tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14862509534185592602011-10-21T05:21:33.182-07:00Current Vista/Win7 Drivers, Tips and more...Mnoreply@blogger.comBlogger621100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-31066196084625912602010-05-19T01:53:00.001-07:002010-05-19T01:54:46.960-07:00

Apologies - I have been a bit busy lately. Updates will resume soon. Thanks for your patience and for following the blog. :)

Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-31927568613832664402010-03-29T12:40:00.000-07:002010-04-26T12:23:56.458-07:00

As part of their Verde Program, NV released 197.16 (WHQL) today. This driver does not incorporate the fix for DPC Latency. Initially, ManuelG had indicated on March 2nd that future driver releases would include the fix for this issue. His original post has been removed from the NV forums and he has provided a new update: The DPC latency fix did not make it into the 197.16 notebook driver build.

Mnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-13329759209424328822010-03-28T08:02:00.000-07:002010-03-28T08:02:05.292-07:00

Not sure when this went up on the support.dell.com site, the Documentation area for the M17x now includes a link to a tutorial on AlienFX. The tutorial includes Advanced Theme Editing and more... M17x R1: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/M17x/en/index.html M17x R2: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/Alw_M17xR2/en/index.html

Mnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-13371982489894840902010-03-22T00:01:00.000-07:002010-03-24T02:41:07.227-07:00

With the release of the NV 197.15 driver, I figured it was time for another update. I grabbed the SLI Profiles and have updated the 'modded' batch updater. Again, this is to be used if you are having issues with enabling SLI on newer game releases with your current driver. 197.15 SLI profile changes include: Adds SLI and multi-GPU support for top new gaming titles including Assassin Creed II,

Mnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-9766867095140091082010-03-04T23:11:00.000-08:002010-03-05T03:25:26.642-08:00

Today Dell posted the 196.86 NV Beta driver. This driver implements the change which ManuelG of NVIDIA Forums spoke of here: The fix does not disable Powermizer. The driver was in a DPC state for too long and this was corrected. It should not have an adverse affect on performance. Tomorrow (Tuesday) we will be releasing a new driver which unfortunately does not include this fix as it did not

Mnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-88595340833158583282010-02-26T02:43:00.000-08:002010-02-26T02:46:11.754-08:00

Piriform updated CCleaner to v2.29 on 2/25. This updated version includes the following changes: - Improved speed when loading Cleaner screen. - Improved Registry Cleaner speed when displaying issues. - Improved Registry Cleaner performance when fixing issues. - Changed Wipe MFT Free Space to run before Wipe Disk Free Space. - Improved Include and Exclude screen when browsing for folders and

Mnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-47115707583709153382010-02-23T15:35:00.000-08:002010-03-01T04:34:01.546-08:00

As all M17x R1 owners are aware, the recent workaround posted Friday on the Dell blog did not fully resolve the DPC Latency issue. I was fortunate enough to speak with Alienware's Director of Engineering, Patrick Desbois, on Sunday concerning this. As it turned out, Patrick had a visit to the Bay Area scheduled for Monday and he was kind enough to set some time aside to meet with me. Patrick

Mnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-8948683607703849742010-02-19T14:20:00.000-08:002010-02-24T00:13:25.799-08:00

Today Dell released an update for the Alienware Command Center. This update is the first which combines all three models (M15x, M17x and M17xR2). ***IMPORTANT: BEFORE INSTALLING, SEE UPDATED TESTING NOTES BELOW*** According to the release notes the following changes have been made: Command Center - New Look and Feel. - New feature added Brightness Control in AlienFX. - New Auto-Update

Mnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-69919484326279544632010-02-10T16:51:00.000-08:002010-02-10T16:51:43.895-08:00

Notebookreview.com member Kade Storm approached me with an interesting issue. The Resident Evil 5 benchmark as some of you know has issues with Area 3 and Area 4. A very low FPS drop shows up in Area 3 and also slightly impacts Area 4. Now, from research Kade conducted he was able to bypass/eliminate this FPS drop using Dox's 182.46 driver + nHancer. While Dox's driver is great for pure

Mnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-56265099656762290612010-02-06T03:02:00.000-08:002010-02-06T03:02:24.440-08:00

Coming Soon

Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-62129073616624117232010-02-06T02:57:00.000-08:002010-02-06T07:12:52.848-08:00

