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Area-51 R2, Windows won't boot if I install AWCC?
Background, I was experimenting with some overclocks, which I think are still mild. I tried successfully 4.4Ghz at all cores, @1.2921volts using Command Center. Temps never got closer than 15C to thermal limit. I played some games for about one hour. I ran Firestrike and everything looked normal.
The next day, I rebooted and Windows would BSOD; never got to the log-in screen, something like "system service extension". I decided to nuke the boot drive and reinstall windows. After some struggle due to multiple drives, I managed to install windows and all drivers.
Yet, now if I install Command Center, the installation finishes, and asks for the computer to be restarted. I do that, and Windows will not log-in anymore. It will cycle and then the only way out is to use a restore point before the installation of command center (typing this like this)..
I did CMOS reset, and reinstalled BIOS A14 but the same problem persist.
any suggestions? the machine seems to be working fine with stock settings, but gaming is not that great with a turbo of 3.4Ghz.
I have 4x16GB DDR4 2400Mhz (running at 2133; I have never managed to overclock memory); and a Radeon VII graphics card.
r72019
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May 27th, 2020 08:00
Install an older version of AWCC for the R2.
jdrodrig
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May 27th, 2020 10:00
Many thanks for the response. any suggestions of which version and where to find older versions?
r72019
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May 27th, 2020 11:00
You can try the 2016 version: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=0n36d&oscode=wt64a&productcode=alienware-area51-r2
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February 1st, 2021 20:00
I have also encountered this issue since rebuilding and reinstalling a fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro OS. I have tried numerous versions of AWCC with the same result since updating the bios to version A14.
The solution I have found is to use the AWCC version located here: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-au/drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=JD5K1&fileId=3405193053&osCode=W764&productCode=alienware-area51-r2&languageCode=EN&categoryId=AP
This is the only version I have found which allows the PC to start and operate normally. I hope this helps solve your issue also.
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February 2nd, 2021 10:00
Sounds like you found a solution.
Also, sometimes turning off Windows-10's "Fast Startup" can help MIO-Board/AW-CC initialize more properly. You don't really need it anyway when booting from a SSD.
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AWCC VERSIONS
Area-51 R2 requires VERY OLD verision
4.8.25.0
Area-51 R2
12/4/17
Added AlienFX support for Alienware monitor (AW2518H, AW3418HW, AW3418DW), keyboard (AW768, AW568), mouse (AW958, AW558)
https://dl.dell.com/FOLDER04687849M/5/AREA51-R2_Alienware-Command-Center-for-Desktops_CXT3D_WIN64_4.8.25.0_A00.EXE
Windows Store Alienware Command Center
Quick Guide
Alienware or Dell Gaming Device; Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6
7/31/18
Alienware Gaming Peripheral drivers
1.1.24.0
1/29/21
This package contains software component that enables Alienware peripherals AW310K, AW410K, AW510K, AW310M, AW510M, AW610M, AW959 in AWCC 5.2.106.0.
1.1.22.0
7/9/20
This package contains software component that enables Alienware peripherals AW310K, AW410K, AW510K, AW310M, AW510M, AW610M, AW959 in AWCC 5.2.81.0.
1.1.20.1
3/31/20
This package contains software component that enables Alienware peripherals AW310K, AW410K, AW510K, AW310M, AW510M, AW610M, AW959 in AWCC 5.2.81.0.
1.1.19.1
3/11/20
This package contains software component that enables Alienware peripherals AW310K, AW510K, AW310M, AW510M, AW610M in AWCC 5.2.48.0.
1.1.18.1
7/27/19
This package contains software component that enables Alienware peripherals AW310K, AW510K, AW310M, AW510M, AW610M in AWCC 5.2.45.0.
AWCC full desktops versions
5.2.106.0
Aurora R8/R9/R10, Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6/R7, Inspiron G5-5090, Inspiron G5-5500
1/11/21
5.2.63.0
Aurora R8/R9/R10, Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6/R7, Inspiron G5-5090
11/26/19
5.2.52.0
Aurora R8/R9, Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6/R7, Alienware or Dell Gaming Device
9/18/19
5.2.37.0
Aurora R8, Area-51 R5/R6/R7, Alienware or Dell Gaming Device
5/21/19
5.2.29.0
Aurora R8, Area-51 R5/R6/R7, Alienware or Dell Gaming Device
3/25/19
5.2.24.0
Aurora R8, Area-R1 R5/R6/R7, Alienware or Dell Gaming Device
1/29/19
5.2.24.0
Aurora R8, Area-51 R3/R6/R7
1/22/19
5.2.20.0
Aurora R8, Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6/R7
Windows 10
12/13/18
5.2.17.0
Aurora R8, Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6/R7
Windows 10
11/1/18
5.2.1.0
Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6
Windows 10
8/17/18
5.2.0.0
Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6
Windows 10
7/31/18
5.1.27.0
Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6
Windows 10
6/7/18
5.1.24.0
Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6
Windows 10
5/14/18
5.0.1.0
Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6
Windows 10
2/14/18
4.8.25.0
Area-51 R2
12/4/17
Added AlienFX support for Alienware monitor (AW2518H, AW3418HW, AW3418DW), keyboard (AW768, AW568), mouse (AW958, AW558)
4.8.23.0
Aurora R5/R6
10/24/17
Added AlienFX support for Alienware monitor (AW2518H, AW3418HW, AW3418DW), keyboard (AW768, AW568), mouse (AW958, AW558)
4.8.23.0
Area-51 R3/R4/R5/R6
10/23/17
Initial release
4.8.20.0
Aurora R7
10/16/17
4.6.18.0
Aurora R5
6/29/16
4.6.15.0
Aurora R5
6/15/16
4.5.18.0
X51 R3
11/13/17
4.0.59.0
Area-51 R2
8/10/16
4.0.51.0 A02
X51 R2, Area-51 R2
2/10/16
4.0.51.0
X51 R2, Area-51 R2
10/31/14
4.0.48.0
Alpha/Steam
11/5/14
4.0.38.0
Area-51 R2
10/27/14