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    regarding my m15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by masteraty, Jan 28, 2013.

  1. masteraty

    masteraty Notebook Enthusiast

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    i just upgrade my m15x gpu from 6970 to 7970m however when i boot up, very fast screen white then blackout.. i have no idea what to do>
     
    masteraty, Jan 28, 2013
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    Zenoru Notebook Consultant

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    Are you using a Dell 7970M? Usually Alienwares are only compatible with Dell video cards. If not, you probably need to flash a Dell 7970M vBIOS on it first.
     
    Zenoru, Jan 28, 2013
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  3. masteraty

    masteraty Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought from a seller, he told me it is from his M17x R4.
     
    masteraty, Jan 28, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    You might need to do a vBios flash on the video card and update to the latest BIOS for the m15x.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 30, 2013
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    masteraty Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello thx for replying. How can i do a vbios flash when i cant on my com? Any idea to help me? My M15x is on A09. With 240w power supply.
     
    masteraty, Jan 31, 2013
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    razor16190 Notebook Geek

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    you may have to find someone with an R4 to flash it for you.
     
    razor16190, Feb 2, 2013
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