M15X performance issues

Hey hey fellow 15x owner. I've been having some annoying problems here regarding performance.

1) To start, I'll go ahead and tell you GPU woes. Playing Bad company 2 is kinda like waiting for a bus you know is late. Loading maps take well over 40sec's, and when you finally get into the match the game play becomes choppy. On the loadout screen (which should be displaying an overhead view of the battle) shows nothing but a sold gray. It is only playable in low settings, I'm even playing it in DX9 as low in DX10 is also unplayable. These issues also persist in black ops as there are long load times and even choppier gameplay.

I've been trying maaaaaannnnny different drivers (11.4 being the newest) but only to have some success, only just after the divers have been installed I do notice a very slight performance increase which fades shortly after.

2) My second issue is the damn long boot times. Sometimes I get lucky and it boots quickly, but for the majority of the time I'm stuck staring at the gray alien head for over 2 mins sometimes. I'm not too sure what the root cause of this is, I've updated my BIOS to A08 to no avail.

Here are my spacs:

i5 M540 @2.53GHz
8GB RAM
Win7 home premium (sp1)
5850 GDDR5
500GB HD

I'd also like to add that I've tried: power drain, mutiple drivers, HD checks and I can also assure that my stealth mode is not on and I always run in high performance. except when on battery power.

 

The first thing I would do is update the system to A09

Second, I would use GPU-z and throttlestop in the background while running the game to monitor your clocks and see what's actually happening.

As for the boot times, do you have any USB devices plugged in at boot?

 

Make sure you dont have stealth mode enabled, my ATI 5850 performs well so I dont know why yours doesnt.

Try updating your BIOS to A09, your processor clock speed is fine. Doesnt make any sense on why its slow, I'd probably try a reformat.

What's your WEI scores?

 

solid gray screen at bc2 = no kill cam (are you playing on hardcore servers?)
specs in sig here, and bc2 gameplay is great and very very playable even with 4xmsaa

 

I thought the 5850 needed A09 to function? Or is that just the 460M?

 

To my understanding neither needs A09, I could be wrong though

 

I just upgraded to A09/EC1.18 a few days ago, I was on A08/EC1.16 if that helps.

 

can you make a gpu-z and throttle stop log of your gameplay. then up load the info here so we can see whats going on.

 

Check ur temperature and let us know on it. Could help on some issues as well.

 

Okay, sorry I haven't replied in a while. Been busy with work and school.

I tried updating my BIOS to A09, but when I click on the file to run it (usually suppose to go to the page where it asks if you want to flash it or burn it to a cd) it tells me an error that my os version is not supported and to check if I have a x32 or x64 bit os

I'll run the tests tonight and post the results. I did play LoL last night though with GPUZ in the background and my max temp was around 72 while playing and about 50 idle if that helps at all.

 

Good news! Got the info.

Just to clarify what I've been dealing with the past few weeks. It took 1:30 to load a MP game on BC2. :cry:

Also, I'm not sure if this is a big deal or not, but when I was adjusting the resolution the size of the game screen shrunk instead of resolution going down.

 

Your GPU-Z log shows your GPU downclocking to the 2D settings of 100MHz core / 150 MHz memory but I think that is only happening before and after you are gaming. The normal 3D settings are 625 MHz core / 1000 MHz memory.

There was one incident in ThrottleStop where it shows that the CPU was using some chipset clock modulation which can instantly slow the CPU down. Once again, I'm not quite sure what you were up to when this happened. It only happened once in the log file at 20:09:42.

To help prevent this from happening you can put a check mark in the Chipset Clock Modulation box and make sure that is set to 100.0% but overall I don't see a major problem. If you are having long load times it would be a good idea to run a hard drive benchmark test. Maybe there is a problem with your hard drive that is slowing your system down.

 

Okay. So I tried checking the chip set modulation box but I didn't see any performance increases at all.

I did do a passmark full system performance test and here are the results:

PassMark Rating
This Computer 1014.4

CPU Mark
This Computer 1523.4

2D Graphics Mark
This Computer 344.8

3D Graphics Mark
This Computer 1469.7

Memory Mark
This Computer 1549.7

Disk Mark
This Computer 479.8

And more comprehensive hard drive results:

Disk Mark
This Computer 479.8

Disk - Sequential Read
This Computer 78.7

Disk - Sequential Write
This Computer 50.4

Disk - Random Seek + RW
This Computer 3.5

Also, I'm still not able to update my BIOS to A09 due to the complications stated at the start of this thread. Any ideas?

 

I suspect you may have system file corruption or master file table corruption or a defective disk drive. Start by checking your system file integrity -- go to Start/All Programs/Accessories and click on Run. In the popup box, enter "cmd" (no quotes) and Run as Administrator. At the DOS prompt, enter "SFC /SCANNOW" (no quotes). It may take a while. That will run System File Check" and will examine and, if possible, repair or replace any missing or corrupt system files. If that's the problem, SFC may cure your ills, but you probably won't be that lucky. Report your results.

 

Looks like you were right, I'm not so lucky. lol. Test did not find any errors.

 

Sorry, but predictable. SFC reported all files passed, no errors? Now try Check Disk.

Click on Start and Computer. Right-click your c: drive and select Properties. Click on the Tools tab and, under Error-checking, click Check Now. In the popup box, check "Automatically fix file system errors" and "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors." Click Start. Windows can't check a disk while in use, so you will be prompted to schedule the disk check when you next start the computer. Click Schedule Disk Check. Then reboot and let it examine the disk. It may take some time.

 

Ran the disk check, everything seamed to be okay. Tested it out with BC2 and the map loaded much faster this time but when I got in the game it was a very slow and stuttery star. The game was also slightly faster then before, but there was stuttering still throughout the round I played. I still believe its some kind of GPU issue

 

I noticed from the GPU-Z log that your 5850m vbios has been modified to increase the voltage to 1.08v. When and why was that done and were any other changes made to the vbios? What video drivers are you currently using?

 

I noticed i had this file called desktop.ini in my system. I found that it was a virus and manually deleted it all. I did a computer wide search on that file name. Now it starts up faster and much snappier. Be careful and always check for virus.

 

I've never personally made changes to the vbios, I'm not too sure why something would be changed. Im using 11.3 right now after about a week of trying the 11.4 preview.

 

Did someone own this laptop before you? A vbios cannot be modified and flashed accidentally. On the other hand, increasing the voltage to 1.08v should have no adverse effect, but you need to be certain the vbios is clean and current. Using GPU-Z, check to confirm that the BIOS Version of your card is the same as shown here:

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Even if current, I would reflash your vbios using the A02 vbios here: Drivers and Downloads. It will need to be at stock settings (no 1.08v o/c) anyway before getting Dell involved if it comes to that. Easy process.

Either 11.3 or 11.4 Preview drivers are solid and should not be causing problems unless corrupted or improperly installed. Is it correct that either or both of these driver sets provided normal performance before the recent difficulties occurred?

By the same token, you need to reflash the system BIOS to A09. I saw your earlier reference to difficulties encountered in a previous attempt. Do it the easy way, Download the "Non-Packaged" version, i.e., the file M15xA09.iso to the Desktop. Drivers & Downloads. Then just insert a blank CD, right click on the file, select "Burn disc image" and click Burn. It will eject when the burn is complete. Insert the CD, reboot, press F12 at and during the boot screen (Alienhead logo) and select boot from CD. The flashing program will start automatically and flash the BIOS. Follow the on-screen instructions. Wait for it to turn off and restart itself to flash the EC. Select "Y" when prompted and let it finish and turn itself off. Be patient and don't intervene except when prompted for an action.

At this point, you will have verified system file integrity, file structure integrity, master file table condition, basic hard drive functionality, valid current video card bios and valid current system bios.

See whether than moves us forward.

 

I reverted back to the A02 VBIOS drivers and there appears to be no difference in performance sadly. I've been testing out many different gpu drivers and at seams that the 11.3 drivers have the best performance on my laptop.

