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    Alienware M15x stealth mode issues

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by NameViolator, May 24, 2012.

  1. NameViolator

    NameViolator Newbie

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    When I play games on my alienware M15x it seems that the stealthmode feature is throttling my gaming experience and causing lag that is really annoying. When I play Diablo 3 it runs smoothly on maxed graphics for a good 20seconds or so then starts to glitch and lag like crazy, I tap the stealth mode on then off again and the lag subsides and its back to 100% smooth gameplay for another 10-20seconds and have to rinse and repeat (which is the annoying part...) I have updated the command center application and the BIOS system on my pc to try and fix this. Anyone have a hint for me?
     
    NameViolator, May 24, 2012
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  2. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    You need the Stealth Mode Indicator utility. Unzip, install, create a shortcut to the executable, run the program, right click on the little alienhead icon in the Taskbar and select/check Autofix. Drag the shortcut into the Startup folder so that it starts automatically when windows starts. Your Stealth Mode problems will be over. Courtesy of Wattos. An indispensable M15x utility.

    Download here: StealthModeIndicator2.zip
     
    The Revelator, May 24, 2012
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  3. NameViolator

    NameViolator Newbie

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    I installed and ran, still having same problem...
    Here is a weird thing. When i unplug the A/C cord after about 5 seconds it stops lagging. So it runs just fine when I'm using the battery. I have the power settings set to high performance.
     
    NameViolator, May 25, 2012
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  4. aceuk

    aceuk Notebook Guru

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    Is your machine getting too hot and throttling it's self?
     
    aceuk, May 25, 2012
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  5. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Hi NameViolator, here is how to check if the computer is overheating, Alienware Laptops: Computer overheats, shutdown when running intensive applications | Dell , you can also try this software to disable it, C#osmin Stahie: Alienware M17X Stealth Mode, on the worst scenario you will need to do a clean install of the O.S, here's how How to install Windows 7 in an Alienware Computer? | Dell . If after trying all this steps you still require assistance please send us an e-mail to [email protected] including your service tag and phone number and we will get back to you as soon as possible. #IWork4AW
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 29, 2012
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  6. khalifaalh

    khalifaalh Newbie

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    Im having this problem at the moment... Have u found any solution?! >.<
     
    khalifaalh, Jun 7, 2012
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