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    M17x and M17xR2 drivers difference?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by jared_good, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. jared_good

    jared_good Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a difference between the drivers dell has listed for the M17x http://support.dell.com/support/dow...D=ALW_LP_M17X&hidos=WV64&hidlang=en&TabIndex= and the M17xR2? http://support.dell.com/support/dow...erviceTag=&SystemID=ALW_M17XR2&os=W764&osl=EN there are 26 drivers available for the M17x but only 13 available for the M17xR2. Why is this? No BIOS listed under the M17xR2 but under the M17x they are listed. They both use the same BIOS right? Can I use the M17x drivers that dell provides for the M17xR2?
     
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    jared_good Notebook Consultant

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    No drivers or firmware listed under the drivers support for the M17xR2 either just the M17x. Do they use the same drives?
     
    jared_good, Feb 18, 2010
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    ZenithNoesis Notebook Evangelist

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    You have to click the find downloads button on the m17x r-2 drivers page.

    conversely, just use my page: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=455535

    In closing: yes, the drivers are different. completely different motherboard, wireless cards, etc.
     
    ZenithNoesis, Feb 18, 2010
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