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    M11xR1 upgrade to R2 chipset software issues

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by tscaf, Sep 13, 2011.

  1. tscaf

    tscaf Notebook Geek

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    Hi!

    In short I've upgraded my m11xr1 to a m11xr2. I ended up pretty much replacing everything except the monitor, ram, and hd lol. But...more to the point, I prefer not to wipe my drive. However, I can't get the r2 chipset software to install "correctly".
    Let me clarify what I mean by correctly. The intel graphics software installed without issue, however, the nvidia software can't find a valid driver. Device manager isn't showing anything that would relate to this missing/unspoken for device.
    Also... the alienfx and what not is also screwed up.

    So...this brings me to my point. Is there a way to uninstall the previous chipset so that device manager is..vacant of any pre-existing drivers. So that it's ready for a fresh set?

    Also, I do not have a factory dell driver CD. does there happen to be a location that houses ISO's?
     
    tscaf, Sep 13, 2011
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  2. potentiality

    potentiality Notebook Consultant

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    Why dont you reinstall windows?? Your attempting to take a different MB chipset and then to use your same install as original. Wont work, or possibly but you will have issues and not as smooth a system.

    Just download the drivers you need from intel and nvidia as well as Alienware. Back up your data. Format the HD, then reinstall windows. You can use a USB stick these days. MS has a free program to transfer their ISO unto a USB.

    If you have no disc, you can find them online through torrents. Just get the UNhacked OEM version of Windows 7 x64 home. You have a valid license on your computer already (see the windows sticker on bottom). With a hacked version your not only being illegal, no telling what virus and spyware the user added to the hack.
     
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  3. i has m11x

    i has m11x Notebook Evangelist

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    i has m11x, Sep 14, 2011
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