Yesterday, Dell posted an update to the Synaptics TouchPad driver. This updated driver was posted under the M11x drivers however since both the M11x and M17x (R1 & R2) share the same touchpad it is compatible. The following updates were noted in the Release Notes: Bug Fixes -Fixed issue of Rotating gestures. -Hide the show video buttons again. -Send only left button click instead of left and

Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-65631159885352874012010-02-03T04:02:00.000-08:002010-02-03T04:05:29.510-08:00

I saw this earlier over @ NVIDIA's forums and wanted to pass it on. Some of you may have exchanged PM's or posts with Chris in the past. He was very active in the NVIDIA community. In Memoriam: ChrisRay, 1982 - 2010 I have the worst kind of news to share with everyone today. NVIDIA, these forums and PC gaming as a whole, has lost a faithful friend and advocate. Chris "ChrisRay" Arthington

Mnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-70532037730004006912010-02-03T02:27:00.000-08:002010-02-11T15:56:44.467-08:00

Well, since NV recently released the 196.34 Beta driver I figured it was time for another update. I grabbed the SLI Profiles and have updated modded batch updater. Again, this is to be used if you are having issues with enabling SLI on newer game releases with your current driver. I have tested this under Vista 64 and using driver 186.82. Dirt 2 will not launch, my main titles do. L4D, L4D2,

Mnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-3920247141339006622010-01-21T12:45:00.000-08:002010-01-21T12:45:52.393-08:00

Dell released a few more driver updates. The following were released for the M17x r2 however they also will work with the r1. I have confirmed both the bluetooth and audio updates. The ATI driver I am listing since its a Dell release for the 4870's. Owner's with the 4870 have other options of course. IDT 92HD73C1 Audio Driver v.6.10.0.6261 Specific Changes: Update IDT audio driver to

Mnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-80126183441922399922010-01-15T23:59:00.000-08:002010-01-18T16:10:44.545-08:00

Today, Dell posted a handful of drivers for the M17x R2 refresh. Among these drivers we have an update for the IDT Audio Driver. The rest of the drivers released so far for the M17x r2 are the same version we have for the r1. I will be checking versions and testing compatibility as they are released :) Listed as a Windows 7 only driver this driver is fine for use with Vista 64. I have

Mnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-76564948925225570362009-12-25T11:11:00.001-08:002009-12-25T11:11:27.467-08:00

No new updates on the driver scene... just wanted to put out a X-Mas Greetings to everyone. Eat, drink and be merry. Spend time with friends, family and loved ones if you can and relax. Have a wonderful day!

Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-1833918986713756002009-12-15T12:17:00.000-08:002009-12-15T13:46:00.978-08:00

NVIDIA posted up the 195.81 BETA driver today. Their notes indicate the following: This driver is identical to the 195.62 WHQL drivers except for the following: Several bug fixes to support the new Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta 2 release. Learn more here. Adds new SLI and multi-GPU profiles for Avatar Demo, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Demo, and Wings of Prey. Testing is complete and results

Mnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-80734512715554780062009-12-11T02:57:00.000-08:002009-12-11T03:00:45.869-08:00

NVIDIA recently released v9.09.1112 of PhysX. Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content including Batman Arkham Asylum and others This release resolves issues with Arabic language installations and occasional simulation interruption on some machines and titles New runtimes for the PhysX SDK v2.8.3 Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9

Mnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-36945504910599751132009-12-06T00:25:00.000-08:002010-02-11T15:58:26.101-08:00

One of the NBR members sent me a PM asking me to detail my system configuration since I am one no longer seeing the issues described as Stuttering on the M17x. I put together the following and decided to post it here as reference in case others were interested in how I have my system configured and wanted to compare it to their own config. So, without further delay... here we go: Hybrid

Mnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-42764799223612431872009-12-05T04:10:00.000-08:002010-02-11T15:58:44.673-08:00

Well, since the recently released 195.62 WHQL mobile driver was another FAIL, I grabbed the SLI Profiles and have updated my modded batch updater. Again, this is to be used if you are having issues with enabling SLI on newer game releases with your current driver. I have tested this under Vista 64 and using driver 186.82. Works perfectly. I have no issues at all with L4D2 and SLI is fully

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-42972983504508749262009-12-05T00:26:00.000-08:002009-12-06T23:26:07.572-08:00

NVIDIA posted the 195.62 WHQL driver today. Highlights include: - Adds GPU-acceleration for smoother online HD videos with the new Adobe Flash 10.1 beta. See this link for PROPER SUPPORT of 10.1. - Adds support for DirectCompute with Windows 7. - Adds support for OpenGL 3.2. - Adds support for OpenCL 1.0. - Adds support for CUDA Toolkit 3.0 features and performance enhancements. - Adds SLI

