Brian

1 minute ago, -Shadow- said:

Guys, could you, please, check the links, looks like they are no longer valid. The content of this thread is quite interesting, but not available, I am afraid...

We can't do anything about those dead links as they are off site. 

@ModJPBfile uploaded to OP as requested. If you plan to create modded files regularly and post them, then please PM me about getting approval as an official "modder" for T|I so you can be granted additional permissions to place the files in our download area. 

@ModJPBfeel free to upload the file but we won't allow an external link.

@Mr. Fox and @johnksssmay know about the M17x-R4. I don't know whether the 120 hz screen isn't working because the 120 hz  version uses a different motherboard type and/or bios or not. Never used one of these systems so I can't be of much help to you. 

17 minutes ago, maarten said:

Why is this thread not stickied?

 

The information in here, especially in the first post, is excellent! It would help out any beginners in the topic, so I think it should be at the front always.

Good question and it's now stickied. 

Blame Apple + Intel for BGA taking off. Plus the prevalence of thinner electronics in general is driving everyone towards the "thin is trendy" bullshit. It's fine if you want a thin phone but in enthusiast notebooks it doesn't make much sense. For guys like me that have a desktop, carrying a bulky notebook is also counterproductive so in my case an eGPU solution is probably something I'd go for in the future. I could simply toss in one of my desktop cards in the eGPU box and take a thin and light notebook for work w/me and have it double as a potent gaming rig that would hold its own against most dedicated gaming ones. That's one positive aspect that came out of this advancement in technology, TB3 is going to be a game changer. 

2 minutes ago, MEB said:

 

I did, and I created my account and never used it at that time, i have since needed to use it and am willing to participate. So since my initial week has passed I am SOL unless I pay? Or I need to create a new account? 

You need to participate which going by your post count you haven't.

On February 16, 2016 at 2:35 PM, MEB said:

Hello, I am here to get my whitelist removed on my y410p so i can use a external gpu.

Read the forum rules.

In the bios set uefi and make sure the  ssd is set as primary. If boot fails, then use diskpart to clone the Hdd image on to the ssd. I wonder if the M2 drive needs some extra bios settings? @Mr. Foxmay know.

@Michel Beaulieu do you have the 120 hz model or 60 hz? Also, try:

1. Disconnect power cable and remove battery. Hold down power button for 30 seconds. 

2. Plug the AC adapter in, hold the FN key (keep it pressed) and then press the power button, it will go through a restart and after 5 secs or so you can release the FN key.

3. If  the above doesn't work then remove cmos battery, disconnect power cable, remove battery, hold down power button for 30 secs. Let the system sit for a little bit, then replace the cmos battery and AC adapter and start the system. 

It's been awhile since I messed with an Alienware but the above should be accurate based on what I remember.  Additionally, install GPU-Z and turn on logging and see if the GPU is throttling during loads. Also when using that card, disable IGD (integrated graphics) as well. Short of that I'm not really sure, it's been years since I messed with an M17x-R3. 

@umbrellacorp read through this thread and see if you find anything that can help: 

I can't download the files... I think the website is blocking me from downloading it saying, "Your account lacks the proper credentials to access this download (e.g. T|I Elite or promoted permissions). "

Read the forum rules.

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@Kosti81 wel I spoke with @Prema and basically you can try using fpt to dump your system and see if you can re-write w/it. If you can, then you'd need someone's help by having them dump their system and you overwrite it on yours. Here's some instructions for lenovo systems (obviously don't use the lenovo files) that has instructions on how to use fpt: 

1 hour ago, iloveb00bs said:

anything is possible if you put your mind to it

sorry not in english, heck i don't understand anything,

but the art speaks to the soul! that doesn't need any translation. 

watch, and you all can learn something from it.

 

 

 

That's true dedication and a work of art. 

On 9/30/2015 at 4:26 AM, tade0493 said:

Hello,

I flashed my gtx680m and now the laptop didnt start.

I romovedd the card un its start now but i can Reflash the card ...

why ?? did i burn it ?

