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    AMD 7970 vBIOS?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by RobotnikMan, Aug 2, 2014.

  1. RobotnikMan

    RobotnikMan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I'm wondering of anyone can tell me where I can find a vBIOS for the 7970m. I've tried googling everywhere but can't find anything

    I'm trying to solve a problem with the video card. Whenever I try to log into windows after installing the video card, the screen goes blue (no BSOD , just plain blue) and freezes. I can boot into safe mode fine, but not into regular windows. I'm hoping that flashing a new vBIOS will fix this
     
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    batfinks Notebook Consultant

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    sounds more like a driver related issue...

    but erm i think there is a massive collection of vbios on tech site

    Video Bios Collection | techPowerUp

    there you go.

    thoses are the links for mobile gpus :D
     
    batfinks, Aug 2, 2014
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    RobotnikMan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! Well at least I know now that I didn't install it wrong or screw up the card, I was kinda worried that I broke it.

    Hopefully I can find the right drivers, should I just install the drivers from the AMD site?
     
    RobotnikMan, Aug 3, 2014
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    the card is plug and play so yes :D
     
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    Wow,, how odd

    After turning on the laptop today, it actually worked, and I didn't even need to do anything! I then played a few games on steam, and no problems or anything.

    I have a bad feeling though its not gonna be that way for long though, seeing how the card gave me trouble yesterday. Well, here's hoping for the best
     
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Hopefully it'll stay like that. :)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 6, 2014
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