m15x mini-MyHive

congratz shade durza the eragon books were pretty good

 

ty mr.moo. still waiting for the 4th!

Update: Currently using the 180.42 ltv2g video driver as it seems to keep my temps the lowest (53c)

Still waiting on an update whether or not there are more current versions of the video drivers then 180.70.

 

I am having serious discrepancies between Rivatuner and Thermofan too... The trouble is that the GPU fan is obviously set to run only when the Thermofan reading reaches 85 degrees, which, by the time that occurs, means the GPU internal temp is over 100 degrees according to Rivatuner.

This seems to me like it is significantly in the danger zone!

I am running the X36 bios, and I don't understand this at all...

 

I've been trying to download the bundles for like the 10th time now and it never completes. It stops around 10mb everytime I try to download.

Please fix this because I really need your bundle.

 

Sorry, I'll be doing some server maintenance <del>over the weekend to resolve the issue</del> soon.

Edit: Looks good to go. You should be able to download files off of the server now.

 

Ok thanks a lot man. It seems to be downloading right now.

Do you have like an install order for me to follow by any chance? I'm trying to make it work with Windows 7 64-bit. I got the 2.8 Ghz Core 2 Duo, 4GB Ram and an 8800M GTX.

Thanks for the great work on this topic by the way.

EDIT: Okay so I finished the download and started installing. I think that I've got everything working except for the Light effects for the keyboard. For some reason right after I installed the Command Center it shut off my lights and I can't seem to turn 'em back on. Any suggestions?

EDIT2: Never mind figured it out! Man, Alienware is so tricky! This driver bundle is a stroke of genius. Every software and hardware component is currently running as it should and my Vista score is very nice!

 

I'm quite positive Windows Update for Windows 7 will be able to find most (if not all) of the necessary drivers for your m15x. The only thing it doesn't find is the Alienware Command Center-- and that in itself is (as far as I know) not fully compatible with Windows 7. I would instead use Findvika's color wheel instead on Windows 7 or change the keyboard colors using the Command Center from a different OS on a different partition.

 

I got the command center working perfectly now except for fusion (what is that anyway), but I only have one annoying little problem now.

The touch pad. For some reason it always turns itself off, even when I uncheck the box in the command center. When I reboot, its off and using the FN function just turns the light on.

 

got an external mouse plugged in? also, fusion gives you control over your power settings, which is a nice thing to have.

 

Yeah even so, it still de-activates itself constantly. Its pretty annoying.

Anyway, its cool. I decided to just remove synaptics as a whole. It sucks pretty bad actually cuz I also realized that it slowed down my typing.

 

Don' know if you are aware of this but the intel graphics driver for vista x64 link is broken from your condensed list and the chipset driver is outdated.

 

Thanks Fr33m4n. I'll fix those as soon as I get home later today.

 

Double post.

Updates:

+ Updated Integrated Graphics Driver for Vista x64 (External Link).

+ Updated external link for the Vista Integrated Graphics Driver.

These updates are reflected in both the expanded and the condensed versions of the mini-MyHive.

 

Every time I try and apply the thermofan update is just says "installation unsuccessful. Please verify the user has administrative access". I have re-installed OSD several times, still doesn't let me install thermo fan update. I've tried restarting, and I've tried right clicking and running as administrator too. Nothing works.

 

I guess you're running on Vista, so right click the file and choose "Run as Administrator". I hope that helps.

Also I would like to ask Oceanus to place some drivers for the wireless adapter. I know they are optional, but anyway. Thanks!

 

ISD, use this link in the meantime. I'll try to upload the wireless adapter drivers whenever I have the time.

[m15x] Intel 4965AGN Wireless Adapter Drivers:
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=2753&lang=eng

 

Updated OSD drivers at Mr. Moo's request. The OSD drivers for both Windows XP and Windows Vista (x32) have now been updated to version 00025. The driver bundles currently do not include this update so anyone looking to update their OSD drivers to this version will have to download and then install it separately.

 

For some reason, the anchoring on the condensed version of the mini-MyHive wasn't working correctly. I managed to fix it so it should work now.

 

where ya been oceanus?

 

Been really busy lately with work. I've been doing pretty much the same work I did here, except for the fact that I now get a paycheck for the diagnostic work I do.

 

too much going on this this thread...missing X32 Drivers for both Intel and Nvidia..

 

Oceanus, could you make a list of drivers for Windows 7 when you have some spare time? I would appreciate it.

 

I would also like the Windows 7 drivers. Tia!

 

Oceanus, when I run ThermoFan I don't get a Fan1 or Fan2 reading (just has 0). Also, the "Fan Number" menu item is disabled so I don't have any control over the fan speed (the 2 things are probably related). Do you have any suggestions?

I have v36 of the BIOS & am strongly considering downgrading to v34 b/c I cannot stand how the fans run constantly. I don't use the laptop for gaming (I know, sorry) & really don't ever stress the system in any way so, unless you feel differently, I'm not worried about the fans not running constantly.

Any ideas/help you have (or anyone else!) is greatly appreciated. I really love this laptop but have to figure out how to quiet this sucker! I have a Core 2 Duo P9500 & an ATI 3850 video card.

