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    Questions about the M11xR2 ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by SimonG75, Oct 22, 2010.

  1. SimonG75

    SimonG75 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone,


    I just ordered my M11x R2 (i7) and I have several questions :


    - First, a question about the battery. When I'll receive my M11x R2, can I must charge the battery fully and then discharge it completely to properly calibrate the battery ? So..what to do to have the maximum autonomy ? I saw there is a software to disable the battery (when you are on the sector), is it useful ?


    - For drivers, I will reinstall Windows 7 64Bit and install these drivers (found on the Dell site) in that order (is this the right order, is that all drivers are necessary ?)

    . QS57 Intel Express Chipset (9.1.1.1024, A00)
    . JMicron JMB380 - 1394 (1.00.11.00, A03) or JMicron JMB380C - Card Reader (1.00.40.01, A03)?
    . ST Microelectronics DE351DL Free Fall Sensor (2.00.00.16, A02)

    . Atheros AR8132 LAN 10/100 (1.0.0.17, A00)
    . Intel Intel (R) WiFi Link 6200 (TRWFW1076D, A04)
    . Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Module (6.2.0.9600, A02) or Dell Wireless WLAN 1520 Half MiniCard (5.60.48.18, A03)
    . Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO / HSPA Mobile Broadband Mini Card (3.00.23.003, A07) or Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO / HSPA Mobile Broadband Mini Card (1.1.130, A10)?

    . NVidia 260.89 (Does Optimus is now with the latest drivers? Do I have to use a modified inf to install these drivers)

    . Alienware Command Center (2.5.54.0, A07)
    . Synaptics Synaptics TouchPad (15.0.4, A01)

    . M11x BIOS A3


    - About the M11x R2 screen, I read it was so blue ? Is that using an ICC profile can fix it ?

    - I saw a topic Supercharge i5/i7 and I just can understand it can unlock the CPU on the M11x R2 which has the consequence a significant performance gain (more FPS in game). Is the use provides a more real and does not over heat the M11x R2 ? Is it important to use ThrottleStop ?


    Thank you in advance for all your information and sorry for my poor English! :)
     
    SimonG75, Oct 22, 2010
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  2. jeremyshaw

    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Your English is fine.

    Throttlestop isn't critical, but it really, really, unlocks the true power of the i5/i7 CPU the R2 has :)

    Install the synaptics driver from synaptics.com, instead. The Dell variant locks out some features for no good reason.

    For screen, check if you have a SEC, LG, or AUO screen on the Device Manager (hardware ID).



    You only need the bluetooth driver if you have it.

    If you have a SSD, then the free fall sensor is useless, and may be annoying in certain circumstances (shuts off your computer if sudden acceleration occurs).
    Have fun! :)
     
    jeremyshaw, Oct 22, 2010
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  3. SimonG75

    SimonG75 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for your clarification Jeremyshaw. :)

    - So I'll install Throttlestop to increase performance of my M11x R2.
    Just a question about this tool : I download the software, I install and run it and then what should I do (about new settings ?). Next, I register and the new options will be considered each time the M11x R2 starts ?

    - Concerning the Synaptic driver, it's the one for Windows 7 x64 available at this link : Drivers | Synaptics
    Except the NVidia driver, bluetooth and this drivers, I don't need an another drivers ?

    - For the screen, when can I install the new ICC profile ? When I have an LP, LG, AUO screen ?

    - Thanks for the tip about the SSD and


    Thank you again. :)
     
    SimonG75, Oct 22, 2010
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  4. morgue

    morgue Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would recommend the Intel Rapid Storage technology software (it lowered my power usage a bit)

    I would encourage you to get your Intel drivers directly from Intel..usually updated from what Dell offers.

    Don't forget to install the physX drivers from Nvidia

    The alien-ware OSD software is nice as well. It adds the windows on the screen when you use the FN F keys.
     
    morgue, Oct 22, 2010
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