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    M17 Tips/Drivers/Apps

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by fusionsenses, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    I create this thread because EVERY single new owner jumps to this forum and create a new thread asking the same question when they first get their system.

    I will update and with links when I have more time.

    Apps:
    Macrium Reflect free edition to image your drive before install any of the following. http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp
    Sandra XL http://downloads.guru3d.com/Sandra-XL-download-177.html
    ATITools http://www.techpowerup.com/atitool/
    GPU-Z to monitor temp http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/
    hwmonitor http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php get the pro version
    CPU-Z (CPUID) ( http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php)
    wPrime (Multithreaded benchmark util, http://www.wprime.net/)
    RMClock http://cpu.rightmark.org/products/rmclock.shtml Here is the link for the signed RTCore64.sys driver: (Virus free and tested)
    www.flipfire.net/download/rtcore64.zip Mod voltage may void your AW warranty


    Drivers:
    Driver Sweeper: http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/
    Realtek Audio driver R2.? http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads...=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false
    ATI driver update info: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=329941
    ATI 9.11 www.ati.com

    Updates:
    Get the Alienware OSD version 2.01 to fix the bright dot.


    Tips:
    -Change the quick keys to launch more desirable apps like firefox instead of IE. Use regedit.
    "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\MobilePC\\HotStartButtons";
    Once you are there, you can modify the programs to launch.
    Or, http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/alienware.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5997&p_created=1228490301&p_sid=o95qV1lj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MzYsMzYmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPTAmcF9wdj0mcF9jdj0mcF9zZWFyY2hfdHlwZT1hbnN3ZXJzLnNlYXJjaF9mbmwmcF9zY2ZfNj0yMDUmcF9wYWdlPTImcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4dD1tMTc*&p_li=&p_topview=1

    -Disable touch pad when ext mouse is plugged in. It's in touch pad option.
    -Alienware software is buggy/broken. No fix as of yet.


    Benchmarking Tools:
    HD test - http://www.hdtune.com/
    3dmark vantage - http://www.futuremark.com/benchmarks/3dmarkvantage/download/
    3dmark 06 - http://www.futuremark.com/benchmarks/3dmark06/download/
    UT3 Bench
    Crysis Benchmark Tool - http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=1791

    help me with links if you have time.
     
    fusionsenses, Nov 27, 2008
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  2. JellyBeans

    JellyBeans Notebook Evangelist

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    is there a 64 bit version of that catalyst driver? because it won't run. how much will it increase the performace over the alienware one?
     
    JellyBeans, Nov 28, 2008
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  3. fusionsenses

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    just download it off ATI and mod it to install. You can't install it without mod.
     
    fusionsenses, Nov 28, 2008
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  4. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    gracias!!!
     
    msparrow88, Nov 28, 2008
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  5. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    Fusion,

    Are there any possible updates for this thread?
     
    msparrow88, Dec 7, 2008
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  6. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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  7. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    updated. thx.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 7, 2008
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    ***vote Sticky****
     
    martynpd, Dec 7, 2008
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    xtee Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes a sticky for this thread, would be great assuming we could keep it uptodate
     
    xtee, Dec 7, 2008
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  12. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    yup, i will keep update when we add more stuff.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 7, 2008
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    just don't link the OC thread in OCZ..they may never sticky it ;)
     
    E-wrecked, Dec 7, 2008
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  14. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    same here..
     
    msparrow88, Dec 8, 2008
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    Def has already helped me a few times
     
    irokz28mcsp, Dec 8, 2008
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  16. SithFrog

    SithFrog Notebook Geek

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    How do you vote for it to be sticky?
     
    SithFrog, Dec 9, 2008
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  17. Alienized

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    I think you just did! Yes, pls stick this, the M17 will be in the house for some time with updating. :)
     
    Alienized, Dec 9, 2008
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    ! Fascinating technology! :D
     
    SithFrog, Dec 10, 2008
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  19. CooLMinE

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    Sigh ATI is slacking... Where are the 8.12 drivers?! :(
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 10, 2008
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  20. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    how does voting for sticky works?
    wait for moderators to change it by seeing people vote for sticky?
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 10, 2008
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    azuma82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have anyone Aliensense ore a Command Center working on the m17? I don´t find 1 for Vista64 and Alienware say i must wait for the release of it.

    With the M17 i dont become a manual Bock, Anyone have one (pdf ore so)
     
    azuma82, Dec 10, 2008
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  22. Oceanus

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    Just PM Chaz to have it stickied or have him create a "M17 General Information Thread" to put it in.
     