Im afraid to say the "easy way" again isn't so easy for me. I've been having problems with my disk drive ever since I got the laptop (It is new). The problem being it dose not recognize disks. It accepts them but seams to forget that it just had a disk inserted and wont even let me eject. The strange thing is every now and then it will recognize there is a disk in it, in which case it can run it and everything. But come the next time I restart the laptop the issue comes back. I have tried many different things to get the disk drive to start working again; removing upper and lower filters, getting new drivers, disabling and re-enabling, but nothing worked.

So would it be possible to put it on a flash drive instead or does it have to be a cd?

-Another thing that I noticed while I just played BC2 with fraps on, is that my FPS seams to drop and rise constantly. For example it rill run at 20-40fps (depending on whats happening) then all of a sudden drop to around 8fps for what seams to be no reason. This happens around every 10-20 seconds.

 

When did these performance problems begin? Can you recall any event or change or addition that might have triggered the slowdown? The yo-yoing fps does suggest GPU problems, but it can also be power or motherboard problems. The fact that it takes so long to boot suggests non-Windows, non-driver, i.e., hardware or bios issues, but not definitively. Have you considered restoring it to a prior time when all was working properly to see whether it results from some Win 7 configuration or corruption issue? In any event, you should not have to suffer with a reluctant DVD-CD drive; that should be replaced forthwith. So call Dell and you may as well get them involved in the whole process now. But again, your GPU looked normal in the GPU-Z log, although it was a small sample. Dell will usually have you run 3dMark06 to test the video performance; if you have it, you could run it now to see what it indicates.

On the A09 matter, sure you can use a DOS bootable USB ram stick to flash the system bios. If you need help with how to format and create a bootable memory stick or how to use it, let me know. But it's time to get Dell involved and let that warranty earn its keep. Sorry I haven't been able to find a quick and easy solution, but there may not be one.

 

I would also restore to a point in time where the machine was working properly as well. Just make sure back up your system as it is now!

 

Hello everyone. I too am an owner of an Alienware M15X and I am very happy with it. Apart from having the exact same problems as the OP.

My -THEORY- is overheating, and thus I am going to open up my laptop and clean all the dust out tonight, as I haven't cleaned it since I got it about 10 months ago. I have sucked out some dust through the back, but so far I have been too scared to open it up as I am not too familar with laptops. I'll get back to this thread when I am done and give you all an update on my results. Meanwhile I am looking forward to hearing from the OP again, to see what Dell has to say should you contact them.

 

YouTube - Cleaning the Alienware M15x

 

I cleaned my laptop last night and there has been no change sadly... Also, I can't seem to run Homefront even on Medium settings, despite the "Can you run it?" Test telling me my system is qualified enough even for recommended settings.

I am at a loss by now. I've tried so many things and it keeps lacking performance. Maybe the only thing left to do is to replace the graphics card?

 

whats your specs.....

 

Download and install HWiNFO32 and let us know what it shows. That will give you the temps for both the CPU and GPU. If heat is the problem, you'll know.

HWiNFO32 Download

 

Did a logfile while browsing and running no games:

-Warning- Wall of text coming as I don't know if anything is irrelevant.

[Current Computer]
Computer Name: ANDREAS-PC
Computer Brand Name: Alienware M15x
[Operating System]
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) Build 7600

Central Processor(s) ------------------------------------------------------

[CPU Unit Count]
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Number Of Processors Cores: 2
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Intel Core i5-520M --------------------------------------------------------

[General Information]
Processor Name: Intel Core i5-520M
Original Processor Frequency: 2400.0 MHz
Original Processor Frequency [MHz]: 2400
CPU ID: 00020652
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CPU Vendor: GenuineIntel
CPU Stepping: C2
CPU Code Name: Arrandale SV
CPU S-Spec: SLBNB
CPU Thermal Design Power (TDP): 25.0 W
CPU Thermal Design Current (TDC): 21.0 A
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CPU Platform: Socket G1 (rPGA988A)
Microcode Update Revision: 8
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CPU Current: 2812.6 MHz = 9.00 x 312.5 MHz
Uncore Current: 4687.7 MHz = 15.00 x 312.5 MHz
CPU Internal Bus Type: Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) v1.0
Number of QPI Links per CPU: 1
Maximum Supported QPI Link Clock: 2400 MHz (4.80 GT/s)
Current QPI Link Clock: 5625 MHz (11.25 GT/s)
CPU External Bus Type: Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) v1.0
Maximum DMI Link Speed: 2.5 GT/s
Current DMI Link Speed: 2.5 GT/s
[Cache and TLB]
L1 Cache: Instruction: 2 x 32 KBytes, Data: 2 x 32 KBytes
L2 Cache: Integrated: 2 x 256 KBytes
L3 Cache: 3 MBytes
Instruction TLB: 2MB/4MB Pages, Fully associative, 7 entries
Data TLB: 4 KB Pages, 4-way set associative, 64 entries
[Standard Feature Flags]
FPU on Chip Present
Enhanced Virtual-86 Mode Present
I/O Breakpoints Present
Page Size Extensions Present
Time Stamp Counter Present
Pentium-style Model Specific Registers Present
Physical Address Extension Present
Machine Check Exception Present
CMPXCHG8B Instruction Present
APIC On Chip / PGE (AMD) Present
Fast System Call Present
Memory Type Range Registers Present
Page Global Feature Present
Machine Check Architecture Present
CMOV Instruction Present
Page Attribute Table Present
36-bit Page Size Extensions Present
Processor Number Not Present
CLFLUSH Instruction Present
Debug Trace and EMON Store Present
Internal ACPI Support Present
MMX Technology Present
Fast FP Save/Restore (IA MMX-2) Present
Streaming SIMD Extensions Present
Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 Present
Self-Snoop Present
Multi-Threading Capable Present
Automatic Clock Control Present
IA-64 Processor Not Present
Signal Break on FERR Present
Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 Present
Carryless Multiplication (PCLMULQDQ)/GFMUL Present
64-Bit Debug Store Present
MONITOR/MWAIT Support Present
CPL Qualified Debug Store Present
Virtual Machine Extensions Present
Safer Mode Extensions (Intel TXT) Present
Thermal Monitor 2 Present
Supplemental Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 Present
Enhanced SpeedStep Technology Present
L1 Context ID Not Present
Segment Limit Checking Not Present
Fused Multiply Add Not Present
CMPXCHG16B Support Present
Send Task Priority Messages Disabling Present
Performance/Debug Capability MSR Present
Processor Context ID Not Present
Direct Cache Access Not Present
Streaming SIMD Extensions 4.1 Present
Streaming SIMD Extensions 4.2 Present
Extended xAPIC Not Present
MOVBE Instruction Not Present
POPCNT Instruction Present
TSC-deadline Timer Not Present
AES Cryptography Support Present
XSAVE/XRSTOR/XSETBV/XGETBV Instructions Not Present
XGETBV/XSETBV OS Enabled Not Present
AVX Support Not Present
Float16 Instructions Not Present
Random Number Read Instruction Not Present
[Extended Feature Flags]
64-bit Extensions Present
RDTSCP and TSC_AUX Support Present
1 GB large page support Not Present
No Execute Present
SYSCALL/SYSRET Support Not Present
[Enhanced Features]
Thermal Monitor 1: Supported, Enabled
Thermal Monitor 2: Supported, Enabled
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (GV3): Supported, Enabled
Bi-directional PROCHOT#: N/A
Extended Auto-HALT State C1E: N/A
Extended Stop Grant State C2E: N/A
Enhanced Halt State C3E: N/A
Enhanced Halt State C4E: N/A
Enhanced Halt State Hard C4E: N/A
Hardware Prefetcher: Not Supported
DCU Prefetcher: Not Supported
IP Prefetcher: Not Supported
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch: Not Supported
MLC Streamer Prefetcher Supported, Enabled
MLC Spatial Prefetcher Supported, Enabled
DCU Streamer Prefetcher Supported, Enabled
DCU IP Prefetcher Supported, Enabled
Intel Dynamic Acceleration (IDA) Technology: Not Supported
Intel Dynamic FSB Switching: Not Supported
Enhanced Multi Threaded Thermal Management: N/A
Intel Turbo Boost Technology: Supported, Enabled
Programmabe Ratio Limits: Not Supported
Programmabe TDC/TDP Limits: Supported, Disabled
[CPU Ironlake GMCH Features]
CPU Package Type: rPGA
MCH Turbo: Enabled
VT-d: Supported
Secondary PEG Port: Supported
2 DIMMS per Channel: Not Supported
ECC: Not Supported
DRAM ECC Forced: Disabled
Internal Graphics: Supported
DDR3 Frequency Support: 533 MHz (DDR3-1067)
[Memory Ranges]
Maximum Physical Address Size: 36-bit (64 GBytes)
Maximum Virtual Address Size: 48-bit (256 TBytes)
[MTRRs]
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Motherboard ---------------------------------------------------------------

