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    Not Alienware Computer

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mike2011, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. Mike2011

    Mike2011 Notebook Evangelist

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    OK So I set my M17 with Raid 0 on 2*320GB Drives 7200RPM drives which work. I also bought a X9100 which is on its way. So I flashed the M17 with the OCZ Bios so I could OC the CPU once it arrives. After installing all the new drivers of the new OS install I started installing Command Center and Power DVD on installation it said could not install Not a AW Computer could it be because I flashed the Bios with the OCZ Bios?
     
    Mike2011, Dec 17, 2008
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  2. Alienware-Armando

    Alienware-Armando Company Representative

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    Unfortunately, Alienware systems should only be flashed with Bios provided and listed in our support area, otherwise you will get that error.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Dec 17, 2008
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  3. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    well of course it's because you flashed the BIOS...
     
    whizzo, Dec 17, 2008
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    man...that sucks. And you spent money on a new processor too...
     
    kobe, Dec 17, 2008
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  5. Mike2011

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    Would flashing back AW BIOS and then flashing the OCZ back damage the system?
     
    Mike2011, Dec 17, 2008
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    probably won't actually damage it, might just not work :)
     
    whizzo, Dec 17, 2008
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    Hamish33 Notebook Consultant

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    in theory you should be able to re-flash the BIOS with the Alienware one and you should be good to go...Alienware-specific programs are proprietary and can't be installed on other PC's, flashing your BIOS with the OCZ version tells these programs it's not an AW system so they won't install.
    Flashing the BIOS can be risky, I lost a desktop mobo from a bad flash once...but I haven't had any problems since...
     
    Hamish33, Dec 17, 2008
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  8. Mike2011

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    All stay with OCZ Command Center is buggy so I dont really need it until new release.
     
    Mike2011, Dec 17, 2008
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    In 2008 flashing a BIOS is not a big deal. Make sure you flash from DOS or from BIOS, if you have that option. You can rollback to any BIOS version you want. Make sure you have both the battery and outlet. In case one fails, the other takes over. BAD FLASH appears when people do not take the proper precautions.

    FLASHING Checklist:

    1. Make sure you don't run out of power during the flash procedure.
    2. Make sure your BIOS is the right one and complete.
    3. FLASH in DOS mode.

    Goodluck.
     
    Wishmaker, Dec 17, 2008
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