HOWTO GUIDE: Running Vista x64 on m17x

i just descovered that it doesnt even shut down if the dvd rom is placed in.

i tried a vista recovery cd and it didnt work.
and a Vista x64 msdn didnt boot too it just stops like the others on the loading screen.

i had to place the hdd in other laptop to be able to install vista.
i tried ubuntu it works fine.

safe mode dosnt start too and dosnt detects the dvd rom.

 

Can you also provide me the exact System Information, I want to compare your configuration and problem devices with kenny-pit
To do so,
1) Run->msinfo32->Enter
2) Inside msinfo32->File>Save
3) Either PM me that file or upload to somewhere and give me the path.



So far I found these are the problematic devices and causing issues. They do not have any drivers installed for them

You have 3 problem devices

1) Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P)
2) Ricoh Card Reader
3) Infrared Controller


I will look for drivers for them and share with you

 

Download them here and let me know how it goes

1) Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P)
2) Ricoh Card Reader
3) Infrared Controller

 

i had a blue screen so i hade to reinstall vista.
i installed them just an hour ago what now.
the card reader works btw.
command center is still the same (not detecting keyboard).
dvd thing is still the same.

 

You had a blue screen due after driver install? what driver caused it ?

 

ah no i had a blue screen after booting to safe mode i couldent boot again to normal mode i had a blue screen every time on the loading screen of vista.
it not coz of the drivers.
im just telling you that i took some time coz i wanted to try the drivers on a new vista installation and i had to reinstall it.

 

What's the blue screen say anyway? Just the line at the top is fine.

Example: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NON_PAGED_AREA

That's usually there when you have faulty memory.

 

there is no more blue screen coz i reinstalled vista.
can you give me the driver for the dvd rom so i can integrate it in the vista installation.
i think it should be .dat file so it can be integrated.
how can i make it .dat file or how can i get it.

 

hey man i reinstalled all the drivers that i have and i still have an uknown device so made this nfo file for you plz check it out i need ur help.
games.rachini.com/after_driver_installation_nfo.exe
thx

 

You guys still having problems with M17x and Vista 64 bit. Thats why i chose M1730 over M17x Dell already got 64 bit drivers for it and Alienware taking ages to release 64 bit drivers check my sig

 

findvikas, i am gettin my new m17x next week...i'm definitely interested in following your instructions to upgrade to 64bit to utilize my 4gb ram...my question to you is what happens if you run into major problems and possibly have to send it to alienware...will this void the warranty? also, since I have vista ultimate am I going to have to purchase a vista 64bit upgrade or the full os? last but not least, about how long does it take to do this from start to finish? sorry for all the questions but im' just paranoid

 

It does not void your warranty by installing any software for the matter, but if you have to send it back you will have to send it in original condition (just curious if it was in original condition why would you want to send it back anyways) that means all the original hardware and same OS installed which came installed. I would recommend to keep the alienrespawn dvd handy and reimage your machine with that recovery CD.

Also I would recommend you to change your order and get Vista Home Premium since anyway AW will not give you any media and you have to purchase a retail version of vista ultimate (32bit and 64bit media comes for same price and together)

It should not take more than 2hours from start to end unless you ran into some problems. I would leave this to other users who actually tried their hands on m17x and 64bit since I own m15x

 

thanks alot for that! unfortunetly my m17x is too far along to have them change the os from ultimate to home premium so I guess I will just have to go buy the retail version with both like you said. Now that you mention it though, i don't remember the salesman ask me about respawn...dangit...i'll call monday and see if they can add it, if not oh well. if thats the case, i can just download all the orginal drivers from alienwares site for later if i need them right? thanks again for answering my questions!

 

but i believe you can call AW and they'll send you an OS disc (i think they have to, in fact). not sure though.

 

hallo,

thanks findvikas - x64 is running on my system and now I'm still having two problems:
1. I've installed the "new" command center but I can't get my keyboard working to change it into any color. I've try the other version and your registry hack, but nothing......
2. Since I use vista x64 I can't use TPM anymore - the driver installation failed......

 

Can you try this theme file and see if this open fine for you?

I have no past experience with TPM.. can you please tell me what it is

 

thanks for fast answer, I've take the file but at the moment I've switch back to x86 via acronis because I need a 100% working system at the moment. I'll try my x64 experience further next week.
One think I can say, that I have install the Command_Center_1.28_SP1 on x86 and I only can control the color number pad - but with your m17x Theme.zip the control of the hole keyboard is possible.
I'll keep ypu informed if I've any news

for TPM you can read this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module

 

ahh you meant TPM sorry didnt thought u meant that anyways...

 

TPM is working now!! I used the driver from h**p://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us - on download search you have to look for TPM an select the x64 driver...

 

Now there's only one problem left: I can only control the color of the number pad - the other key are still black....

 

command center is running 100% - I've simply take the Alienware.ath which run under x86. Thanks everybody for the help!!

 

Great!!! Now you need to share that with me so that I can include that in my GUIDE and also do a comparision to see what is wrong...

 

here it is!!

 

NOTE: THIS IS STALE AND I AM NOT UPDATING IT SINCE ALIENWARE HAS RELEASED 64 BIT SOFTWARE FINALLY. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND MAKING THIS GUIDE A SUCCESS, ALSO HELPED PUSHING ALIENWARE RELEASE 64 BIT SOFTWARES