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    M11X R2 Random Sleep

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by dragon23, Dec 5, 2011.

  1. dragon23

    dragon23 Notebook Consultant

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    I've searched the forum and there has been a couple of threads about this but no real answer.

    Problem:
    My R2 will randomly go into sleep mode while I am working on it.

    Description:
    It is plugged in and NOT on battery. System is OCed to 160 but I've had this system for over a year and no problems with this setting. GPU is not OCed.

    Attempted Solutions:
    Tried reformatting, clean install with latest drivers from Dell, Nvidia, and Intel.

    Notes:
    Sometimes the system will not go into full sleep mode. The screen will just turn blank for 2 seconds then return to normal. Very aggravating - it just turned off as I was typing this.

    Thoughts anyone?
     
    dragon23, Dec 5, 2011
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  2. hiarieshi

    hiarieshi Notebook Evangelist

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    Command center check you're sleep settings, then double check that the acutal system settings arent set to sleep after a period of time
     
    hiarieshi, Dec 5, 2011
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  3. dragon23

    dragon23 Notebook Consultant

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    hiarieshi -

    Thanks for responding. Checked both suggestions and sleep settings are set to activate upon pressing of power button only. No other reason for the system to fall into sleep mode.
     
    dragon23, Dec 5, 2011
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  4. M11x ftw

    M11x ftw Notebook Consultant

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    Try removing the power button shortcut and seeing if that solves it? The button might be setting off without you touching it.... if that makes sense :)
     
    M11x ftw, Dec 5, 2011
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