[Computer]
Computer Brand Name: Alienware M15x
[Motherboard]
Motherboard Model: Alienware
Motherboard Chipset: Intel PM55 (IbexPeak-M)
Motherboard Slots: 3xPCI Express x1, 5xPCI Express x2, 1xPCI Express x16
PCI Express Version Supported: v2.0
USB Version Supported: v2.0
[PCH Features]
Intel Identity Protection Technology: Not Supported
USB 2.0 Ports 6 and 7: Supported
PCI Express Ports 7 and 8: Supported
FIS Based Port Multiplier: Supported
SATA Ports 2 and 3: Supported
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10: Supported
[BIOS]
BIOS Manufacturer: Phoenix Technologies
BIOS Date: 07/21/10
BIOS Version: A07
EFI BIOS Not Capable
Super-IO/LPC Chip: ITE IT8512E

ACPI Devices --------------------------------------------------------------


Microsoft AC-adapter ------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: Microsoft AC-adapter

ACPI-knap til fast funktion -----------------------------------------------

Device Name: ACPI-knap til fast funktion

Intel-processor -----------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: Intel-processor

Intel-processor -----------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: Intel-processor

Intel-processor -----------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: Intel-processor

Intel-processor -----------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: Intel-processor

Intel(R) 82802 Firmware-hubenhed ------------------------------------------

Device Name: Intel(R) 82802 Firmware-hubenhed
[Assigned Resources]
Memory Location: FF000000 - FFFFFFFF
[Alternative 1]
Memory Location: FF000000 - FFFFFFFF

ITECIR Infrared Receiver (EC) ---------------------------------------------

Device Name: ITECIR Infrared Receiver (EC)
[Alternative 1]
I/O Port: 0310 - 0317
IRQ: 10

Programmerbar interruptcontroller -----------------------------------------

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IRQ: 1114369
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Systemtimer ---------------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: Systemtimer
[Assigned Resources]
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[Alternative 1]
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High Precision Event Timer ------------------------------------------------

Device Name: High Precision Event Timer
[Assigned Resources]
IRQ: 0
[Alternative 1]
Memory Location: FED00000 - FED003FF
IRQ: 0
IRQ: 8

DMA-controller ------------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: DMA-controller
[Assigned Resources]
I/O Port: 0000 - 001F
[Alternative 1]
I/O Port: 0000 - 001F
I/O Port: 0081 - 0091
I/O Port: 0093 - 009F
I/O Port: 00C0 - 00DF
DMA: 4

Standard PS/2-tastatur ----------------------------------------------------

Device Name: Standard PS/2-tastatur
[Assigned Resources]
I/O Port: 0060
I/O Port: 0000
[Alternative 1]
I/O Port: 0060
I/O Port: 0064
IRQ: 1

PCI-bus -------------------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: PCI-bus
[Assigned Resources]
[Alternative 1]

PCI-bus -------------------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: PCI-bus
[Assigned Resources]
I/O Port: 0000 - FFFFFFFF
Memory Location: 000A0000 - 000BFFFF
Memory Location: 000D4000 - 000D3FFF
[Alternative 1]
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System CMOS/realtidsur ----------------------------------------------------

Device Name: System CMOS/realtidsur
[Assigned Resources]
I/O Port: 0070 - 0077
[Alternative 1]
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Bundkortressourcer --------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: Bundkortressourcer
[Assigned Resources]
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Memory Location: E0000000 - EFFFFFFF
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Bundkortressourcer --------------------------------------------------------

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Device Name: Bundkortressourcer
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[Alternative 1]
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Numerisk dataprocessor ----------------------------------------------------

Device Name: Numerisk dataprocessor
[Assigned Resources]
I/O Port: 00F0
[Alternative 1]
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Microsoft ACPI-kompatibelt Embedded-controller ----------------------------

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[Assigned Resources]
I/O Port: 0062
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[Alternative 1]
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ACPI-dæksel ---------------------------------------------------------------

Device Name: ACPI-dæksel

Microsoft Windows Management-grænseflade til ACPI -------------------------

Device Name: Microsoft Windows Management-grænseflade til ACPI

ST Micro Accelerometer ----------------------------------------------------

Device Name: ST Micro Accelerometer
[Assigned Resources]
IRQ: 21
[Alternative 1]
IRQ: 21

Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad ----------------------------------------------

Device Name: Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
[Assigned Resources]
IRQ: 12
[Alternative 1]
IRQ: 12

SMBIOS DMI ----------------------------------------------------------------


BIOS ----------------------------------------------------------------------

BIOS Vendor: Alienware
BIOS Version: A07
BIOS Release Date: 07/21/2010
BIOS Start Segment: E257
BIOS Size: 2048 KBytes
ISA Support: Present
MCA Support: Not Present
EISA Support: Not Present
PCI Support: Present
PC Card (PCMCIA) Support: Present
Plug-and-Play Support: Present
APM Support: Not Present
Flash BIOS: Present
BIOS Shadow: Present
VL-VESA Support: Not Present
ESCD Support: Present
Boot from CD: Present
Selectable Boot: Not Present
BIOS ROM Socketed: Not Present
Boot from PC Card: Not Present
EDD Support: Not Present
NEC PC-98 Support: Not Present
ACPI Support: Present
USB Legacy Support: Present
AGP Support: Present
I2O Boot Support: Not Present
LS-120 Boot Support: Not Present
ATAPI ZIP Drive Boot Support: Not Present
IEE1394 Boot Support: Not Present
Smart Battery Support: Not Present

System --------------------------------------------------------------------

System Manufacturer: Alienware
Product Name: M15x
Product Version: A07
Product Serial Number: 9YQX4K1
UUID: {4C4C4544-0059-5110-5880-344FC039314B}
SKU Number: Unknown
Family: Unknown

Mainboard -----------------------------------------------------------------

Mainboard Manufacturer: Alienware
Mainboard Name:
Mainboard Version: A07
Mainboard Serial Number: .9YQX4K1. .
Asset Tag:
Location in chassis: Not Applicable

System Enclosure ----------------------------------------------------------

Manufacturer: Alienware
Case Type: Portable
Version: A07
Serial Number: 9YQX4K1
Asset Tag Number:

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Error Correction Type:
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Cache Associativity: 8-way Set-Associative

L3 Cache ------------------------------------------------------------------

Socket Designation: L3 Cache
Cache State: Enabled
Cache Type: Internal
Cache Scheme: Write-Back
Supported SRAM Type: Burst, Pipeline Burst, Asynchronous
Current SRAM Type: Burst
Cache Speed: Unknown
Error Correction Type: Unknown
Maximum Cache Size: 8192 KBytes
Installed Cache Size: 3072 KBytes
Cache Associativity: Unknown

Port Connectors -----------------------------------------------------------


Serial Port 16550 Compatible ----------------------------------------------

Port Type: Serial Port 16550 Compatible
Internal Reference: J1A2A
Internal Connector Type: 9 Pin Dual Inline (pin 10 cut)
External Reference: Serial Port
External Connector Type: DB-9 pin male

Keyboard Port -------------------------------------------------------------

Port Type: Keyboard Port
Internal Reference: J1A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference: Keyboard
External Connector Type: Circular DIN-8 male

Mouse Port ----------------------------------------------------------------

Port Type: Mouse Port
Internal Reference: J1A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference: PS2Mouse
External Connector Type: Circular DIN-8 male

System Slots --------------------------------------------------------------


PEG Slot J5C1 for *Field processor ----------------------------------------

Slot Designation: PEG Slot J5C1 for *Field processor
Slot Type: PCI Express x16
Slot Usage: Empty
Slot Data Bus Width: 16x / x16
Slot Length: Long