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-87366773032531020492009-12-02T14:54:00.000-08:002010-02-24T00:12:21.222-08:00

Dell's "John B" updated his post over at the official Dell forums concerning progress with identifying and resolving the DPC Latency issue on the M17x. His posted update today states: Update, 12/2: Some good news! The engineering team has successfully recreated the problem and identified several causes. One root cause has been identified and can be addressed by a BIOS revision, and an updated

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-86913185049379358082009-11-21T03:46:00.000-08:002009-11-21T03:49:24.745-08:00

Eric over @ Tweakhound.com has completed his Tweaking Windows 7 Guide. Eric has published several worthy guides and tips on Windows XP and Vista over the years and continues to do so with Windows 7. Take a moment and check out his guide, I'm sure you will find it useful. [LINK]

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-45505973364165823162009-11-19T01:31:00.000-08:002009-11-25T20:24:14.692-08:00

Well, it's been 6 long months but we finally have an update to HWMonitor. This update includes some nice changes which were previously only visible in the Pro version. We also can now see HDD temps on the M17x :) Nice indeed. Note, if you are running RAID you will not be able to see HDD temps - HDD temps are now only visible if you are not in RAID. Here are the change notes: Batteries

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-39635855912354062302009-11-18T23:15:00.000-08:002009-11-25T20:33:59.204-08:00

Today Dell posted an updated Synaptics Touchpad driver. Details as follows: Disable scrolling feature as default setting Corrects Alientouch compatiablity in Windows 7Driver Lists have been updated. Direct link is HERE. NOTE: The disable bug is again present in this release. If you use an external mouse it will throw an error when trying to access the Touchpad properties. They really neeed

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-32007574299163071432009-11-18T21:51:00.000-08:002009-11-29T03:05:34.480-08:00

One of the only highlights for the failed 195.55 BETA release is the fact NV added new SLI Profiles as well as several updates to existing profiles. Since the driver does not install without modding and even after install it is a fail with the M17x, I was still interested in using the SLI Profile Updates. Extracting them turned out to be a simple matter. If you are not using nHancer, then

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-7808400152389892772009-11-17T16:28:00.000-08:002009-12-05T04:11:08.649-08:00

Today NVIDIA posted the 195.55 Beta. For the M17x it will not install - no small surprise. C'mon NVIDIA - time to get your game on and NOT leave out the Alienware M17x. Adds GPU-acceleration for smoother online HD videos with the new Adobe Flash 10.1 beta. Adds support for DirectCompute with Windows 7. Adds support for OpenGL 3.2. Adds support for OpenCL 1.0 (Open Computing Language).

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-14561598531987664752009-11-17T04:09:00.000-08:002009-11-17T04:31:49.652-08:00

I've received a few questions on the 9400M G and whether or not I have it enabled. Figured I would post this here for everyone. The 9400M G can be a very handy asset in the M17x's arsenal. By switching to the 9400M G chip when on battery, your battery time will increase significantly. NVIDIA has made this easy for us with Hybrid SLI. Essentially, all you have to do is unplug your AC

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-22864790266641602872009-11-16T15:32:00.000-08:002010-02-23T15:38:12.913-08:00

First, let's define 'Stuttering' as it relates to the M17x. One of the chief complaints from some users (not everyone is having issues) has been the intermittent FPS drop off while gaming. In-game you may see your FPS drop to sub 10 for a few moments, after this momentary loss of FPS, FPS will again climb to normal. Audio popping/crackling while playing back audio has also been reported and can

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-8486506420864401962009-11-16T15:09:00.000-08:002009-11-16T15:12:07.228-08:00

Just wanted to clarify so there is no confusion on this. All of the drivers with the exception of the Display Drivers are from Dell. For the most part, all of them are released specifically for the M17x. There are a few which are released by Dell for other models, however they are compatible with the hardware in the M17x. The Display Drivers will either be from NVIDIA, Dell, Windows Update or

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-723762919908605062009-11-05T05:49:00.000-08:002009-11-16T15:42:21.889-08:00

As some of you know, LV2Go posted up the Fujitsu-Siemens 187.66 driver a several days back. The stock INF does not support the GPUs in the M17x and the modded INF had issues with the M17x Hybrid SLI, BluRay playback, etc. You can use this driver with the M17x however a few changes have to be made. I have chosen to use the 186.82 Windows Update driver with the 187.66 release but you can most

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-1843896246914605022009-10-29T14:58:00.000-07:002009-10-29T14:59:02.462-07:00

Dell/Alienware posted this today on the Alienware KB: Problem: The lights on the AlienFx keyboard turn off after a Command Center update or a Windows clean install. Fix: A registry fix has been implemented in order to fix this issue. This applies to x86 and x64 Operating Systems. Steps: 1. Unzip the file with registry fix file. 2. Run the registry fix file. 3. Restart the computer. 4.

