artixalpha Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hey i have an alienware m15x and it randomly powers off (With and without AC adapter ). The alien FX Backlit keyboard etc is working, Dell told me it was a bios problem and now it wont power on since i reflahed the bios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 need help Slv7 plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 You need to provide more information. What did you do, which firmware version is on your system, hardware config etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 i did nothing it just randomly shuts off ( No bad vregs ) and dell said it was a bios problem so now it wont work fans, alienfx still work- - - Updated - - -i7 720qm nvidia 460m 6gb ram 640gb hard drive. Bios idk, Windows 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 You need to provide more information. What did you do, which firmware version is on your system, hardware config etc. I did sir so idk what the problem is maybe need to feflag bios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 @Brian Hey i ran crisdisk but dont know where the bios.rom or bios.wph is help plz ( I downloaded a09)- - - Updated - - - @Khenglish hey guys sorry for tagging you but i need some fast help cannot locate bios wph or rom in ( m15x a09 bios ) need to reflash by using axmans method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 No scroll lights or blinking lights i tried axmans method with no sucess hdd light does not stay on ( Pluggin in usb in esata) Bios.wph and sys files and phlash on there. I tried fn+esc winkey+b and fn+b all with no sucsesso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 @svl7 @Xonar everytime i try to go back to crisis it gives 1 long beep 2 short beeps and flashing scroll and caps lights shouls i just continue to wait? Cause i am trying to get back in crisis Thanks- - - Updated - - -Btw the beep code means this Indicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 no reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Interns Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I think it is time you replaced that 460M GTX. Shop around for a 680M GTX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 [MENTION=4082]King of Interns[/MENTION] idk which 680m will work i wanna get a 780m but the wattage it pulls :S 680 vs 8970. @svl7 can you send me a bios chip pm me the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Interns Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Dell 680M GTX all the way.780M really isn't made for the M15x. The gpu voltage circuits can barely cope with it at stock clocks. I know this because the stock voltage on the 7970M already pushes the circuits to their stable limits.Or perhaps better yet wait for new gen GPU's. Kepler (680/780M) and GCN (7970M/8970M) are old hat. In the very least when they are released a 680M will be dirt cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Why the hell would you want to replace the GPU if you told me the BIOS is bricked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldo Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 1 long beep 2 short beeps sounds like a vbios error. Try flashing the vbios to another rom file. You can find it on google. Just flash it to the very exact vbios version. If it doesn't fix it, then maybe it's not the vbios but to make sure you can flash it to another vbios that's compatible with you laptop. If it still doesn't work, you might want to send your laptop to a bios recovery service in your area (or see it as an excuse to upgrade your card ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Vbios corruption results in no beeps at all in the M15x. Also when the vbios is corrupt there's no POST, ergo no vbios flashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Vbios corruption results in no beeps at all in the M15x. Also when the vbios is corrupt there's no POST, ergo no vbios flashing. Well..... If you had the chance to read the ahoutbox I clearly stated after entering phoenix and I guess it flashed it left me with 1) bricked bios with 1 long beep 2 short beep which is video failure and 2) bad video card - - - Updated - - - Why the hell would you want to replace the GPU if you told me the BIOS is bricked? Now idk if its bricked.or not @svl7 @King of Interns whats the max watt limit on m15x cuz id like to put a super good graphics card thats beats the 675mx - - - Updated - - - 1 long beep 2 short beeps sounds like a vbios error. Try flashing the vbios to another rom file. You can find it on google. Just flash it to the very exact vbios version.If it doesn't fix it, then maybe it's not the vbios but to make sure you can flash it to another vbios that's compatible with you laptop. If it still doesn't work, you might want to send your laptop to a bios recovery service in your area (or see it as an excuse to upgrade your card ) Idk bro no local repair shops in nova so tell me how do I flash this vbios (no post) @Aldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldo Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Well I own a Sager, so.. You should try what svl7 and alienware owners say you should do.Looks like some notebooks has integrated vBIOS code embedded into the main system BIOS (Alienware?)I think it is not clear enough what happens to you. Does the laptop turn off suddenly, or does it crash/freezes somewhere. If it freezes, when does it happen? When a game is running, when you turn the laptop on but before the OS starts? The laptop doesn't actually boot up anymore?Where are you from bro? I know how frustrating it is where there are no tech support nearby.Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldo Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 If you did flash your sistem/mobo bios and the laptop won't turn on (so unsexy haha) since then, the best you can do is to contact a bios recovering service and let them fix it for you.Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator angerthosenear Posted December 12, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 12, 2013 Well..... If you had the chance to read the ahoutbox I clearly stated after entering phoenix and I guess it flashed it left me with 1) bricked bios with 1 long beep 2 short beep which is video failure and 2) bad video card1. Chatbox is not a thread box.2. svl7 just said that corrupt VBIOS will prevent the system from POSTing at all and no beeps. So that would make it NOT a corrupt VBIOS since you do get beeps and were able to POST (since you were able to flash). Instead this would be a corrupt BIOS probably.Now idk if its bricked.or not @svl7 @King of Interns whats the max watt limit on m15x cuz id like to put a super good graphics card thats beats the 675mxAre you able to get into your BIOS menu? As with above, if it's a bad BIOS (which it appears to be), changing out your graphics card isn't going to help none except make your wallet thinner.Idk bro no local repair shops in nova so tell me how do I flash this vbios (no post) @AldoFor those that don't know (if it's what I think it is): NoVA = Northern Virginia. I'm sure there is some up there. As one that actually works in a local repair shop, I'm pretty certain they don't heavily advertise nor have flashy signs. It's just too expensive to do so. Look in the local phone book or on craigslist. Or the smaller yellowpage-type book (akin to Thrifty Nickel - not sure if this is popular elsewhere).---Essentially, most evidence points toward your BIOS being corrupt. The link you provided earlier is general beep codes. But as svl7 said, a bad VBIOS would give you no beep codes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 1. Chatbox is not a thread box.2. svl7 just said that corrupt VBIOS will prevent the system from POSTing at all and no beeps. So that would make it NOT a corrupt VBIOS since you do get beeps and were able to POST (since you were able to flash). Instead this would be a corrupt BIOS probably.Are you able to get into your BIOS menu? As with above, if it's a bad BIOS (which it appears to be), changing out your graphics card isn't going to help none except make your wallet thinner.For those that don't know (if it's what I think it is): NoVA = Northern Virginia. I'm sure there is some up there. As one that actually works in a local repair shop, I'm pretty certain they don't heavily advertise nor have flashy signs. It's just too expensive to do so. Look in the local phone book or on craigslist. Or the smaller yellowpage-type book (akin to Thrifty Nickel - not sure if this is popular elsewhere).---Essentially, most evidence points toward your BIOS being corrupt. The link you provided earlier is general beep codes. But as svl7 said, a bad VBIOS would give you no beep codes.Cannot get to bios or boot menu. Flashing scroll and caps light. Did phoenix crisis then flashing scroll and caps light appear assuming its another bad bios flash I am not able to get into phoenix crisis mode anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldo Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Well by the time you get my posts they will seem to make no sense. That's because I'm new and only when a moderator accepts my post it is showed.Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator angerthosenear Posted December 12, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 12, 2013 Cannot get to bios or boot menu. Flashing scroll and caps light. Did phoenix crisis then flashing scroll and caps light appear assuming its another bad bios flash I am not able to get into phoenix crisis mode anymoreDid you order a new BIOS chip? This will be more than likely your best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 No cause svl7 didn't pm me the price and idk if the eBay seller has it flashed with the right bios. Also how can I blind flash it?Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 @angerthosenearSent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artixalpha Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 If you want aore clear description search up joshua jaggat on Google plus or youtube and bam my m15xSent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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