on the pane on the left) in Power Options in Control Panel.

    Even, click start and type "change what closing the lid does" and you can access the setting from there.

    (assumes your M11x is running Windows 7)
     
    namaiki, Mar 27, 2011
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  4. rabbmacc

    rabbmacc Newbie

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    yea im running windows 7 and thanks for that pal
     
    rabbmacc, Mar 27, 2011
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  5. M11x ftw

    M11x ftw Notebook Consultant

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    ok so when i click on it i get an error,
    Your power plan information isnt available
    :(
     
    M11x ftw, Mar 27, 2011
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  6. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What power plan is selected? (on the right)
    There should be, for instance; Balanced, Power Saver, High Performance.
     
    namaiki, Mar 27, 2011
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    M11x ftw Notebook Consultant

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    i hav high performance selected, however when i go into change plan settings, the same error appears.
     
    M11x ftw, Mar 27, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What about with Balanced/Power Saver?
    (High Performance creates unnecessary heat with little to no performance benefit compared with Balanced anyway)
     
    namaiki, Mar 27, 2011
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    temp127880936 Notebook Enthusiast

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    First, you have to be in nvidia gpu mode for a signal over hdmi.

    You can easily check options in the control panel like namaiki said.

    You installed another software for energy safe or like that (alienware commandcenter is ok, it works with windows 7)
     
    temp127880936, Mar 27, 2011
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  10. M11x ftw

    M11x ftw Notebook Consultant

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    I get the same error with all plans... i cant access any info for them.

    as for power saving programs... i dont remember installing any, not that i would tho.
     
    M11x ftw, Mar 27, 2011
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  11. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Maybe check if you can change the lid setting in Alienware Command Center if it is installed.
     
    namaiki, Mar 27, 2011
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  12. trikan

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    I keep the lid open when I use hdmi out to help with cooling, does it in fact not make a difference in that regard?
     
    trikan, Mar 27, 2011
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    Command centre options work. thanks alot :)
     
    M11x ftw, Mar 28, 2011
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  14. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Depends on where the laptop sucks in air. You can try check with HWMonitor if there is any significant difference.
     
    namaiki, Mar 28, 2011
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    the intake for the m11x is beneath the laptop on the left hand side (beneath w a s d keys). I wouldnt think that closing the lid would have any effect.
     
    M11x ftw, Mar 28, 2011
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  16. Comrade Ynot

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    I keep the lid open because the screen is so glossy that when I pwn someone I can look at myself in the mirror like reflection, give the old six shooter action and say, " I am awesome!". Followed by a wink. It makes you a better gamer. Fact.
     
    Comrade Ynot, Mar 28, 2011
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    LOL, why do I get the visual image of Quagmire from Family Guy saying "Alll right" and smiling?
     
    n0¢yph3r, Mar 28, 2011
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    I have a similar problem. I can play through HDMI while the lid is shut, but the "maximize window" is lost, so I am unable to watch a full screen in HDMI.

    Specifically, I was using Amazon Unbox when this happened. Do I need an external keyboard/mouse to remaximize the screen?
     
    grungolah, Mar 28, 2011
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  19. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What do you mean by 'the "maximize window" is lost'? Could you post a screenshot?
     
    namaiki, Mar 28, 2011
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