How can i SLi my extra nVidia GeForce Go 7900 GS with my other (same one) in my Alienware M9700

Hi guys, i havn't actually got 1 yet, but this is just for 1 i do, if i do :S . So i can see the SLi chip, or whatever it is in the Laptop, i see the Original GPU, and i see the slot for the other GPU, i would imagine that i would simply slot the extra GPU inside the other GPU slot, but then i'm not sure on how to SLi it, if it needs anything else at all. Remember i'm talking about the Alienware M9700. Any instructions on it would help, thx!

 

Just call their tech support as they should be able to order the correct parts for you. I had to go through this with my m9700 last year. They'll send you the daughter card and a SLI bridge cable to connect the two cards. Technically, you don't need the bridge cable, but it increases performance by a pretty significant amount. I had to run it without the cable for a couple of weeks because they forgot to send it. Anyway, it's a pretty simple upgrade. I think the card cost me a little over $200.

 

Hi everybody...
I want to know if exist any differences between primary video card and the "Daugther" card in the m9700, because just bought an extra card for my alienware (Holy Ebay), but I don't really know if I can install it... I think: "Goove75" Should know about it... can you help me? Please let me know about my question....
Thanks so much...
Best Regards..
Ricardo Rangel Valle

 

physically, the cards are the same, but they have different BIOS... i would contact AW and ask for the necessary firmware.

 

Thanks so much...
I haven't installed the card until I be sure to do it... and how...
Thanks so much... (Again)

 

You have to remove the cover of your laptop and then install the card. If I had my laptop I would make a video for you but its in for repairs.

AW has a guide on their website on how to install / remove the GPU.

 

Striker, I would double check with A.W. support about only needing a firmware change for the card. I was upgrading my M9750 to SLI and they sent me a Daughter card. I already had a Daughter card installed and my laptop wouldn't even post with two Daughters. The support agent who walked me through the install said they made a mistake when they sent the card and they should have sent a Parent card in order for it to work.

Rob

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M9750
2.0 Core 2 Duo
7950 GTX
4 Gig's OCZ Memory
2 OCZ SSD's in Raid 0
XP Pro sp3

 

Thanks so much to all... I'm happy about your help...
Some other thing.... what happen if I don't have the SLI Bridge?
Thanks again...

 

"Technically, you don't need the bridge cable, but it increases performance by a pretty significant amount." - Groove

 

Hi again guys...
I just get the nvidia and I just installed, It boot, but at the momment to enter to windows it doesn't work.... "THE BLUE SCREEN OF DEAD"... .. I have not support... I don't know if you can help me to flash video card... (Child, Parent,etc)... thanks so much....

 

I'm in class right now so I can't really look in depth with your issue. If I have time later tonight I will look into your issue and try to help you out.

Look at the "800 AW Tech Thread" and see my suggestion of the pulling out everything and holding the power button but i'll do some research later for you.

Also try booting into safe mode and follow my SLi guide to install drivers

Take out the battery and disconnect the power cord. After that hold down the power button for aprox. 15 seconds, take off your finger, and do that again. After that is done, just plug in the battery and try to turn it on. If that doesn't work take out the battery and just insert the AC adapter.

 

Not an option anymore. I tried to do this in May, and got this reply:
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Thank you for contacting Alienware.

Unfortunately, Alienware is no longer offering video card modules for upgrades on this particular model, since it is no longer in production and our stock is committed to part replacements for in warranty customers.

If you have any other questions or technical issues, do not hesitate to contact us again, or visit our Knowledge Base at http://support.alienware.com.

Thank you for choosing Alienware.
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If you don't already have one, you're out of luck.

 

Ups... I feel not very well... ... I cannot enable the SLI... not with Vista, not with XP... I'm wondering if some of you has the GPU'S BIOS... please... If you have passed to me... please...

Thanks so much...

 

Ups... I think the Video Card is damage...

I install the card in the primary slot (without the orginal one)... and the computer turns on, but in the screen appers a lot of lines :S... and when it enters to windows.... Blue Screen!!!
I'll say that to the ebay's user... I'm sad.... Well thanks all of you for your help...