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Usually you do not need a modified bios in the R4. Just disabled driver signature enforcement and a modified INF.

On ‎22‎.‎10‎.‎2017 at 8:15 AM, vcstargazer said:

1. is unlocking bios really necessary for the upgrade?

No it's not.

8 hours ago, runix18 said:

coz basicaly its the same card

It's not the same. 880M has a GK-104 Chip (Kepler) and 980M has a GM-204 Chip (Maxwell).

15 hours ago, TechnoRush said:

So.. I can't request @slv7 to modify my vBIOS anymore, could i?

No, you can't.

Maybe Klem can help you.

15 hours ago, DreamSwitcher said:

The Link for M18x r2 with gtx 675m is dead.

Look here https://www.techinferno.com/index.php?/files/file/68-uefi-fast-boot-secure-boot-gpu/

2 hours ago, HighAsFuck420❥ said:

My notebook turns off after 5 minutes gaming with stock vBios. Any suggestions?

Are youre temps ok? Sounds a bit like temperature Problems.

14 hours ago, sdunn1983 said:

Can't seem to get this file from techinferno as is says not availble for my account.  Any ideas?

https://www.techinferno.com/index.php?/announcement/4-user-account-promotion-rules-read-before-posting/

What OS do you use?

I just tried downloading M17X R4 & M18X R2 (Windows 8.1).zip and it worked.

You'll need a 120Hz Display (that you dont have) and modded drivers.

There's also some work to the chassis needed to get enough space to make the card fit.

4 hours ago, BlackSheepA1 said:

Could you please direct me to the unlocked BIOS for the M18X R1?

https://www.techinferno.com/index.php?/files/category/68-alienware-m18x-r1/

Have you tried a different cable to the display?

Or are you sure thats a fault on the motherboard?

Did you read this? https://www.techinferno.com/index.php?/announcement/4-user-account-promotion-rules-read-before-posting/

It needs a short time to get all what you want.

5 hours ago, icyman61 said:

Do I need this BIOS to get my Clevo 680m to work with my M17X R3?

Yes it's the right one.

It's like Adraesh said, with full uefi Windows 10 Installation you can use the original A13 bios.

120Hz Display is needed for the 1060/1070 (1070 needs a lot work to the Chassis), 980M will work with 60Hz Display.

Driver mod is always needed if you go higher than 680M.

You can use the original A13 bios with full uefi Windows 10 Installation.

If you get a 980M with X-bracket included then you need new screws, because they are smaller than your original screws.

21 hours ago, SillyNewb said:

Would it be possible to install one of these on an M17X R4 with an unlocked BIOS?

1070 is possible with a lot of work to the Chassis, you need a 120Hz Display and you can use the original A13 Bios.

For 1080 i'm not sure if there's one that fits in the Chassis and i think you need a extra power connector for the card.

Right, stock bios means official bios without any modification.

To install a 980M it doesnt matter what type of display you have.

The 120Hz Display is only needed to install a 1060 or higher.

On ‎09‎.‎08‎.‎2017 at 4:40 PM, Adraesh said:

or I go up with a 7/8/9 series (which will need unlocked bios).

I had a 980M with stock A13 and have a 1060 at the moment with stock A13.

Both installed with Windows 10 and no problems. So i think there is no need for a unlockes bios to swap the gpu.

The GTX 680M is a official card for the M17x R4.

So there is no need for a unlocked bios or modified drivers.

Its just plug and play.

Are you shure that the games are running with the GTX and not with Intel graphics?

18 hours ago, godlikemouse said:

I mean the highest I can get so far is around 8000 on Firestrike for high-performance gaming PCs

Is it the systemscore or just the graphicsscore?

You can give it a try, but to be sure that all fits perfect i recommend to use a Nvidia heatsink.

19 hours ago, ChillAlarm said:

From my understanding to get the 980m to work on this laptop you need an unlocked a11 BIOS and modified vBIOS for the card, usually swicks and prema's mods respectively have been recommended. 

If you switch from ATI to Nvidia 980M you also need a Nvidia 100W heatsink.

On ‎13‎.‎07‎.‎2017 at 2:26 PM, zokman said:

i bought 2 alienware for 500 $ and new graphics cant start gtx660m and 6990 radeon

You want to put these cards in a M17xR4?

You don't need an unlocked bios to do this.