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    Powershare?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by TheHighlightGuy, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. TheHighlightGuy

    TheHighlightGuy Notebook Consultant

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    I and other members here are having issues with the Powershare feature on the M15x. Is anyone else having issues?
     
    TheHighlightGuy, Apr 16, 2011
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    I might have, but first I need to ask a question... What is powershare? :p
     
    Kratzen, Apr 16, 2011
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  3. kosti

    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    A09 here and it works, but honestly never even knew about until your other post.
     
    kosti, Apr 16, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Yeah what is powershare?
     
    widezu69, Apr 16, 2011
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    Power share is when you plug a device in your esta port to charge even when your laptop is off.
     
    inap, Apr 16, 2011
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  6. TheHighlightGuy

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    "The USB Powershare feature allows you to charge USB devices when the
    computer is turned off or in standby mode. If you turn off your computer
    while charging a USB device, the device will stop charging. To continue
    charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again." - M15x Mobile Manual
    It worked for me before in A08, but has since stopped working (laptop unplugged anyway, I haven't tried it while plugged in.)
     
    TheHighlightGuy, Apr 16, 2011
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    varun nahar Notebook Enthusiast

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    A09 here...not working...tried everything!!
    How to make it work?
     
    varun nahar, Apr 16, 2011
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    bsrj22 Notebook Guru

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    Definetely doesn't work for me, I tried it that a while ago, when it didn't work I just assumed it wasn't possible. (and I just tried again and it still doesn't work.)
     
    bsrj22, Apr 16, 2011
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  9. KurtH

    KurtH Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok here is an idea. For everyone on A09 bios who has powershare working were you on A08 before. I myself recieved my system with A09 already on it.
     
    KurtH, Apr 16, 2011
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  11. TheHighlightGuy

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    Mine is also Revision 11.
    Did you have a BIOS version other than A09 at any point?
     
    TheHighlightGuy, Apr 17, 2011
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  12. TheHighlightGuy

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    @kosti What device are you charging/using with Powershare?
     
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  13. KurtH

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    I confirmed I also have Rev. 11 but started with A09 anyone else with A09 from the start without Powershare working?
     
    KurtH, Apr 17, 2011
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    So far I've tried:

    Sandisk Sansa Clip Mp3 Player
    HTC MY Touch 3G Phone
    Aztak EzReader E-book Reader

    All charge fine from e-sata port even when system is off.
     
    kosti, Apr 17, 2011
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    My N86 doesn't charge from powershare. I don't have an option in the BIOS to enable it, either.
     
    denogun, Apr 17, 2011
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  16. KurtH

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    Powershare works great on my M11x and its also an option in the bios but not so much for my M15x.
     
    KurtH, Apr 17, 2011
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  17. TheHighlightGuy

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    No option in the BIOS here.
    @ Kosti Do you have it?
     
    TheHighlightGuy, Apr 17, 2011
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