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-40494567618464251142009-10-26T18:27:00.000-07:002009-10-27T05:51:49.277-07:00

Thanks to Douglaz over @ NBR for the heads-up on this release. Today Dell posted the 186.64 WHQL display driver. This driver is a WHQL certified driver and can be used with Vista and Windows 7. This driver also includes the current version of PhysX. As always, when installing a new display driver, be sure to install with Hybrid Graphics and Integrated Graphics enabled in the BIOS. I have

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-14199246395966661122009-10-23T16:41:00.000-07:002009-10-24T23:51:48.237-07:00

Today Dell finally posted the AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4870 Driver v8.635 (WHQL) for the M17x. This driver is compatible with Vista 64 / Win 7. DIRECT DOWNLOAD I have updated the Current Driver pages with this new addition. Have fun!

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-84343123790471666872009-10-20T17:13:00.000-07:002009-10-24T23:50:30.089-07:00

Dell released an update today which will update the MBR to restore the "Press F10 for AlienRespawn v2.0 System Recovery" message while booting up the system after installing Win7. This patch is for Windows 7 upgraded from Vista only. Please run this patch while on the Windows 7 OS (after Vista upgrade). Once the confirmation dialog box appears, restart your system.Download Link

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-69526096271775016612009-10-18T01:27:00.000-07:002009-10-18T01:58:51.776-07:00

Just came across a few updates for Win7 and the M17x. Dell posted the following: - NVIDIA MCP79 Chipset v2.05 - Dell/AW Broadcom 1510 Wireless v5.30.21.0 - Synaptics v13.2.4.12 - ITE IT8512 CIR Receiver v5.1.0.1 *Also posted (for another system but will work with the M17x): - Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module v6.2.0.9600 A01, Last Updated: 10/15/2009 I have updated the Win7 Driver page with

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-33433688679313452422009-10-12T03:49:00.000-07:002009-10-13T02:15:30.985-07:00

The following are KB Articles for the M17x. This list will be updated as new articles are posted. Why is my M17x not detecting its discrete video card(s)? KB ID: 6084 How do I remove or install the service cover? KB ID: 6040 How do I reseat or replace the Primary Hard Drive? KB ID: 6042 How do I reseat or replace the Secondary Hard Drive? KB ID: 6070 How can I enable / disable the battery

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-32643613264381263592009-10-09T13:45:00.000-07:002009-10-11T02:33:58.666-07:00

Thanks to Scook9 over @ NBR for the heads-up on this one. Dell posted v2.0.10 of Command Center today. Fixes include: AlienFX - Fix: Power State options work ok when Fn+F11 is Enabled. - Fix: For M15x new LED mapping for the Keyboard zone - Fix: Command Center title is now visible after Intro animation. You can grab it directly HERE. IMPORTANT NOTE: This version of Command Center uses a

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-34400935134577968052009-10-06T17:01:00.000-07:002009-10-06T17:01:27.907-07:00

As we are fast approaching the release of Windows 7, I have added and will maintain a list of Win7 drivers for the M17x. All drivers listed will be tested and verified prior to posting. I have also updated the Important Links section (side bar, top right). More to follow as they are released. Current Win7 64 Drivers

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-71545887055633723922009-10-06T16:09:00.000-07:002010-03-22T00:35:36.406-07:00

Listed here you will find the most current available drivers for use with the Alienware M17x and Windows 7 64-bit. Some drivers were released by Dell for other systems, however they are applicable for the listed device used in the M17x. Drivers appear in the order in which they should be installed as recommended by Alienware. CURRENT BIOS Alienware M17X System BIOS vA03, Last Updated 08/28/

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-76519027036857234412009-10-06T15:08:00.000-07:002009-10-06T15:09:16.214-07:00

Today Dell posted an update for the RICOH R5C833 chipset. This driver update is for Vista/Win7. Originally posted for the Inspiron 1318, it is 100% compatible with the M17x since they use the same RICOH chipset (R5C833). I have updated the Driver page with this new version. You can grab it directly HERE.

