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    M11x R1 Fresh Windows 7 Install Missing Device Drivers

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by HTWingNut, Dec 16, 2010.

  1. HTWingNut

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    I just did a fresh install of windows 7 on my M11x. I installed all the drivers from the website including command center and osd, but still has "Other Devices" and two "Base System Device" and one "Unknown Device".

    Any ideas?

    Thanks.
     
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    Ok, after doing a full update, the Base System Devices are gone, only unknown device.

    It appears it might be the free fall sensor.

    I installed an Intel 120GB SSD, should I install the free fall sensor driver still? Will it cause any conflicts or issues? I know it isn't needed because it's an ssd, but it's good to have my device manager all nice and tidy.
     
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    Ha, I just got the same 120G drive, probably from the same amazing deal on Newegg.

    I installed the free fall sensor just to remove the unknown device. The other thing I installed was the Intel Rapid Storage stuff which boosted my WEI index score on the drive from 5.9 to 7.7. In the real world, I don't notice a difference, but I like seeing the bigger number there :)
     
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    yeah IRST makes a big difference, and I ended up installing the free fall sensor driver too. It's small, and use little to no resources. Plus yeah I got that newegg deal. I gotta remember to send in for the rebate now!
     
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