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    M15x and GTX 560M

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by dutchess63, Aug 11, 2011.

  1. ksdusjk723759jm

    ksdusjk723759jm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hope it is okay to post in here, instead of creating a new thread.

    But do any of you now if a GTX570M from a MSI laptop will work in a M15X? No other vBIOS needed?
     
    ksdusjk723759jm, Oct 15, 2012
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  2. fatboyslimerr

    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    I'm new to this whole benchmarking do dar but would anyone care to comment on this score for a second hand gtx460m and stock i7 - 720?
    It runs some visually challenging games on medium settings quite well but I'm just wondering if there is more performance to be had (without overclocking at this stage).
    Thanks

    [​IMG]
     
    fatboyslimerr, Oct 18, 2012
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  3. mafiaboy01

    mafiaboy01 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, I just installed windows 8 and I can't seem to get any drivers to install, I've tried modding the inf file but it keeps failing the install the drivers.

    Any suggestions?
     
    mafiaboy01, Oct 26, 2012
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  4. mafiaboy01

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    The driver starts to install then fails.
     
    mafiaboy01, Oct 26, 2012
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  5. CluckyTaco

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    What driver are you trying to install?
     
    CluckyTaco, Oct 27, 2012
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  6. mafiaboy01

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    Nvm got it to work, Nvidia drivers, even with the modded inf file kept failing to install.

    I had to turn the driver signature check(think that's what it's called) off so I would accept the graphics drivers.
     
    mafiaboy01, Oct 27, 2012
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  7. Zexy7ime

    Zexy7ime Newbie

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    I'm so lost... So confused... I've been trying to get the 560m in my M15x for the last week and feel like ripping out my hair. Where I am now, is no video on screen. I hear it boot all the way up to the login screen, but it doesn't output to either screen
    I'm basicly using the rapidshare driver posted earlier (301.42? I'm guessing it.)
    Was I supposed to flash the card? Change anything in the BIOS? I do have my (dieing) HD5850 that I can boot with for troubleshooting, but I've gone back and forth too many times...

    I think I maybe just need my hand held through the whole re-installation of the card, or I'm just going to give up and throw all my money at something better.
     
    Zexy7ime, Nov 16, 2012
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  8. ssj92

    ssj92 Neutron Star

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    Try hooking up a external display to the VGA or displayport and see if it works.

    Also make sure you're running the latest bios A09.

    Also try this
     
    ssj92, Nov 16, 2012
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  9. Zexy7ime

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    1. Had dual monitor setup the whole time
    2. Updated to A09 just before installing it
    3. Pretty sure the installer I downloaded from a previous post already had that done
    ......So I guess I should now assume that the Nvidia installer he uploaded is the problem.

    OK! Now we're getting somewhere.
    Assuming the guy's 560M graphics card location information may not have been the same as mine (despite him saying he'd "edited it for our cards" in his post), I just told my Nvidia drivers to look elsewhere for a card when I installed the mod'd drivers.
    I'd already tried DriverSweeper getting rid of the drivers, yet I still cant even see my BIOS on startup. How do I remove all traces of Nvidia without reinstalling my OS?
     
    Zexy7ime, Nov 16, 2012
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  10. ssj92

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    Uninstall the drivers normally using the uninstaller and then if you really wanna make sure there's no trace, use driver sweeper in safe mode and clear the nvidia section. That's all you have to do.
     
    ssj92, Nov 16, 2012
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  11. mysticjbyrd

    mysticjbyrd Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a 560m online, and I am looking at thermal pads at frozencpu, but what thickness should I get?

    fujipoly thermal pads (Someone recommended these, but idk if they are the best)
    Search: fujipoly thermal pads - FrozenCPU.com '

    Is thicker better in this case or not?
     
    mysticjbyrd, Nov 21, 2012
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  12. EleJota

    EleJota Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys, I bought a GTX560M (in the chip: N12E-GS-A1) I have installed but turn the M15x and Scrool Caps and Num three leds continuously Flash the fan of the vga this to 100% and the M15x does not start.

    any idea? the vga this broken? or is not compatible?

    la foto_resize.JPG
     
    EleJota, Nov 22, 2012
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  13. Mexic00ls

    Mexic00ls Notebook Deity

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    not compatible
     
    Mexic00ls, Nov 22, 2012
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    EleJota, Nov 22, 2012
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    EleJota, Nov 22, 2012
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    Mexic00ls, Nov 22, 2012
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  17. ekmek

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    I thought thicker was better
     
    ekmek, Nov 26, 2012
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  18. Meaker@Sager

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    You need pads of the right thickness, too thick and you will hurt thermal conductivity (more stuff in the way basically), to thin and they wont make good contact.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 28, 2012
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  19. mysticjbyrd

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    Well they are bound to all be the same for this card and laptop, so what is the correct thickness?
     
    mysticjbyrd, Dec 1, 2012
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  20. LannBot

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    Get the 0.5mm pads.
     
    LannBot, Dec 1, 2012
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  21. CluckyTaco

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    I bought both 0.5mm and 1mm ones buy the half sheet of each it's more VFM that way!
     
    CluckyTaco, Dec 2, 2012
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  22. SeraphSix

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    What do you mean by new/different sections for each driver? How do you pick which you should use?
     
    SeraphSix, Dec 17, 2012
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  23. awayne19

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    You wouldn't happen to know where I could find a modded inf for the newest drivers(310.70) would you? I used this method but I'm having problems with the old driver.
     
    awayne19, Dec 26, 2012
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  24. DarioZ

    DarioZ Newbie

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    I've the same card, and installing it the same problem (one long and two short beep, scroll and caps blinking... can I use it by any mean (modding inf and so on?)