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-32552931176308336962009-10-03T04:46:00.000-07:002009-10-03T05:06:32.049-07:00

Earlier this week I decided to run some benches using 3DMark06 and Vantage. When I launched the apps I received a wonderful error message stating COM SURROGATE had failed. Resolution: After coming across a few suggestions via Google to remove any Nero apps, I decided to uninstall the Nero Suite installed by Dell/AW. Process used: 1. Uninstalled the Nero package which came with the M17x 2. Ran

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-50690122039965582762009-09-30T22:46:00.000-07:002009-09-30T22:48:04.931-07:00

For those of you who received a Western Digital drive with your M17x, you can access and download the WD Edition of Acronis True Image. Acronis True Image WD Edition Software File Size: 121 MB (approx.) Version: 11.0 (build 8,311) Publish Date: August, 2009 Key Features of Acronis True Image WD Edition Software: *Drive Cloning - Copies the source drive to a new WD drive, leaving all data on

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-72641280731016681372009-09-28T04:01:00.000-07:002009-09-28T07:16:18.038-07:00

Background: Several owners have reported intermittent stuttering in-game which results in a severe drop in FPS. Wireless connections suffer delays when auto-connecting @ startup as well as popping during MP3 playback have also been reported. I believe I have identified the offending items (AlienwareFusion Service and the AlienFX Controller - both are components of Command Center). This 'fix'

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-24825280179368680982009-09-24T17:59:00.000-07:002009-09-25T00:24:14.348-07:00

Dell is on a roll this week. Another updated driver to install. Today, Dell posted an updated IR Receiver driver. Originally posted for the new AW M15x, it is fully compatible with the M17x. Direct download HERE. I have also updated the Current Driver page as well (of course). ;)

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-62121666752277040352009-09-24T00:21:00.001-07:002009-10-02T00:40:44.968-07:00

Dell posted an update to the Bluetooth driver. This driver was posted for the Bluetooth 365 card however the INF supports multiple Dell Bluetooth cards including the Bluetooth 370 used in the M17x. Dell states this driver includes: General bug fixes and updatesDirect download link for the Bluetooth driver is HERE.

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-67990936215722967002009-09-22T23:27:00.000-07:002009-09-22T23:27:57.474-07:00

Today Dell posted an update for the M17x's Audio Driver. v6.10.0.6233 resolves the following issue: Audio playback device cannot switch to HDMI device automatically.I have updated the Driver page with this new driver. Direct download HERE.

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-64010368964654041772009-09-18T21:51:00.000-07:002009-09-22T23:29:41.551-07:00

Dell posted an update to the OSD (on-screen display) application today. This is the software which interfaces with the M17x touchstrip and function key assignments. According to the release notes: *This update must be used with System BIOS A02 or newer. Improves the following items on Vista 64 and Win 7. Cannot toggle display by Fn+F6 under the conditions below: - Vista OS + Nvidia VGA -

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-80821188558601380502009-09-07T01:53:00.000-07:002009-09-10T15:22:03.016-07:00

Another Windows Update release... 186.91 is now available. As with 186.82, HybridSLI is again fully supported. I have not had a chance to run any benches, but if this one is anything like 186.82 it will be a keeper. Grab it direct from Microsoft: Win7/Vista 64-bit Win7/Vista 32-bit LV2Go has also posted 186.91. Win7/Vista 32-bit Win7/Vista 64-bit NOTE: You will need to run the executable

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-49626970566180538942009-09-04T00:06:00.000-07:002009-09-04T00:07:42.722-07:00

NVIDIA has posted their second SLI Profile update. Version: SLI PROFILE UPDATE 2 Release Date: 2009.09.03 Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 7 64-bit Language: English (U.S.) File Size: 0.237 MB This update adds support for: Biohazard 5 (Resident Evil 5) Call of Juarez: Blood in Bound Demo Majesty 2: The Fantasy

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-15379315281936566202009-09-03T03:04:00.000-07:002009-09-20T04:12:04.342-07:00

I've compiled a list of the main apps/utilities I use and recommend. I see multiple posts in the forums from new owners asking what monitoring app to use, etc. This list should cover all of the basics. 1. HWMonitor - a small app used to monitor CPU/GPU temps. It should be noted that HWMonitor will require a bit of tweaking for proper reporting of CPU temps. Once you launch HWMonitor for the

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-70473764478624170342009-08-30T07:35:00.000-07:002009-09-04T00:28:15.670-07:00

