Audio static with m17x

In addition to my random shut downs, I'm getting static with my audio. I thought I should just post a new thread since it's a different issue. Sry if all I've been doing is asking for help but I'm not really very tech savvy.
Anyone's been getting this static? I've upgraded my driver to the latest one on the dell website and am running windows 7.

 

The issue is quite widespread and currently being researched by Dell - here

The forum's discussion is here

 

Sorry to hear you are having issues Vince. Also, never apologize for asking a question - there is nothing wrong with that - especially around the AW forum.

As Aikimox mentioned, the audio issue is a widespread issue which a large group of users are seeing. Some do not. Please use the link Aikimox posted - its the best place for this (audio stuttering) and questions/findings/comments need to be posted there.

Might also want to look over this thread (re: the shutdown issue): http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=440064

Have you performed a Respawn? The random shutdown may very well be caused by some form of corruption to the OS. Not the first time I have seen it. If you haven't tried a Respawn or clean install, should consider it.