PEG Slot J5C1 for *dale processor -----------------------------------------

Slot Designation: PEG Slot J5C1 for *dale processor
Slot Type: PCI Express x16
Slot Usage: In use
Slot Data Bus Width: 16x / x16
Slot Length: Long

PCI Express Slot J6C2 -----------------------------------------------------

Slot Designation: PCI Express Slot J6C2
Slot Type: PCI Express x2
Slot Usage: Empty
Slot Data Bus Width: 1x / x1
Slot Length: Long

PCI Express Slot J6D2 -----------------------------------------------------

Slot Designation: PCI Express Slot J6D2
Slot Type: PCI Express x2
Slot Usage: Empty
Slot Data Bus Width: 1x / x1
Slot Length: Long

PCI Express Slot J7C1 -----------------------------------------------------

Slot Designation: PCI Express Slot J7C1
Slot Type: PCI Express x2
Slot Usage: Empty
Slot Data Bus Width: 1x / x1
Slot Length: Long

PCI Express Slot J7D2 -----------------------------------------------------

Slot Designation: PCI Express Slot J7D2
Slot Type: PCI Express x2
Slot Usage: In use
Slot Data Bus Width: 1x / x1
Slot Length: Long

PCI Express Slot J6C1 -----------------------------------------------------

Slot Designation: PCI Express Slot J6C1
Slot Type: PCI Express x2
Slot Usage: Empty
Slot Data Bus Width: 1x / x1
Slot Length: Long

PCI Express Slot J8C2 -----------------------------------------------------

Slot Designation: PCI Express Slot J8C2
Slot Type: PCI Express x16
Slot Usage: Empty
Slot Data Bus Width: 16x / x16
Slot Length: Long

On Board Device -----------------------------------------------------------

Device Description: IGD
Device Type: Video Adapter
Device Status: <Disabled>

On Board Device -----------------------------------------------------------

Device Description: GigaLAN
Device Type: Ethernet Adapter
Device Status: <Enabled>

OEM Strings ---------------------------------------------------------------





System Configuration Options ----------------------------------------------



System Event Log ----------------------------------------------------------


Memory Devices ------------------------------------------------------------


Physical Memory Array -----------------------------------------------------

Array Location: System board
Array Use: System memory
Error Detecting Method: None
Memory Capacity: 4194304 KBytes
Memory Devices: 2

Memory Device -------------------------------------------------------------

Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Device Size: 2048 MBytes
Device Form Factor: SODIMM
Device Locator: M1
Bank Locator: Bank 0
Device Type: Unknown
Device Type Detail: Synchronous
Memory Speed: 1333 MHz
Manufacturer: 80AD
Serial Number: 5B638AC8
Part Number: HMT125S6TFR8C-H9
Asset Tag: 1023

Memory Device -------------------------------------------------------------

Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Device Size: 2048 MBytes
Device Form Factor: SODIMM
Device Locator: M2
Bank Locator: Bank 1
Device Type: Unknown
Device Type Detail: Synchronous
Memory Speed: 1333 MHz
Manufacturer: 80AD
Serial Number: 5B438AA1
Part Number: HMT125S6TFR8C-H9
Asset Tag: 1023

32-bit Memory Error Information -------------------------------------------


32-bit Memory Error Information -------------------------------------------


Memory Array Mapped Address -----------------------------------------------

Starting Address: 00000000
Ending Address: 003FFFFF
Partition Width: 2

Memory Device Mapped Address ----------------------------------------------

Starting Address: 00000000
Ending Address: 001FFFFF
Partition Row Position: Unknown
Interleave Position: Unknown
Interleave Data Depth: Unknown

Memory Device Mapped Address ----------------------------------------------

Starting Address: 00200000
Ending Address: 003FFFFF
Partition Row Position: Unknown
Interleave Position: Unknown
Interleave Data Depth: Unknown

Portable Battery ----------------------------------------------------------

Battery Location: Rear
Battery Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Manufacture Date: Unknown
Serial Number: Unknown
Device Name: Intel Corporation
Device Chemistry: Lithium-ion
Design Capacity: 1000 mWh
Design Voltage: 19 mV
SBDS Verison Number: BATT_1234
Max. Error in Battery Data: 100
SBDS Serial Number: 1
SBDS Manufacture Date: 0/1/0
SBDS Device Chemistry: Lithium-Ion

System Reset --------------------------------------------------------------

Reset Count: Unknown
Reset Limit: Unknown
Timer interval: Unknown
Timeout: Unknown

Hardware Security ---------------------------------------------------------

Power-on Password: Disabled
Keyboard Password: Unknown
Administrator Password: Disabled
Front Panel Reset: Unknown

System Power Controls -----------------------------------------------------


Voltage Probe -------------------------------------------------------------

Description: Voltage Probe
Location: Processor
Status: OK
Maximum Value: Unknown
Minimum Value: Unknown
Resolution: Unknown
Tolerance: Unknown
Accuracy: Unknown

Cooling Device ------------------------------------------------------------

Type: Fan
Status: OK

Temperature Probe ---------------------------------------------------------

Description: Temperature Probe
Location: Processor
Status: OK
Maximum Value: Unknown
Minimum Value: Unknown
Resolution: Unknown
Tolerance: Unknown
Accuracy: Unknown

Electrical Current Probe --------------------------------------------------

Description: Electrical Current Probe
Location: Processor
Status: OK
Maximum Value: Unknown
Minimum Value: Unknown
Resolution: Unknown
Tolerance: Unknown
Accuracy: Unknown

Out-of-Band Remote Access -------------------------------------------------

Manufacturer: Intel
Inbound Connection: Disabled
Outbound Connection: Enabled

System Boot Information ---------------------------------------------------

Boot Status: No error occured

System Power Supply -------------------------------------------------------

Power Supply Status: Present
Power Supply Type: Unknown
Power Status: Unknown
Hot replaceable: No
Unplugged from wall: No

Memory --------------------------------------------------------------------

[General information]
Total Memory Size: 4 GBytes
Total Memory Size [MB]: 4096
[Current Performance Settings]
Maximum Supported Memory Clock: 533.3 MHz
Current Memory Clock: 1250.0 MHz
Current Timing (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS): 7.0-7-7-20
Memory Runs At: Dual-Channel
Command Rate: 1T
Read to Read Delay (tRD_RD) Same Rank: 4T
Read to Read Delay (tRD_RD) Different Rank: 7T
Write to Write Delay (tWR_WR) Same Rank: 4T
Write to Write Delay (tWR_WR) Different Rank: 7T
Read to Write Delay (tRD_WR) Different Rank: 8T
Write to Read Delay (tWR_RD) Same Rank (tWTR): 14T
Write to Read Delay (tWR_RD) Different Rank: 6T
Read to Precharge Delay (tRTP): 5T
Write to Precharge Delay (tWTP/tWR): 18T
RAS# to RAS# Delay (tRRD): 4T
Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC): 60T
Four Activate Window (tFAW): 60T

Row: 0 - 2048 MB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM Hynix (Hyundai) HMT125S6TFR8C-H9 ----

