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    5870 1GB broken ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Sectorz, May 26, 2012.

  1. Sectorz

    Sectorz Notebook Consultant

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    HI I have take a 5870 1GB from a M17X R2 fully fonctionnal, and I have put it in my M15X but ...

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    I have the lastest bios A09.
     
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    You need to flash the card with VBIOS A00.

    Cheers!
     

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    Sectorz Notebook Consultant

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    Ok I was affraid that I have broke it, can you put a link where I can find how to flahs the card thx for the bios :).
     
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    Sectorz Notebook Consultant

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    Ok I have do it thx again and can you tell me or send me the bios that the card have before I flash it ? (in case I put it back in M17X R2) :)
     
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    Just refer to the guide and create a backup of your original vbios befor you flash the vbios. Besides, it's also available on the Dell support site.
     
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