    Thanks
     
    DarioZ, Jan 9, 2013
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  25. bogde

    bogde Newbie

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    have you been able to solve the problem? it's probably late but i recently modded the 310.90 drivers for PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1251&SUBSYS_02A21028 so if you have a similar board let me know. or you can give me your product id, vendor id and board name and i can try to mod it for you.

     
    bogde, Jan 14, 2013
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  26. dsmclark

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    Hi if you PM me your email I can send you the file I used as I installed mine and modded the file today for 310.90

    Edit: Just read it properly and saw you got it sorted.
     
    dsmclark, Jan 14, 2013
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  27. bogde

    bogde Newbie

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    hi, thanks for trying to help me out. i did mod the drivers and installed them and everything seems fine. however, windows complained about the driver not being signed (you know, that red message box that asks you if you want to install the driver anyway). did that happen to you too? is it something that happens for modded drivers or i'm having some other problem like a virus or something alike?

     
    bogde, Jan 15, 2013
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  28. dsmclark

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    Yes mine had the same message pop up. I guess its just because it was modded as I have never had it before when installing Nvidia drivers. Mine is running smoothly and a lot cooler than the 260m it replaced.

     
    dsmclark, Jan 15, 2013
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  29. DarioZ

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    I bought another card and now when I boot I don't have the three beeps but the system simply shuts down after few seconds with no beep. I reverted to 260M sigh...

    Any clue on what to do?
     
    DarioZ, Jan 16, 2013
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    Hi all I'm new on here, I've decided to upgrade my m15x andhave read all this thread before I made my mind up on what gpu I went for. I decided to go with the 560m. I've ordered this one from upgrademonkey on eBay. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=140869105779 Does anybody know if this is a eurocom card like everyone else is using. I'm not sure if it's the same company but changed names.
    Many thanks
    Dale
     
    dto80, Jan 17, 2013
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  31. dsmclark

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    I bought exactly the same card and it works like a charm

     
    dsmclark, Jan 18, 2013
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    I just bought one from upgrademonkey on ebay but when I boot: IMG 0660 - YouTube that's the result.
     
    DarioZ, Jan 18, 2013
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    Thanks dsmclark that's reassuring I can't wait to get it. What version drivers are you using? I think I'm currently on 306.97 on my gtx 260m. Did you use the method duchess described changing the .inf file?
    Cheers
    Dale
     
    dto80, Jan 18, 2013
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  34. dto80

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    Is it a faulty card DarioZ? Let me know how you get on with it. Cheers
    Dale
     
    dto80, Jan 18, 2013
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  35. dsmclark

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    I'm using the latest drivers 310.90 I think. Upgrade monkey emailed me the instructions on what to modify in the .inf file with the card id or if you send them the card id they can mod it for you. If you like I can email you the modded file I made if you pm me your email.

    Sam

     
    dsmclark, Jan 20, 2013
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  36. dto80

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    Hi Sam im downloading 310.90 now. It would be great if you could send me the modded file. Then i can compare it to the original so i know what to do for future updates. This forum wont let me send pms yet so if you could email the file to [email protected] please.
    Thanks
    Dale
     
    dto80, Jan 20, 2013
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  37. DarioZ

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    Don't really know. I'm waiting for an upgrademonkey reply...
     
    DarioZ, Jan 21, 2013
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  38. dto80

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    I've received my gpu from upgrade monkey and it works fine. Thanks to dsmclark for sending me the .inf file. What are people using to overclock and what are you clocking to on the latest drivers? Thanks to everyone on this forum for the help in making this card work in the m15x.
     
    dto80, Jan 25, 2013
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    Hi,

    it would be very nice of you if you could share the INF file with me. I used the 560m on my m15x with Windows7. I upgraded to Windows8 and I am not able to get it running wih my old Drivers.

    Thanks

    EDIT: Many thanks to dsmclark it works fine.
     
    huckenien, Feb 4, 2013
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  40. Pacino

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    If someone could send me that INF file i would appreciate it very much.
     
    Pacino, Feb 9, 2013
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    Here's the file I uploaded it in dropbox. PM me if need more info

    http://db.tt/SSafalkP
     
    CluckyTaco, Feb 9, 2013
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  42. bogde

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    Here are my files. I have a Clevo 560m board.

    View attachment Display.Driver.zip
     
    bogde, Feb 10, 2013
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  43. SeraphSix

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    Are these modified drivers for the Eurocom?
    PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1251&SUBSYS_02A21028
     
    SeraphSix, Feb 15, 2013
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  44. CluckyTaco

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    Yes the one I have uploaded is for the same
     
    CluckyTaco, Feb 15, 2013
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    Awesome! Appreciate it!
     
    SeraphSix, Feb 21, 2013
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  46. CluckyTaco

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    CluckyTaco, Feb 21, 2013
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    aceuk, Mar 2, 2013
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  48. DarioZ

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    No it wasn't, it was compatibility issue. I payied the difference for a 675M and modified the inf file now it works like a charm!!!
     
    DarioZ, Mar 2, 2013
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  49. aceuk

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    Well I've managed to install the latest nvidia drivers and for it to find that it's a 560m. Now the only problem I got is that i can only use the laptop in safe mode else all the screen is garbled and then goes off :(
     
    aceuk, Mar 2, 2013
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  50. Ace_Uk

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    Hello I've managed to mod the inf file but how do I stop the certified error popping up when I install 314 drivers?
     
    Ace_Uk, Mar 17, 2013
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