[General Module Information]
Module Number: 0
Module Size: 2048 MBytes
Memory Type: DDR3 SDRAM
Module Type: SO-DIMM
Memory Speed: 666.7 MHz (PC3-10600)
Module Manufacturer: Hynix (Hyundai)
Module Part Number: HMT125S6TFR8C-H9
Module Revision: 12366
Module Serial Number: 3364512603
Module Manufacturing Date: Year: 2010, Week: 23
Module Manufacturing Location: 1
SDRAM Manufacturer: Hynix (Hyundai)
Error Check/Correction: None
[Module characteristics]
Row Address Bits: 14
Column Address Bits: 10
Number Of Banks: 8
Module Density: 1024 Mb
Number Of Ranks: 2
Device Width: 8 bits
Bus Width: 64 bits
Module Nominal Voltage (VDD): 1.5 V
[Module timing]
Minimum SDRAM Cycle Time (tCKmin): 1.500 ns
CAS# Latencies Supported: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Minimum CAS# Latency Time (tAAmin): 13.125 ns
Minimum RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCDmin): 13.125 ns
Minimum Row Precharge Time (tRPmin): 13.125 ns
Minimum Active to Precharge Time (tRASmin): 36.000 ns
Supported Module Timing at 666.7 MHz: 9-9-9-24
Supported Module Timing at 533.3 MHz: 7-7-7-20
Supported Module Timing at 400.0 MHz: 6-6-6-15
Supported Module Timing at 333.3 MHz: 5-5-5-12
Minimum Write Recovery Time (tWRmin): 15.000 ns
Minimum Row Active to Row Active Delay (tRRDmin): 6.000 ns
Minimum Active to Active/Refresh Time (tRCmin): 49.125 ns
Minimum Refresh Recovery Time Delay (tRFCmin): 110.000 ns
Minimum Internal Write to Read Command Delay (tWTRmin): 7.500 ns
Minimum Internal Read to Precharge Command Delay (tRTPmin): 7.500 ns
Minimum Four Activate Window Delay Time (tFAWmin): 30.000 ns
[Features]
On-die Thermal Sensor (ODTS) Readout: Not Supported
Auto Self Refresh (ASR): Supported
Extended Temperature Refresh Rate: Not Supported
Extended Temperature Range: Supported
Module Temperature Sensor: Not Supported
Module Nominal Height: 29 - 30 mm
Module Maximum Thickness (Front): 1 - 2 mm
Module Maximum Thickness (Back): 1 - 2 mm

Row: 2 - 2048 MB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM Hynix (Hyundai) HMT125S6TFR8C-H9 ----

[General Module Information]
Module Number: 2
Module Size: 2048 MBytes
Memory Type: DDR3 SDRAM
Module Type: SO-DIMM
Memory Speed: 666.7 MHz (PC3-10600)
Module Manufacturer: Hynix (Hyundai)
Module Part Number: HMT125S6TFR8C-H9
Module Revision: 12366
Module Serial Number: 2710192987
Module Manufacturing Date: Year: 2010, Week: 23
Module Manufacturing Location: 1
SDRAM Manufacturer: Hynix (Hyundai)
Error Check/Correction: None
[Module characteristics]
Row Address Bits: 14
Column Address Bits: 10
Number Of Banks: 8
Module Density: 1024 Mb
Number Of Ranks: 2
Device Width: 8 bits
Bus Width: 64 bits
Module Nominal Voltage (VDD): 1.5 V
[Module timing]
Minimum SDRAM Cycle Time (tCKmin): 1.500 ns
CAS# Latencies Supported: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Minimum CAS# Latency Time (tAAmin): 13.125 ns
Minimum RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCDmin): 13.125 ns
Minimum Row Precharge Time (tRPmin): 13.125 ns
Minimum Active to Precharge Time (tRASmin): 36.000 ns
Supported Module Timing at 666.7 MHz: 9-9-9-24
Supported Module Timing at 533.3 MHz: 7-7-7-20
Supported Module Timing at 400.0 MHz: 6-6-6-15
Supported Module Timing at 333.3 MHz: 5-5-5-12
Minimum Write Recovery Time (tWRmin): 15.000 ns
Minimum Row Active to Row Active Delay (tRRDmin): 6.000 ns
Minimum Active to Active/Refresh Time (tRCmin): 49.125 ns
Minimum Refresh Recovery Time Delay (tRFCmin): 110.000 ns
Minimum Internal Write to Read Command Delay (tWTRmin): 7.500 ns
Minimum Internal Read to Precharge Command Delay (tRTPmin): 7.500 ns
Minimum Four Activate Window Delay Time (tFAWmin): 30.000 ns
[Features]
On-die Thermal Sensor (ODTS) Readout: Not Supported
Auto Self Refresh (ASR): Supported
Extended Temperature Refresh Rate: Not Supported
Extended Temperature Range: Supported
Module Temperature Sensor: Not Supported
Module Nominal Height: 29 - 30 mm
Module Maximum Thickness (Front): 1 - 2 mm
Module Maximum Thickness (Back): 1 - 2 mm

Bus -----------------------------------------------------------------------


PCI Bus #0 ----------------------------------------------------------------


Intel Auburndale/Arrandale Processor - Host Bridge/DRAM Controller [C2] ---

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel Auburndale/Arrandale Processor - Host Bridge/DRAM Controller [C2]
Device Class: Host-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 12
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 0
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0044&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_12
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: N/A
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Capable

Intel Auburndale/Arrandale Processor - PCI Express Graphics Root Port [C2]

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel Auburndale/Arrandale Processor - PCI Express Graphics Root Port [C2]
Device Class: PCI-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 12
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 1
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0045&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_12
[PCI Express]
Version: 2.0
Maximum Link Width: 16x
Current Link Width: 16x
Maximum Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Current Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Device/Port Type: Root Port of PCI Express Root Complex
Slot Implemented: Yes
Hot-Plug: Not Capable
Hot-Plug Surprise: Not Capable
Slot Power Limit: 75.000 W
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Support: L0s and L1
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Status: Disabled
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ16
Interrupt Pin: INTA#
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

PCI Express x16 Bus #2 ----------------------------------------------------


nVidia GeForce GTX 260M [DELL] --------------------------------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M (G92-890)
Device Class: VGA Compatible Adapter
Revision ID: A2
Bus Number: 2
Device Number: 0
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0618&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_A2
[PCI Express]
Version: 2.0
Maximum Link Width: 16x
Current Link Width: 16x
Maximum Link Speed: 5.0 Gb/s
Current Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Device/Port Type: PCI Express Endpoint
Slot Implemented: No
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Support: L0s and L1
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Status: Disabled
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ16
Interrupt Pin: INTA#
Memory Base Address 0 CE000000
Memory Base Address 1 D0000000
Memory Base Address 3 CC000000
I/O Base Address 5 2000
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel 82577LC (Hanksville-M) Gigabit Network Controller -------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 82577LC (Hanksville-M) Gigabit Network Controller
Device Class: Ethernet Adapter
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 25
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_10EB&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_06
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: INTA#
Memory Base Address 0 F0F00000
Memory Base Address 1 F0F24000
I/O Base Address 2 0
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - USB 2.0 EHCI Controller #2 [B3] ---------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - USB 2.0 EHCI Controller #2 [B3]
Device Class: Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 26
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B3C&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_06
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ16
Interrupt Pin: INTA#
Memory Base Address 0 F0F27000
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Capable

Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - High Definition Audio Controller [B3] ---

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - High Definition Audio Controller [B3]
Device Class: Mixed mode device
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 27
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B56&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_06
[PCI Express]
Version: 1.0
Current Link Width: Not negotiated
Device/Port Type: Root Complex Integrated Endpoint
Slot Implemented: No
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Support: None
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Status: Disabled
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ22
Interrupt Pin: INTA#
Memory Base Address 0 F0F20000
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - PCI Express Root Port #1 [B3] -----------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - PCI Express Root Port #1 [B3]
Device Class: PCI-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 28
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B42&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_06
[PCI Express]
Version: 2.0
Maximum Link Width: 1x
Current Link Width: Not negotiated
Maximum Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Current Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Device/Port Type: Root Port of PCI Express Root Complex
Slot Implemented: Yes
Hot-Plug: Capable
Hot-Plug Surprise: Capable
Slot Power Limit: 10.000 W
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Support: L0s and L1
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Status: L0s and L1 Entry
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ16
Interrupt Pin: INTA#
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

PCI Express x1 Bus #3 -----------------------------------------------------


Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - PCI Express Root Port #3 [B3] -----------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - PCI Express Root Port #3 [B3]
Device Class: PCI-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 28
Function Number: 2
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B46&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_06
[PCI Express]
Version: 2.0
Maximum Link Width: 1x
Current Link Width: Not negotiated
Maximum Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Current Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Device/Port Type: Root Port of PCI Express Root Complex
Slot Implemented: Yes
Hot-Plug: Capable
Hot-Plug Surprise: Capable
Slot Power Limit: 10.000 W
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Support: L0s and L1
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Status: Disabled
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ18
Interrupt Pin: INTC#
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

