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    Linux + M18X R1, HDMI in help?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by ColaMonster, Oct 17, 2017.

  1. ColaMonster

    ColaMonster Notebook Consultant

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    So currently the ribbon cable for the hard drives bit the dust, so im booting linux from a flash drive, and yet i cannot seem to get hdmi in to work no matter what i try.

    I am going to order a CD rom replacement bay from amazon so i can have it up and running sooner, but i need to order a cable from ebay at some point :( honestly want to just order a better m18x off of someone hahah :3 :)

    But anyone have any linux experience on the m18x for getting hdmi in to work?
     
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  2. GodlikeRU

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    Check if gpu is set in PEG mode. It should be.

    I tested this feature in live linux mode and it works flawlessly, hell it even works without operating system.
     
    GodlikeRU, Oct 19, 2017
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  3. ColaMonster

    ColaMonster Notebook Consultant

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    So after reading up abit, i need a certain BIOS to check if im in PEG mode right? Im currently running the A05 bios, but i dont have a problem upgrading bios (i think i can without a hard drive?) to get access to some of that. :) what bios are you using? (sorry about the delayed response, long day at work.)

    also, how much did your upgprade to a 2920XM and 880M Sli cost you? :eek: my 2630qm and 460m Sli could use a upgrade. hahaha
     
    ColaMonster, Oct 20, 2017
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  4. GodlikeRU

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    You need unlocked bios to do that.

    2920XM was cheap, it's ES, about 120$.

    880Ms were also cheap cause no one wanted to buy them in this country so seller had to lower the price for me but I don't remember exact price.
     
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    found the post for the a05 unlocked on tech inferno, and made 5 posts, now i wait i guess :L :p
     
    ColaMonster, Oct 20, 2017
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