Thansk for your futur answer !!

Gamer from France Tade

Which vbios file did you try and does the system POST after putting the 680m in it? If it POSTs, then you may be able to blind flash to recover. Read this very important post:

Here's working versions, sorry for the broken files. Will update the archives. 

FPT_DOS.zip

prr2.zip

@newusertry grabbing them from here: 

@Kosti81 in that case you need to call Dell technical support and provide them with your service tag and other info they request. They will generate a master password for you which should unlock it. 

See this thread for details: http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/t/19599254

50 minutes ago, newuser said:

Guys I'd like to know if the links for the A13 modded bios are working OK. Im trying to download them from the first page in this thread and its telling me:

"The page you are trying to access is not available for your account. Error code: 2C171/1"

 

does this mean the file is restricted to higher level users of Tech Inferno?

 

Read: https://www.techinferno.com/index.php?/announcement/4-user-account-promotions-please-read/

Welcome to Tech|Inferno @tech19. Have you tried HWiNFO64? It may allow you to control the fans if the author put it in. He used to do it for Alienware notebooks so it's worth a shot.

If you're subscribed to receive NVIDIA's newsletter and are a fan of Ubisoft's upcoming game The Division, then you'll be pleased to find an e-mail in your inbox from NVIDIA handing out closed beta access keys to the game. The closed beta starts on January 28th for Xbox One players and January 29th for PC and PS4 owners and the only way to get guaranteed access to this closed beta is by pre-ordering the game or receiving a code from NVIDIA. According to the game's FAQ, the purpose of this beta is to test out the servers and to make sure the game is balanced. 

The Division is an upcoming RPG game with a military theme that takes place in New York City after a pandemic has swept across the US creating chaos throughout society. In the game, you play as a Division agent that roams through an open world persistent New York where you will explore, take part in combat against other players and AI  and have character progression. Amazon has a 30 minute video called Tom Clancy's The Division: Agent Origins which gives a nice background on the story. 

You can find more information on the closed beta here: http://tomclancy-thedivision.ubi.com/game/en-us/beta/

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According to KitGuru, AMD is preparing to cut the price of the air-cooled AMD R9 Radeon Fury in the coming weeks much like it did with the R9 Nano earlier this month. There's no word on how much the price cut will be but KitGuru claims that it should be more price competitive with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 980. If you're wondering about the Fury X, it doesn't seem like there is any information on that but it is possible.

If you're in the market for a top end 28nm graphics card, it would probably be worth holding off to see how much of a price drop the Fury gets as it is already faster than a stock 980 in most cases and a price cut will make it an even more attractive option. With AMD's next generation Polaris GPUs due out in the middle of 2016, there is still plenty of life left in 28nm GPUs. 

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It seems NVIDIA is getting to ready to release two new mobile Maxwell GPUs in Q2 2016, the GTX 970MX and GTX 980MX. With the company already dominating the high end notebook market and 14nm/16nm next generation GPUs on their way like Polaris, the timing of this release seems a little odd. 

Both GPUs will be positioned as slightly more powerful than their existing GTX 970M and GTX 980M counterparts with increased CUDA cores, texture units, and clock speed while retaining the same TDP. In addition to the aforementioned, the 970MX has 56 ROPs vs 48 in the 970M while the 980M and 980MX have the same 64 ROPs. 

WCCFTech created a table which shows the differences between the new GPUs and existing ones:

Table Source: WCCFTech

There's no word on what the price will be for these new cards or what notebooks will feature them but if I had to guess, I'd say the usual suspects like Alienware, Clevo, MSI and Asus will be among the first to have these ready. 

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Try removing the cmos battery, that should cause it to reset. Also remove the battery and unplug the power cord and hold down the power button for 10 seconds to see if that does anything.

What's possibly limiting your overclock is your VRM which can run quite hot. @johnksssand @Mr. Fox could probably shed a lot more light on the subject since it's been a few years that I messed with mobile overclocking.