PCI Express x1 Bus #5 -----------------------------------------------------


Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - PCI Express Root Port #4 [B3] -----------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - PCI Express Root Port #4 [B3]
Device Class: PCI-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 28
Function Number: 3
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B48&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_06
[PCI Express]
Version: 2.0
Maximum Link Width: 1x
Current Link Width: 1x
Maximum Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Current Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Device/Port Type: Root Port of PCI Express Root Complex
Slot Implemented: Yes
Hot-Plug: Capable
Hot-Plug Surprise: Capable
Slot Power Limit: 10.000 W
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Support: L0s and L1
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Status: L0s and L1 Entry
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ19
Interrupt Pin: INTD#
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

PCI Express x1 Bus #7 -----------------------------------------------------


Intel 5300 AGN 3x3 HMC Wireless WiFi Adapter (MoW2) -----------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 5300 (Shirley Peak) Wireless WiFi Adapter
Device Class: Unknown Network Adapter
Revision ID: 0
Bus Number: 7
Device Number: 0
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_4235&SUBSYS_11218086&REV_00
[PCI Express]
Version: 1.0
Maximum Link Width: 1x
Current Link Width: 1x
Maximum Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Current Link Speed: 2.5 Gb/s
Device/Port Type: PCI Express Endpoint
Slot Implemented: No
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Support: L0s and L1
Active State Power Management (ASPM) Status: L0s and L1 Entry
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: INTA#
Memory Base Address 0 F0A00000
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - USB 2.0 EHCI Controller #1 [B3] ---------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - USB 2.0 EHCI Controller #1 [B3]
Device Class: Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 29
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B34&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_06
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ23
Interrupt Pin: INTA#
Memory Base Address 0 F0F27400
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Capable

Intel 82801xxM Mobile I/O Controller Hub ----------------------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 82801xxM Mobile I/O Controller Hub
Device Class: PCI-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: A6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 30
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2448&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A6
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: N/A
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable
[ICH Configuration]
High Priority PCI: Disabled
15-16MB Hole: Disabled
Discard Timer Mode [ICH2]: 128 PCICLKs (4 us)
32-Clock Retry [ICH2]/12-Clock Retry [ICH3/4]: Disabled
[Multi-Transaction Timer]
Multi-Transaction Timer Count Value: 0 PCICLKs
[Error Command]
SERR# On Target Abort Receive: Disabled
SERR# On Delayed Transaction Timeout: Disabled

PCI Bus #9 ----------------------------------------------------------------


Ricoh RL5C832 IEEE1394 FireWire Controller --------------------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Ricoh RL5C832 IEEE1394 FireWire Controller
Device Class: Firewire (IEEE 1394) Serial Bus
Revision ID: 5
Bus Number: 9
Device Number: 7
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 32
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1180&DEV_0832&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_05
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ16
Interrupt Pin: INTA#
Memory Base Address 0 F0C00000
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Ricoh RL5C822 SD Bus Host Controller --------------------------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Ricoh RL5C822 SD Bus Host Controller
Device Class: SD Host Controller
Revision ID: 22
Bus Number: 9
Device Number: 7
Function Number: 1
PCI Latency Timer: 32
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1180&DEV_0822&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_22
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ17
Interrupt Pin: INTB#
Memory Base Address 0 F0C00800
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Ricoh RL5C843 SD/MMC Host Controller --------------------------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Ricoh RL5C843 SD/MMC Host Controller
Device Class: Unknown Peripheral Device
Revision ID: 12
Bus Number: 9
Device Number: 7
Function Number: 2
PCI Latency Timer: 32
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1180&DEV_0843&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_12
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ17
Interrupt Pin: INTB#
Memory Base Address 0 F0C00C00
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Ricoh RL5C592 Memory Stick Host Controller --------------------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Ricoh RL5C592 Memory Stick Host Controller
Device Class: Unknown Peripheral Device
Revision ID: 12
Bus Number: 9
Device Number: 7
Function Number: 3
PCI Latency Timer: 32
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1180&DEV_0592&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_12
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ17
Interrupt Pin: INTB#
Memory Base Address 0 F0C01000
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Ricoh RL5C852 xD-Picture Card Controller ----------------------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Ricoh RL5C852 xD-Picture Card Controller
Device Class: Unknown Peripheral Device
Revision ID: 12
Bus Number: 9
Device Number: 7
Function Number: 4
PCI Latency Timer: 32
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1180&DEV_0852&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_12
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ17
Interrupt Pin: INTB#
Memory Base Address 0 F0C01400
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel PM55 Express Chipset - LPC Interface Controller [B3] ----------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel PM55 Express Chipset - LPC Interface Controller [B3]
Device Class: PCI-to-ISA Bridge
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 31
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B03&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_06
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: N/A
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel 5 Series Chipset-M PCH - SATA AHCI 6-port Controller [B3] -----------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 5 Series Chipset-M PCH - SATA AHCI 6-port Controller [B3]
Device Class: Serial ATA Controller
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 31
Function Number: 2
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B2F&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_06
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ19
Interrupt Pin: INTB#
I/O Base Address 0 1850
I/O Base Address 1 1844
I/O Base Address 2 1848
I/O Base Address 3 1840
I/O Base Address 4 1820
Memory Base Address 5 F0F26000
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Capable

Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - SMBus Controller [B3] -------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - SMBus Controller [B3]
Device Class: SMBus (System Management Bus)
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 31
Function Number: 3
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B30&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_06
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ10
Interrupt Pin: INTC#
Memory Base Address 0 F0F27800
I/O Base Address 4 1860
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Disabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Capable

Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - Thermal Sensor [B3] ---------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - Thermal Sensor [B3]
Device Class: Unknown Data Acquisition/Signal Processing Controller
Revision ID: 6
Bus Number: 0
Device Number: 31
Function Number: 6
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B32&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_06
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: IRQ10
Interrupt Pin: INTC#
Memory Base Address 0 F0F25000
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Disabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

PCI Bus #255 --------------------------------------------------------------


Intel QuickPath Architecture - Generic Non-core (Uncore) Registers --------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel QuickPath Architecture - Generic Non-core (Uncore) Registers
Device Class: Host-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 2
Bus Number: 255
Device Number: 0
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2C62&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_02
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: N/A
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel QuickPath Architecture - System Address Decoder (SAD) ---------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel QuickPath Architecture - System Address Decoder (SAD)
Device Class: Host-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 2
Bus Number: 255
Device Number: 0
Function Number: 1
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2D01&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_02
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: N/A
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel QuickPath Interconnect - QPI Link 0 Control -------------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel QuickPath Interconnect - QPI Link 0 Control
Device Class: Host-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 2
Bus Number: 255
Device Number: 2
Function Number: 0
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2D10&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_02
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: N/A
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel QuickPath Interconnect - QPI Physical 0 Control ---------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel QuickPath Interconnect - QPI Physical 0 Control
Device Class: Host-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 2
Bus Number: 255
Device Number: 2
Function Number: 1
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2D11&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_02
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: N/A
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel QuickPath Interconnect - QPI (FDI?) ---------------------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel QuickPath Interconnect - QPI (FDI?)
Device Class: Host-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 2
Bus Number: 255
Device Number: 2
Function Number: 2
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2D12&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_02
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: N/A
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Intel QuickPath Interconnect - QPI (FDI?) ---------------------------------

[General Information]
Original Device Name: Intel QuickPath Interconnect - QPI (FDI?)
Device Class: Host-to-PCI Bridge
Revision ID: 2
Bus Number: 255
Device Number: 2
Function Number: 3
PCI Latency Timer: 0
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2D13&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_02
[System Resources]
Interrupt Line: N/A
Interrupt Pin: N/A
[Features]
Bus Mastering: Enabled
Running At 66 MHz: Not Capable
Fast Back-to-Back Transactions: Not Capable

Video Adapter -------------------------------------------------------------


nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M (G92-890) -----------------------------------------

[Video chipset]
Video Chipset: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M (G92-890)
Video Memory: 1024 MBytes of GDDR3 SDRAM
[Video Card]
Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 260M [DELL]
Video Bus: PCIe v2.0 x16 (5.0 Gb/s) @ x16 (2.5 Gb/s)
Video BIOS Version: 62.92.96.00.0A
Video Chipset Revision: A2
[Performance]
Geometry Unit Clock: 200.0 MHz
Shader Unit Clock: 400.0 MHz
Memory Clock: 120.0 MHz (Effective 240.0 MHz)
Memory Bus Width: 256-bit
Number Of Pixel Pipelines: 16
Number Of Unified Shaders: 112
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0618&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_A2

