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    ATI Graphics Driver Update for M17xR2/M17x/M15x (August 2010) P01/8.761

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by KracsNZ, Aug 10, 2010.

  1. KracsNZ

    KracsNZ Notebook Evangelist

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    Release Date: 8/10/2010
    Version: 8.761, P01
    Download Type: Driver
    File Format: Hard Drive
    File Size: 128 MB

    Description
    ATI Graphics Driver Update for M17xR2/M17x/M15x (August 2010)
    Level of Importance: Optional
    Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.
    Important Information
    ATI Graphics Driver Update for M17xR2/M17x/M15x (August 2010)

    Compatibility
    Systems Operating systems
    Alienware Laptop M15x
    Alienware Laptop M17x
    Alienware Laptop M17xR2
    Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit
    Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit

    Fixes and Enhancements
    Enhancements:
    1.Driver updates
    2.Support for new game titles
    3.Fixes reported power management issues (Sleep and Hibernate)

    Known Issues:
    1.Can cause 3D Mark 06 lock-ups
    2.Disabling Crossfire might cause the screen to go blank
    Additional Information
    This Beta Driver has been through limited compatibility and stability testing by Dell on Dell platforms.
    There may be more stable drivers, including the drivers originally shipped with your computer, available under the video section
    Installation Instructions
    Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File for AMD_NOTEBOOK-BETA-DRIVER--AM_P01_R277759.exe

    Download

    1.Click Download Now, to download the file.
    2.When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP
    users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. The Save In:
    window appears.
    3.From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
    select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
    4.If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file
    icon appears on your desktop.

    Install

    1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled AMD_NOTEBOOK-BETA-DRIVER--AM_P01_R277759.exe.
    2.The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or
    unzip to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R277759. Write down this path so the executable (I.e.
    Setup.exe) file can be found later.
    3.The Self-Extractor window appears.
    4.Click OK.
    5.After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor
    window is still open, close it.
    6.Click the Start button and then click Run.
    7.Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R277759 in the Open textbox and then click OK.
    8.Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
     
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  2. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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