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    Can a MXM card in a 2nd (slave) slot prevent POST?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by niffcreature, Aug 16, 2011.

  1. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Pretty simple question.
    I would like to know any experiences as well as any speculation based on fact or empirical knowledge.
    Thank you in advance!

    To clarify: WHEN there is a 100% compatible MXM card in the master slot.
     
    niffcreature, Aug 16, 2011
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  2. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    if the laptop bios is programed to scan both slot or if what you think to be the master slot is in fact the slave one
     
    granyte, Aug 17, 2011
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