Monitor -------------------------------------------------------------------


G028T€156WD1 -------------------------------------------------------------

[General information]
Monitor Name: G028T€156WD1
Serial Number: Unknown
Date Of Manufacture: Week: 0, Year: 2009
Max. Vertical Size: 19 cm
Max. Horizontal Size: 35 cm
[Advanced parameters]
Input Signal: Digital
Color Bit Depth: 6 Bits per Primary Color
Display Type: RGB color
Gamma Factor: 2.20
[DPMS Modes]
Standby: Not Supported
Suspend: Not Supported
Active Off: Not Supported
Standard Colour Space: Not Supported
Preferred Timing Mode: Supported
Default GTF Supported: Not Supported
DFP 1.x Compatible: No
[Supported Video Modes]
1600 x 900 345 x 194 mm, Pixel Clock 97.75 MHz
1600 x 900 345 x 194 mm, Pixel Clock 97.75 MHz

Drives --------------------------------------------------------------------


Floppy Drives -------------------------------------------------------------


(S)ATA/ATAPI Drives -------------------------------------------------------


ST9250410AS ---------------------------------------------------------------

[General Information]
Drive Controller: Serial ATA 3Gb/s
Drive Model: Seagate ST9250410AS
Drive Revision: D005SDM1
Drive Serial Number: 5VG65NMY
Drive Capacity: 238,475 MBytes (250 GB)
Drive Capacity [MB]: 238475
Media Rotation Rate: 7200 RPM
[Drive Geometry]
Number of Cylinders: 16383
Number of Heads: 16
Sectors Per Track: 63
Bytes Per Sector: Unknown
Bytes Per Track: Unknown
Number Of ECC Bytes: 4
Number of Sectors: 16514064
Total 32-bit LBA Sectors: 268435455
Total 48-bit LBA Sectors: 488397168
Cache Buffer Size: 16384 KBytes
Controller Type: Not Specified
[Transfer Modes]
Sectors Per Interrupt: Total: 16, Active: 16
Max. PIO Transfer Mode: 4
Multiword DMA Mode: Total: 2, Active: -
Singleword DMA Mode: Total: -, Active: -
Ultra-DMA Mode: Total: 6 (ATA-133), Active: 6 (ATA-133)
Max. Multiword DMA Transfer Rate: 16.7 MBytes/s
Max. PIO with IORDY Transfer Rate: 16.7 MBytes/s
Max. PIO w/o IORDY Transfer Rate: 16.7 MBytes/s
Transfer Width: 16-bit
Native Command Queuing: Supported, Max. Depth: 32
TRIM Command: Not Supported
[Device flags]
Fixed Drive: Present
Removable Drive: Not Present
Magnetic Storage: Present
LBA Mode: Supported
DMA Mode: Supported
IORDY: Supported
IORDY Disableable: Supported
[Features]
Write Cache: Present, Active
S.M.A.R.T. Feature: Present, Active
Security Feature: Present, Inactive
Removable Media Feature: Not Present, Disabled
Power Management: Present, Active
Advanced Power Management: Present, Active
Packet Interface: Not Present, Disabled
Look-Ahead Buffer: Present, Active
Host Protected Area: Present, Enabled
Power-Up In Standby: Not Suppported, Inactive
Automatic Acoustic Management: Supported, Active
48-bit LBA: Supported, Active
[Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology]
Raw Read Error Rate: 118/6, Worst: 99 (Data = 185163397)
Spin Up Time: 99/85, Worst: 99
Start/Stop Count: 100/20, Worst: 100 (Data = 168)
Reallocated Sector Count: 100/36, Worst: 100
Seek Error Rate: 78/30, Worst: 60 (Data = 63362059)
Power-On Hours/Cycle Count: 94/Always OK, Worst: 94 (Data = 5263)
Spin Retry Count: 100/97, Worst: 100
Power Cycle Count: 100/20, Worst: 100 (Data = 168)
End to End Error Detection Count: 100/99, Worst: 100
Reported Uncorrectable Errors: 100/Always OK, Worst: 100
Command Timeout: 100/Always OK, Worst: 100
High Fly Writes 100/Always OK, Worst: 100
Airflow Temperature / Exceed Count: 59/45, Worst: 41 (Data = 41.0 °C)
G-Sense Error Rate: 100/Always OK, Worst: 100 (Data = 296)
Power-Off Retract Count: 100/Always OK, Worst: 100 (Data = 3)
Load/Unload Cycle Count: 50/Always OK, Worst: 50 (Data = 101564)
Temperature 41/Always OK, Worst: 59 (Data = 41.0 °C)
Hardware ECC Recovered: 46/Always OK, Worst: 32 (Data = 185163397)
Current Pending Sector Count: 100/Always OK, Worst: 100
Off-Line Uncorrectable Sector Count: 100/Always OK, Worst: 100
UltraDMA/SATA CRC Error Rate: 200/Always OK, Worst: 200
Head Flying Hours: 100/Always OK, Worst: 253 (Data = 5068)
Lifetime Writes from Host: 100/Always OK, Worst: 253 (Data = 1257081988)
Lifetime Reads from Host: 100/Always OK, Worst: 253 (Data = -2121826942)
Free Fall Protection: 100/Always OK, Worst: 100

HL-DT-STDVD+/-RW GA31N ----------------------------------------------------

[General Information]
Drive Model: HL-DT-STDVD+/-RW GA31N
Drive Revision: A102
Drive Serial Number: K0QA71J0855
Serial Number: K0QA71J0855
Drive Type: DVD+R DL
Drive Controller: Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s
[Transfer Modes]
Max. PIO Transfer Mode: 4
Multiword DMA Mode: Total: 2, Active: -
Singleword DMA Mode: Total: 2, Active: -
Ultra-DMA Mode: Total: 5 (ATA-100), Active: 5 (ATA-100)
Max. Multiword DMA Transfer Rate: 16.7 MBytes/s
Max. PIO with IORDY Transfer Rate: 16.7 MBytes/s
Max. PIO w/o IORDY Transfer Rate: 16.7 MBytes/s
[Device flags]
Fixed Drive: Present
Removable Drive: Present
Magnetic Storage: Not Present
LBA Mode: Supported
DMA Mode: Supported
IORDY: Supported
IORDY Disableable: Supported
[Device capabilities]
Drive can read: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL
Drive can write: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL

HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GA31N ----------------------------------------------------

[General information]
Drive Model: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GA31N
Drive Revision: A102
Serial Number: K0QA71J0855
Device Type: DVD+R DL
[Device capabilities]
Drive can read: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL
Drive can write: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL

Audio ---------------------------------------------------------------------


Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - High Definition Audio Controller [B3] ---

Audio Adapter: Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - High Definition Audio Controller [B3]
Audio Controller Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B56&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_06
High Definition Audio Codec: IDT
Audio Codec Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_7604&SUBSYS_00000000

Network -------------------------------------------------------------------


Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 AGN -----------------------------------------------

[General information]
Network Card: Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 AGN
Vendor Description: Microsoft
MAC Address: 00-21-6A-C6-5A-2C
[Capabilities]
Maximum Link Speed: 450 Mbps
Transmit Buffer Size: 6201344 Bytes
Receive Buffer Size: 6201344 Bytes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_10EB&SUBSYS_02A21028&REV_06

Intel(R) 82577LC Gigabit Network Connection -------------------------------

[General information]
Network Card: Intel(R) 82577LC Gigabit Network Connection
Vendor Description: Intel(R) 82577LC Gigabit Network Connection
MAC Address: 00-26-B9-70-50-7D
[Capabilities]
Maximum Link Speed: 100 Mbps
Transmit Buffer Size: 775168 Bytes
Receive Buffer Size: 397824 Bytes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_4235&SUBSYS_11218086&REV_00

Ports ---------------------------------------------------------------------


Serial Ports --------------------------------------------------------------


Parallel Ports ------------------------------------------------------------


USB -----------------------------------------------------------------------


Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3B3C


USB Hub -------------------------------------------------------------------


USB Hub -------------------------------------------------------------------


[Port1] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port2] : USB-lagerenhed --------------------------------------------------