    Oceanus, Dec 10, 2008
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    Link for that would be helpful. Im seriously getting annoyed with Media Center open everytime i miss the print screen key :/ Same with it opening e-mail when i dont even need a e-mail app.
     
    ScottY_06, Dec 10, 2008
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    SithFrog Notebook Geek

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    What he said.
     
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  25. CooLMinE

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    Anyone have the alienware webcam drivers ? the ones in my hive do not exist, ty :)
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 10, 2008
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    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    I tried, and I can't find the link for changing the keys.
    Maybe I figure it out myself again and post.
     
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    The Cyberlink App includes the driver, I think.
     
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    ok, I found the hot keys in regedit. Updated.
     
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    Here's the .reg file for setting your hotkeys up top. Just open it with notepad and edit as you see fit. Then after editing, double click the .reg to install.. you may need to reboot
    Vista 64-bit

    Vista 32-bit

    EDIT: MAy wanna add these to the OP fusion..
     
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    yea..do my links not work for you? :p

    oh, and it only took me 45 seconds ;) ...but I knew where to look, and not on my computer :p
     
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  32. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    Sigh, almost done with the drivers, missing the webcam ones, gonna try the Cyberlink as fusion said.

    Had to format 3 hours after i received my laptop due to chain blue screens (even in save mode), the cd with the drivers had no drivers in it (sigh..).

    Did a fresh install and almost done (once again) :p
     
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    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    Wait a minute?
    It's DoA? If that's the case, did you use alien respawn?
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 10, 2008
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  34. CooLMinE

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    Used it, the only thing it did was to format my computer, restart and not be able to access it again :p
     
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    How did it go to BSOD?
    Did you install anything before BSOD?
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 10, 2008
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  36. CooLMinE

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    Btw, any idea if the CPU score is any good ?
     

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    seems about right.. :) And visit the www.ocztechnology.com page if you need any stock drivers. They work as well, if not better. And, BSOD may have been that modded .inf you did. Im starting a new thread - with a how-to install my modded inf for 8.12 w/full resolution scaling. :)
     
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  38. CooLMinE

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    Ive had the BSOD EVERY time i tried uninstalling the drivers AND every time i tried to install them..

    After the format they worked just fine, so im sure something didnt like the drivers :p

    Tbh i dont mind formating since when the laptop came it used 1gb of ram after i logged into the windows.. Now it just uses around 650-700, got rid a lot of aw software i didnt need.

    So far so good, got a few things left to install, hopefully everything will work fine, to tired to start all over again :(
     
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    sometimes a fresh start is a good thing :)
     
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  40. CooLMinE

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    Yeap, at least now i knows thats installed on my machine :p
     
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    if some folks would be so kind as to try out the 8.12 modded .inf I did, feedback would be welcome. :) Thanks
     
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  42. fusionsenses

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    The official 8.12 + mod is giving me trouble, still testing.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 10, 2008
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  43. azuma82

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    in my hive i found now a new Bios "Alienware_M17_KBC_Bios_130C"
    no time for try must go to work now
     
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  44. fusionsenses

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    That was came with the first M17.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 11, 2008
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    bump for stickkkkkyyyy
     
    martynpd, Dec 15, 2008
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    Bumped, because Realtek Audio driver 2.11 is out.

    And bumped for sticky too.

    - F
     
    Flashback Jack, Dec 16, 2008
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  47. xtee

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    These drivers and programs will work with 64 bit, as well as 32 bit? (my system arrives tomorrow, and I plan on updating everything that I must and I run 64 Bit. Also are their any other "essential upgrades for a 64 bit M17?" or just what is in first post.
     
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  48. Flashback Jack

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    Yes. If there aren't 64-bit drivers listed in the links right away, you might have to click through a bit to get to them. Realtek drivers, for example.

    This thread covers pretty much all the main stuff. Nothing not mentioned here is absolutely necessary short of overclocking using an OCZ BIOS (even that is hardly necessary for most).

    EDIT: 3DMark Vantage link no longer functioning. Updated link: http://www.futuremark.com/benchmarks/3dmarkvantage/download/
    EDIT: Fusion, add Driver Sweeper to link list: http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/

    - F
     
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  49. fusionsenses

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    updated, thx.
     
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    fusion,

    i just installed the R2.11 drivers. im not sure if i did it correctly.

    under sound controller it says:
    High Definition Audio Device (driver 6.0.6000.16386)
    Realtek High Definition Audio (driver 6.0.1.5755)

    is that right or should it say driver 2.11?
     
    msparrow88, Dec 16, 2008
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