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    M15x switching back to x32 after several weeks of x36 is amazing...

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Kungfutrip, Jan 20, 2009.

  1. Kungfutrip

    Kungfutrip Newbie

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    Hi!

    First, I'd like to thank everyone on this forum for the wealth of information - it's truly a wonderful resource!

    Second, last night in my frustration at the ever present and annoying fan noise of the x36 bios (which I've been using for some time), I switched back to x32. I was shocked to notice my m15x seems to be running significantly better and was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

    I was getting ready to reinstall Vista because of general system "sluggishness", but now even in stealth mode everything feels more responsive than normal mode fan screaming x36.

    No idea why - I thought they fixed the latency issue in x36, but if you're using it and feel like your laptop is trying to power through a bucket of molasses on a frosty morning, try going back to x32 - you might be surprised like I am!
     
    Kungfutrip, Jan 20, 2009
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  2. oRGer

    oRGer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im feeling the x36 saddly``could u tell me how to flash back the x32?
     
    oRGer, Jan 20, 2009
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  3. nofate

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    well I did the some things, what else need to be add(in my case) the volume quick touch is very sensitive, it works perfect now
     
    nofate, Jan 20, 2009
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  4. Kungfutrip

    Kungfutrip Newbie

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    Kungfutrip, Jan 20, 2009
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  5. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Download the Bios from the link posted. Then burn it to a CD. After that, boot from the CD to flash your BIOS.
     
    kobe, Jan 20, 2009
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    you can flash with a USB.
     
    pencilcheck, Jan 21, 2009
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  7. oRGer

    oRGer Notebook Enthusiast

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    woo~ did all of u use the x32 now? whats the problem in the x32?
     
    oRGer, Jan 21, 2009
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  8. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Owners with the extreme Core 2 duo CPU's get overheating & downclocking with the x32 bios.
     
    kobe, Jan 21, 2009
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    so``can i use x32 without any problem ? because i use the t9500
     
    oRGer, Jan 21, 2009
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  10. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah, it should be no problem. And if any arises you can also Flash back to X36.
     
    kobe, Jan 21, 2009
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    guys sorry for reviving this thread from the dephts of obsolence, but I have just downgraded to x32 using the file in the Mini My-Hive and the annoying CPU fan from x36 seems to be still haunting my ears!

    No matter how low the CPU temps drop, the fans just wont stop spinning!

    Does anyone have an idea on how to manage this problem?
     
    x3m_br, Apr 28, 2009
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  12. otaku

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    only downside i've noticed is the noise other than that it seems fine. the noise does suck though
     
    otaku, Apr 28, 2009
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  13. BrianDigital

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    so does this downgrade give more performance in gaming and start-up time?
    I'm guessing my system could do this without problems with my hardware?
     
    BrianDigital, Apr 29, 2009
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