Device Manufacturer: Prolific Technology Inc.
Product Name: Mass Storage Device
Serial Number: 0
USB Version Supported: 2.00
Driver Description: USB-lagerenhed
Hardware ID: USB\VID_067B&PID_2506

[Port3] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port4] : USB-sammensat enhed ---------------------------------------------

Device Manufacturer:
Product Name:
Serial Number:
USB Version Supported: 2.00
Driver Description: USB-sammensat enhed
Hardware ID: USB\VID_0C45&PID_6412

[Port5] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port6] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port2] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port3] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3B34


USB Hub -------------------------------------------------------------------


USB Hub -------------------------------------------------------------------


[Port1] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port2] : USB-sammensat enhed ---------------------------------------------

Device Manufacturer: Logitech
Product Name: USB Gaming Mouse
Serial Number: N/A
USB Version Supported: 2.00
Driver Description: USB-sammensat enhed
Hardware ID: USB\VID_046D&PID_C041

[Port3] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port4] : USB-inputenhed --------------------------------------------------

Device Manufacturer: Alienware Gaming
Product Name: Mobiles
Serial Number: 1.1.2
USB Version Supported: 1.10
Driver Description: USB-inputenhed
Hardware ID: USB\VID_187C&PID_0512

[Port5] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port6] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port7] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port8] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port2] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


[Port3] : No Device Connected ---------------------------------------------


Smart Battery -------------------------------------------------------------


Battery #0 ----------------------------------------------------------------

[General Properties]
Device Name: W670DILB
Manufacturer Name: DELL
Serial Number: 111005200
Unique ID: 111005200 DELLW670DILB
Chemistry:
Designed Capacity: 57720 mWh
Full Charged Capacity: 57553 mWh
Wear Level: 0.3 %
[Current Power Status]
Power Status: On AC Power
Current Capacity: 57554 mWh (100.0 %)
Current Voltage: 12.040 V

Now I'll try getting a log while playing Homefront.

 

Right, so I noticed that there was actually a specific way of getting only temperature logs lol, sorry about that. But maybe something useful can be found in the spec log too?

Anyway, I have the temperature log ready but its saved in CSV format so for some reason I can't upload it to the forum... I uploaded it here instead: 2shared - download Temp Log HOMEFRONT.CSV Link is safe. I hope this brings up some new ideas and possible solutions.

 

Your GPU is running red hot, with temps exceeding 100C under load and in the 90C's almost continuously. Time to replace the paste and pads on that 260M. I'm surprised it isn't automatically shutting itself down to avoid damage. Your CPU is also running hot, mostly in the high 70C's and low 80C's, which is too high for an dual core CPU, but not fatal. The CPU should also be repasted while it's all opened up.

 

I did have throttlestop running while doing that log, perhaps that pushed it a bit over the edge. But in any case I believe you are right.

Pads? I know what cooling paste is, but I am not sure about the pads? Have you got a link to a video of someone doing this maybe?

 

Thermal pads are used to overlay the video memory (VRAM) chips on the video card to facilitate contact with the heatsink for heat dispersion. The VRAM is typically the hottest part of a high performance video card, particularly if overclocked.

Since I have a 5850M, I don't have any saved references to guides or videos covering the GTX 260M, but I'm sure there are plenty around given the early popularity of the card. We need some 260M owners to jump in.

 

Are we talking the same amount of paste as needed when installing a CPU, or is it a smaller area when its a GPU?

I'm asking because I found these "paste pads" which is a solid form of paste, instead of the liquid stuff. It automatically melts when it gets hot enough. - Wondering if I can use one of these, or do I have to use the liquid paste?

 

The thermal paste is better - MX-4 (Arctic Cooling) is my favorite, but AS5 (Arctic Silver)and OCZ Freeze are also popular here in the forum and very highly regarded. Plenty of others as well. By reputation at least, the packaged paste pads are lower quality, but I have never had any personal experience with them. They are widely used by manufacturers (including Dell) because of the ease of application. One tube of paste will provide many applications. The GPU ordinarily requires a little more than the CPU because the die is usually larger, but that depends of course on the CPU and GPU involved.

Check out Inap's Thermal Paste Guide. It applies to the 5850 in a M15x, but the basic process is the same. http://www.sendspace.com/file/09h9ef

 

Right, I found the MX-4 Arctic Cooling and I have ordered a tube.
As for the cooler pads, I am guessing that this is the right stuff:
CoolerKit.dk - Køb Thermalpad - 120x20mm - 0,5mm ?

But maybe its wiser to buy the 1.0 mm thick stuff just in case. Can always cut it to get it to fit better.

I'll update again once I have applied the new paste and pads, hopefully with a more "cool" pc

Thank you for your help so far Revelator.

 

You're entirely welcome. Check out Inap's Thermal Paste Guide. Download THERMAL PASTE GUIDE.rar from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way. It involves replacing paste on a 5850m GPU and a 920XM CPU in a M15x, but the basic process is the same. This Guide has walked a lot of people through their first (and subsequent) repasting projects. I still refer to it.

Also download Inap's GPU Replacement Guide, which will be particularly helpful in getting inside the M15x and removing the vents, fans, etc., which can be a bit of a pain the first time. Download M15x GPU.rar from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way.

Wattos' video is also helpful. YouTube - Accessing the Graphics card on the M15X

Be very gentle when removing the touchpad panel (above the keyboard). There is a ribbon cable connecting the panel to the motherboard which is difficult to replace. I leave it connected and just snap the panel back on after removing the vent retaining screws and then remove the panel again to secure the vents, but some disconnect and then reconnect the ribbon cable. Hard with big hands.

 

I read the thermal paste guide, I'll check out the two other guides too.

*EDIT* I don't mean to be a smartass, but I'm wondering why does he take off the touchpanel in that video on youtube? The other night when I was cleaning dust out of the pc, I didn't take it off, but yet I was able to get in anyway?

 

You have to remove the touchpad panel to get access to 4 screws (2 on each side) that hold the rear vents, which have to be removed to take off the fans and remove the heatsinks. Yep, there is no reason to remove it for normal cleaning.

 

Alright, sorry for not getting back to you sooner revelator (been busy with exams).

I reformated my HD and there is a noticeable increase in performance with bc2 using 11.4 preview drivers. There still is stuttering though and the game is still mainly only playable in dx9 but I'm about to update the VBIOS again and tweak with the CCC setting a bit and see what the result is.

And it would be awesome if you could tell me how to make a bootable jump drive

 

If this is for creating and using a USB flash drive to flash the A09 system BIOS, follow the steps set forth here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m15x/561059-wont-burn-3.html#post7373207. If you just want a bootable ram stick for some other purpose, like flashing your vbios, stop after Step 2.

 

Updated BIOS to version A09 but there doesn't seam to be any changes; still have the unusually long start ups and there are no changes to gameplay performance. Think it might be a hardware issue considering its still choppy in game? I was also thinking that BC2 might be one of those games that just doesn't work well on my system for some reason.

It also seams that when I try to change the resolution all it does is shrink the game window and last time I played, the fan didn't seam to be running very high. I don't know what f**k is going on but it's extremely annoying...

 

You said you reformatted your HD , which would generally necessitate reinstalling Windows. If you're still having problems after a clean Windows installation, it is probably a hardware issue. In any event , it's beyond our abilities to fix. I'd recommend calling Dell support forthwith.

 

Kinda new update. Looks like my CPU is running hot (50-70C) just when playing league of legends, not a very demanding game. When its idling its running 43-55C.

 

*Update*

Due to the easter holidays my cooling paste has not yet arrived.
-So I haven't forgotten about the forum. Will get back here once I have news

 

Good news.

While waiting for my thermal paste to arrive, I did some sorting of old papers and discovered that I had a certain "Next business day" warranty on my laptop, valid for another 88 days. So I figured, why not make use of it?
I called Dell and they sent out a technician the next day who replaced my graphics card + thermal paste on the cpu. I made sure to take notes while he was working, so I have no fears anymore regarding replacing the paste anymore as it really wasn't that big of a deal.

Pc is running as it did in the beginning and the temperature stays below 60 on the GPU

 

Great news indeed. Glad it's all back to normal.

 

Yes indeed Revelator, and let me just thank you again for all your help. Very appreciated.