Dell posted an updated Bluetooth driver on 8/24. This driver was posted for the Bluetooth 365 card however the INF supports multiple Dell Bluetooth cards including the Bluetooth 370. This driver has been tested and found to be fully functional with the M17x. I have updated the Driver page with this new driver. Release Date: 8/24/2009 Version: 6.2.0.9000, A15 Download Type: Application

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-26098493630747691922009-08-29T02:45:00.001-07:002009-09-10T15:22:46.466-07:00

Well, yesterday was fairly eventful in the M17x realm. We had a 186.81 driver release direct from NVIDIA. 186.81 installed without issues and was quite stable from a 2D perspective. HybridSLI was functional as well. After finally being able to get in-game and test this release I found what a lot of people had also reported... horrible performance. I encountered quite a bit of stuttering in

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-78081499147638810282009-08-28T17:48:00.000-07:002009-09-04T00:30:49.702-07:00

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 ------------------------- Alienware M17X

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-59214807058132812292009-08-21T15:18:00.000-07:002009-09-04T00:31:49.904-07:00

I have found that using sleep/suspend mode on the M17x has been problematic at best. Most of the time when waking the unit up, I am greeted with a blank LCD and no way to work around it short of a hard reset (holding down the power button). I have observed this behavior with 179.85, 186.12 and the 186.24 drivers. I know from past experience this is almost always a display driver issue.

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-46063613489214680812009-08-19T11:15:00.000-07:002009-09-04T00:32:28.318-07:00

Dell posted a Firmware update for the Panasonic UJ-235A drive. If you have a BD-RE in your M17X, grab this and apply it. Removable Storage: Panasonic UJ235A 12.7mm SATA 4X BD-RE, Firmware, Multi OS, Multi Language, Multi System, v.1.11, A02 Criticality: Recommended Release Date: 8/18/2009 12:00:00 AM Description: Enhancements. No specifics on what was changed, only 'Enhancements'. DOWNLOAD

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-55862788891407509012009-08-18T02:32:00.001-07:002009-08-30T09:13:59.229-07:00

Out of the box you may encounter an issue updating Vista to Service Pack 2 via Windows Update. All required updates can be downloaded yet Windows Update may fail to present SP2 for download. The cause of this issue remains unknown. To fix this and update to SP2 manually: 1. Download the Five-Language stand alone 64-bit installer from Microsoft. If you need the All Language stand alone

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-58737290360099220172009-08-14T13:48:00.000-07:002009-08-30T09:16:43.674-07:00

Release Date: 2009.08.14 Operating System: Windows XP 64-bit, Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Vista 64-bit Language: English (U.S.) File Size: 39.3 MB Details of the release are HERE. DOWNLOAD LINK Remember, download and install - no need to clean uninstall.

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-87773858615106747092009-08-13T16:23:00.000-07:002009-09-04T00:33:12.238-07:00

A big thanks to FastLappy over @ NBR for posting this info. I am still in process of obtaining a complete list of parts from Dell for the M17x so this info comes in handy. BluRay Burner: Panasonic UJ-235A BluRay Player: Sony-Optiarc BC-5600s

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-75837956721839623742009-08-10T23:41:00.000-07:002009-09-04T00:33:38.011-07:00

A memory leak has been identified with the NVIDIA 3D Vision driver. Affected: GeForce 8800 GT and higher, 9600 GT and higher, or any GeForce 200 series and higher, using driver version 186.xx and up. Suggest disabling or uninstalling the driver (3D Stereo Vision Only - not the regular display driver) until a fix can be implemented by NVIDIA. Full article can be found over @ withinwindows.com.

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-30295665009525904822009-08-04T23:07:00.000-07:002010-03-22T00:34:33.262-07:00

Listed here you will find the most current available drivers for use with the Alienware M17x and Vista 64-bit. Some drivers were released by Dell for other systems, however they are applicable for the listed device used in the M17x. All drivers listed here have been tested for compatibility. Drivers appear in the order in which they should be installed as recommended by Alienware. CURRENT

Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486250953418559260.post-86193847448649979962009-08-04T21:34:00.000-07:002009-09-04T00:34:27.506-07:00

Just finished tweaking the INF for the Dell released 186.24 driver. The driver was released for the XPS M1730. The driver did have support for the 280M and 260M however it did not provide support for the 9400M G. I have added the support back in and it should now work with the M17x and you shouldn't have to disable the 9400M G at time of install. I've included a modded INF file for use with

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