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    Need help with 5850

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Tpcorr, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. Tpcorr

    Tpcorr Notebook Geek

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    Just got this computer with the 5850 graphics card. How do i tell if the video bios is A02? Also, I can't seem to find the way to adjust the gamma and color with an ati tool. Thanks for the help Ok, found the control center, anyone know how to see the video bios version?

    Tom
     
    Tpcorr, Mar 24, 2011
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  2. JohnnyFlash

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    Use GPU-Z, if the BIOS version doesn't end in 03718, you have an older revision.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Mar 24, 2011
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  3. Tpcorr

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    Thanks Johnny
     
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  4. The Revelator

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    As you probably discovered, JF means 037 518.
     
    The Revelator, Mar 24, 2011
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    I really need to stop drinking at work. :D
     
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  6. Tpcorr

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    Drink more, it helps!

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    Tpcorr, Mar 25, 2011
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