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    Area-51 M17x-R1

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by spyder2002, Sep 15, 2009.

  1. spyder2002

    spyder2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I have spent ages tring to find a bios update for my m17x-r1, I've searched the forums, googled the net, and can't find it anywhere.

    I bought this laptop off my friend, who I cannont contact for the my hive login, so I'm kinda on my own.

    If anyone else has one of these laptops and can get me the latest bios update it would be much appreciated.

    I'm also trying to upgrade the firmware on my bd-rom drive. It's an optiarc 5500a, I've downloaded the firmware from the sony website, but when I try and install it, it says the drive could not be located correctly. Doh.

    Any help with these issues would be much appreciated!!!

    Zach. :cool:
     
    spyder2002, Sep 15, 2009
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  2. jacktheripper.wang

    jacktheripper.wang Notebook Geek

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    M17x BIOS 306
    This BIOS image update is presented in an ISO format, and may be used to create a bootable CD-ROM with all the necessary files to flash your BIOS. Apply this update ONLY if you are experiencing problems with your system.

    Features and fixes in this BIOS release:

    * Add support for Nvidia NB9E-GT2.
    * Fix Vista SP1 hangs at 2nd installation screen when there is a device in the SmartBay.

    Before you run the BIOS update:

    * Make sure that your computer has the battery and the AC-Adapter connected
    * Disconnect any third party peripherals from the computer
    * Do NOT turn the computer off during the BIOS update
    * Do NOT restart the computer during the BIOS update
    * Do NOT eject the CD-ROM from the drive during the BIOS update

    CAUTION: Improperly updating or flashing the BIOS CMOS chip on a motherboard can damage it to the point of rendering it useless. Accordingly, you should perform this BIOS update only with the assistance of an Alienware technical support agent. Performing this BIOS update without such assistance will void your system's warranty.


    Platform(s): Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64
    http://support.alienware.com/Support_Pages/Restricted_Downloads/Mobile/m17x/Bios/m17x_306_bios.iso

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    Firmware, no clue. Sorry
     
    jacktheripper.wang, Sep 15, 2009
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    spyder2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Awesome!, Thanks mate.
    I'm hoping that this bios update might fix the BD Rom problems. AW Tech support suggested it, I could get them to talk a little but they wouldn't do much without the original purchase details.

    Thanks for your help,
    Much appreciated
    Zach.
     
    spyder2002, Sep 15, 2009
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