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    Alienware M17x Flicker issue with MW2

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by itzALTA, Apr 20, 2010.

  1. itzALTA

    itzALTA Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, just got my Alienware M17x-R2 today.

    I tried playing MW2 (1900x1200), but recieve lots of flickering

    So.. i uninstalled the stock catalyst, then downloaded catalyst 10.3

    The 4870's driver version is 8.712.0.0

    Checked the Bios, and it is A02.

    Is there anything else i need to do to solve this issue?


    Thanks! :)
     
    itzALTA, Apr 20, 2010
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    PsiPr0 Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you running a dual 4870 setup? Try to disable crossfire in ATI Catalyst Control Center and see if you still have the same issue.
     
    PsiPr0, Apr 20, 2010
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    itzALTA Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just did that, and its fine with single 4870.

    Dont tell me the cable is loose?..
     
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    This could be the start of a long troubleshooting/replacement process. May want to contact Dell support and start right now. Waiting just makes the process that much longer.

    I had the same issue and went through 2 replacement video cards, 1 replacement motherboard, and now am waiting for my replacement M17x R2 system.
     
    PsiPr0, Apr 20, 2010
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    itzALTA Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't know if this is the cause, but my main computer is plugged into the same wall adapter as my alienware.

    Might this be the problem?

    I'm at school now, will test once i get home. Does anyone think that this is the problem?
     
    itzALTA, Apr 20, 2010
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    itzALTA Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, just reached home. Guess its not the power issue. Any solutions before i contact dell?

    EDIT: Does DirectX 11 got anything to do with it?
     
    itzALTA, Apr 21, 2010
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    Hi,

    i had a similar problem. You should try to reseat the xFire cable. If this not works the second card is probably faulty.

    Best regards
    Rolf
     
    hanselen, Apr 21, 2010
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    there are two different flickering issues that could happen. one is solved with the A02 bios (thanks joker for the video) :

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    the other is solved by reseating the crossfire cable and if that does not help then by replacing the slave video card (Thanks SpinalGT) :
    width='640' height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vVvCtnNpGhE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vVvCtnNpGhE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width='640' height="385"></embed></object>
     
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    mfractal, Apr 21, 2010
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