 

I'll try to make a compilation of the Windows 7 drivers when I have the time. No promises though! I am a busy man!

I'll contact you via PM or some method of IM.

 

I am having problems changing between the dedicated graphics card in the internal one. I have the m15x with Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the OSD and then when i go the press FN + F7 it says that the system needs to reboot and then the changes will take affect. The problem is that it does not reboot like when I had Vista installed. Also the script that was given the help with the change seems to have an error. It might jsut be be me not doing it correctly but when I try to run it the error comes up and just stops.

 

Has anyone find Windows 7 drivers for the m15x? I really would like to install windows 7.

Kind regards!

 

here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=424159

 

thanks for the link, but i wonder if there are 86x (32Bit) drivers too
thanks

 

I used the Vista ones in Compatibility mode

 

and works it stable??

 

Yup. I'm back on Vista though, used it for a couple of weeks only.

 

I made a package with all drivers for m15x for Windows 7 64 bit. Enjoy

##################################
For best results follow the suggested install order:
##################################

[01] Chipset
[02] NVIDIA*
[03] Audio
[04] OSD
[05] Touchpad
[06] Media Card
[07] Turbo Memory
[08] YouCam **
[09] Facial Recognition
[10] Command Center
[11] Keyboard Lights
[12] PowerDVD**
[13] PowerDVD Patch**
[14] AlienSense
[15] Lightscribe
[16] Chipset Update
[17] AuroraLightsFX**


* Please note that these drivers are tested on 8700M only.
** Optional/Extra feature.

-----------------------------------------------------------------
DISCLAIMER:
This is not a new package - some of the drivers might be outdated!
Also I wasn't intending to upload this, so I didn't save the versions
of the drivers - sorry! (You might still find them in the readme's)
-----------------------------------------------------------------

 

I believe OSD should be installed before any of the Video Drivers otherwise you will not be able to switch out of your various display videocard options.

 

darkloki, I consulted both the first page of this thread (the install order) also the help section on AW website. Moreover I am using this install order right now on my laptop and it's working perfectly.

 

OK sorry, I didn't mean to step on any toes i was just speaking from personal experience. I didn't install OSD until after the 2 video card drivers were installed and I was unable to utilize fn+f7. To resolve this problem/situation I had to remove my Cmos battery. and also the OSD listed on the windows 7 (Alienware Forums) is out dated as I had to go with OSD from MyHive, so you might want to fix that too if you work over there.

 

No offense taken. Although I cannot see how you managed to install both drivers beforehand. When I tried this it always returns an error when installing the inactive video card driver.

 

no, you first install the nvidia, then you turn on your pc holding down right mouse button that forces the intel card. And then you get stuck on INtel.

 

Hi -- does anybody know of a way to slow down the CPU fan even after downgrading the BIOS to x32? Even when doing light surfing, the fan usually kicks on after about 3 minutes.

 

Hi guys. I have a major problem with my new m15x (yeah m15x not M15x).

AlienFX does not work.

I tried to activate it under Win7 x86 / Win7 x64 / Win XP x86 (don't have Win Vista here) but everytime it tells me that the connection to the controller failed.

I installed all drivers in the correct order.

I have tried to shut it down. Remove the AC and batteries. Press start button. Reconnect it and boot it up.

I tried to uninstall all USB-Devices and reboot.

I followed the instructions in this thread, but still NO lights.

Any tipps?

 

I've got so many problems with CC on win 7.in the best inciden I instal M15x-M17x-CommandCenter-1033(x64) (for vista) but AlienFusionControler use 1,7GB RAM.the m15x_CommandCenter_Win7_x64_2010 doesn't work.

is any change to remove AlienFusionControler forever?

 

try changing the thermal paste (do it right). The factory had a huge blob of thermal past( very ineffective lol)

 

What you mind seying : thermal paste?What thermal past have to do with AlienFusioncontroler.
speaking of which I changed the thermal past bacause a had to replace the top panel and I have to ramove the headsink

 

Someone had a problem a few pages back that went unanswered lol

 

I checked but couldn't find

 

Hi all, I've trouble with rom bios graphics card (error by update rom and forgot to restore a original version). I see someone (who use the same graphics card with me) to get a file rom bios.

Thanks

My spec Alienware Area-51® m15x
Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 2.4GHz | 15.4" WXGA LCD | NVIDIA GeForce 8700m GT | Vista Ultimate 64-Bit
Crucial 4GB DDR2 800MHZ - 2x2048MB | 120GB | PC Mark: Vista 32Bit: 3799 , Vista 64Bit: 4097

 

I will no longer be hosting the bundled packages. If you need driver packages made, please AIM/MSN me and I will host one for you.

 

Hey Oceanus how you been?

I have a sever with I believe unlimited bandwidth I can put the files on if you life, I will have to check and make sure I am at unlimited first but if you need me to do so, let me know.

 

I'm doing fine, thanks for asking!

I appreciate the offer, but I was trying to clear out some space. I have more than enough bandwidth.

 

Hey do you still have the windows media center quick start disable .exe file? Alienware stopped hosting it.