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    Must have m11x r1 downloads

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Faiien, Dec 5, 2010.

  1. Faiien

    Faiien Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I was suppose to get my m11x yesterday but I didn't hear the Fedex guys coming at all so now I have to wait till tuesday to pick it up :mad:. So in the meantime, I was wondering if there are any essential downloads that I should have for the m11x. Just any programs you guys find essential to have with the m11x.

    Thanks :)
     
    Faiien, Dec 5, 2010
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  2. codesplice

    codesplice Notebook Guru

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    For overclocking the GPU, either MSI Afterburner or EVGA Precision. They're both pretty much the same application with a different interface, so pick whichever you prefer.

    Additionally, Soluto is pretty useful for optimizing your boot process.
     
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  3. Benchmade 42

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    you didn't get a tracking # from your email?
     
    Benchmade 42, Dec 5, 2010
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  4. froogle

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    Throttlestop seems to be a must have from the other threads.

    Other than that, all I can add is the usual tongue in cheek - anything from gog.com, steam, a ton of games etc etc etc
     
    froogle, Dec 5, 2010
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  5. c4sc4

    c4sc4 Notebook Consultant

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    Throttlestop doesn't help the R1, just the R2.
     
    c4sc4, Dec 5, 2010
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  6. unclewebb

    unclewebb ThrottleStop Author

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    ThrottleStop can't do anything besides monitor an M11x-R1. When overclocking in the bios, Dell has disabled EIST and locked it so the CPU speed and voltage are fixed and can't be changed.
     
    unclewebb, Dec 5, 2010
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  7. froogle

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    Apologies - yeah, saw the R1 caveat too late.

    Suggestions for Portal, Gog.com and every single awesome game ever made remain though.
     
    froogle, Dec 5, 2010
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    gamebooster
    bill2s process manager
     
    streather, Dec 5, 2010
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    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    slickie88, Dec 5, 2010
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    codesplice Notebook Guru

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    codesplice, Dec 5, 2010
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  11. built2roll

    built2roll Notebook Enthusiast

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    How do we get the R1 touchpad to support multi-touch? I downloaded th elatest synaptics software but couldn't find it.
     
    built2roll, Dec 6, 2010
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  12. codesplice

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    From the Control Panel, open up Mouse Properties --> Device Settings --> Settings --> Pinch Zoom.
     
    codesplice, Dec 6, 2010
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  13. built2roll

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    I found the pinch zoom but I thought there was some way of allowing for 2 finger scrolling? Or am I mistaken?
     
    built2roll, Dec 6, 2010
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  14. codesplice

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    Oh, my bad. I haven't gotten that working on mine yet. I understand that you can do it with Scrybe though. I just haven't cared enough to dig that far yet.
     
    codesplice, Dec 6, 2010
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    virtuehero Notebook Geek

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    to built2roll and to codesplice: don't install the scybe, it disables the 2 finger scroll... instead u should install the v15.0.9 driver (google it, u'll probably found a HP one). At final, u loose the gesture control but u get the 2 finger scroll and 3 finger gesture.
     
    virtuehero, Dec 6, 2010
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  16. thestoo

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    Well on my r2 there was no option for 2 finger scrolling (like i am used to from using my eee 901). I tried installing latest from the synaptics website but it claimed I had a more recent version. Anyway I uninstalled current and installed the drivers from synaptics site and I have two finger scrolling working. It appeared in the device setting menu though I still can't see an option to allow a two finger tap for middle click :(
     
    thestoo, Dec 6, 2010
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  17. codesplice

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    Sweet, got the latest driver published on the Synaptic website. I now have two finger scrolling - and I also enabled "Momentum" (so the pointer behaves like a trackball - you can flick it across the screen) and the Tap Corners (so tapping the bottom right of my touchpad brings up the start menu). Pretty handy stuff!

    Edit: Also set up the bottom-right corner to emulate a middle click. No need for three fingers!
     
    codesplice, Dec 6, 2010
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  18. skidillydoo

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    Offtopic : couldnt help but laught at "2 finger gesture". does it also have a "1 finger salute"?
     
    skidillydoo, Dec 7, 2010
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  19. built2roll

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    lol thanks guys. Will give it a shot after work tonight.
     
    built2roll, Dec 7, 2010
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