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    Need help upgrading to GTX 675MX

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Mad Hatter, Sep 30, 2013.

  1. Mad Hatter

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    I'm trying to upgrade the gpu in my m15x for the first time. I swapped out the cards but all I get is a black screen and three loud beeps when I try to power the laptop on...

    Can anyone tell me what I need to do to fix this?

    Thanks!,
     
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    Found a little more info... When I try to boot, the scroll and caps lock are flashing. I see from Dell's codes that that means the video card is preventing the computer from booting.

    Does that mean the new card is DOA?
     
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    Is it a Dell or a Clevo card?
     
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    So the seller listed it as a card for an Alienware m15x, but the card isn't actually compatible with Alienware laptops?

    As for the vbios, how can you flash the vbios if you can't get to a boot menu?
     
    Mad Hatter, Oct 2, 2013
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    Is it correct to assume that if the card were good, I should still be able to get to the bios or boot menu?

    I mean, even if I had to flash the vBios, don't I need to get to a boot menu to do it?

    Anyone?
     
    Mad Hatter, Oct 3, 2013
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