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    M11XR3 HDMI Output Issues

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Deg12k, Jul 30, 2012.

  1. Deg12k

    Deg12k Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys,

    Having an oddity and i hope someone can help;

    Laptop - M11xR3
    Display Device - Intel(R) HD & Nvidia GeForce GT 540M

    When i connect my HDMI cable from my TV to the M11X it used to default directly to duplicate screen. Great for screening films / games etc. However, I recently used "Windows Key + P" to switch to projector only and since then i have had issues.

    I can't get duplicate to work now, the TV comes up with no signal each time. Extend, Laptop and Projector all work ok.

    The samething happened with a friend of mines M11X. Its the exact same build as mine. He "Windows Key + P" to switch to extend and that knackered his. When he unplugged the HDMI a Nvidia Setup wizard popped up so my guess is using the windows shortcut changes some default setting somewhere. As of yet though i can not find it.

    One thing to point out was that when we rolled back with system restore as soon as it broke it fixed it so it must be a setting issue.

    Hope one of you can shed some light :) I know there are programs out there i can use to duplicate / clone the screen however it used to do it automatticly and i would like it to again. Please save me!
     
  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Why don't you try uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers this way?
    I'll be following on the thread.