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    "Must Do" for M17x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by tsuekasa, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. tsuekasa

    tsuekasa Notebook Consultant

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    I had my m17x r2 for over a month already. But haven't done anything like drivers or bios wise. I just want to maximize my performance as much as possible.
     
    tsuekasa, Apr 6, 2010
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  2. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    If your BIOS is not ver. A02 - flash it, otherwise the only thing you really need to install is the latest ATI 10.3 drivers.
     
    Aikimox, Apr 6, 2010
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  3. Happ

    Happ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there still an issue with the install of the 10.3?? Does it make a huge performance difference?
     
    Happ, Apr 6, 2010
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    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    I think most issues were caused by installing the wrong drivers or uninstalling/reinstalling the previous drivers in a wrong way.
    Just download the notebook 10.3 drivers (no need to mod anything) run the installer and select the express method when prompted. No problems should arise.

    The performance might not be a huge boost (some games do get a decent FPS increase), but some issues will definitely be fixed (ex. freezing when unplugging the power cord).
     
    Aikimox, Apr 6, 2010
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  5. Happ

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    Ah ok, I'll upgrade tonight. Thanks for the feedback.
     
    Happ, Apr 6, 2010
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  6. Jakkarus

    Jakkarus Notebook Consultant

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    10.3 is still hit or miss for some, at least using the ATI installer. I even went as far as wiping my system and the Mobility 10.3 would still not install for me from the install program.
     
    Jakkarus, Apr 6, 2010
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  7. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Did try installing it straight without uninstalling the stock drivers.
    Remember, do as little uninstalling and reinstalling as possible.
     
    Aikimox, Apr 6, 2010
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  8. tsuekasa

    tsuekasa Notebook Consultant

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    whats the bios good for?
     
    tsuekasa, Apr 7, 2010
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    I formatted completely and still it wouldn't install Correctly. Im not using Microsoft Drivers cause i still cant get them to Install. Not even 10.5 Beta work. -.-
     
    Ikuto, Apr 7, 2010
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    Xenn0X Notebook Evangelist

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    first thing i always do with an new laptop is put it on out of box, if all ok format and clean install.
     
    Xenn0X, Apr 7, 2010
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