Today Dell posted two updates for the M17x. Hopefully, this will resolve some of the issues we have all been seeing.
Alienware OSD Application
This update fixes/or enhances the following:
1. Provided compatibility with AMD VGA cards.
2. Improved functionality with Windows 7.
3. Improved functionality toggling to external displays.
DOWNLOAD HERE
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Alienware M17X System BIOS vA02
BIOS change:
0. Based on BIOS A01.
1. Implemented Failsafe function.
2. Removed the driving setting of USB port2.
3. Modified AMD VGA card M98XT GDDR3 throttle.
EC change:
1. Modify CPU/GPU thermal table for better performance.
2. Match with OSD 2.19, to fix the AC/DC switch multiple times issue, where the OSD will lose function in AMD card, Windows 7 OS.[DF327387]
3. Modified for issue AMD throttle OFF event when AMD GPU temp below to 88 degrees.
Note: If not match with below config, the stealth mode button may malfunction.
QuickSilver BIOS and OSD compare table
BIOS version A01 and before = OSD version 2.18
BIOS version A02 and later = OSD version 2.19
What this means is that you MUST apply the OSD update listed above. Be sure to do this!
DOWNLOAD BIOS A02 HERE
