M14x users

Good post. I cleaned it up a bit. Thanks for your help on these Forums.

thanks for the clean up cant really edit much on these forum

Great suggestions Artic.  I will check them out for my M14X.  Like you, I too had minor issues at first with my M14X when I first got it back in May but it's now running very smoothly.  I will check out your gaming suggestions.  The coolmaster pad is one I have been looking at as well but have yet to purchase it.  

i get the same exact error with the link to the drivers in the first post, nvidia installer cannot continue, the graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware.  i also get teh same error with the drivers from dells site, i mean come on this is rediculous

@michaelg04

go into your BISO and set your laptop back to factory default it should work

i have no desire to do that, as i got the laptop this week, wiped it clean and did a fresh format.

I'm sure it won't work and you'll get your system erased to factory defaults. you have to upgrade intel graphics before. they're still there to upgrade after w7 upgraded in december. it's clear this story is becoming hard stuff because m14x isn't there anymore. wait for some rings from dell to nvidia/intel and we'll see... maybe we'll turn fortunate from unfortunate sons.

indeed. dell is removing all posts about this issue. we're going to be closed soon.

I'm blocked with a 1500$ pc out of use and video cut off. nobody helps.

this issue is getting hot. i'm sure.

because dell is stupid in how they change the id's for the hardware so you can only use their terrible drivers

Have you guys tried this website before?

www.laptopvideo2go.com/.../disclaimer

Just follow these steps:

Download the requested driver and the modified inf file.

1. Unpack the driver

2. Replace the nv_disp.inf file with the modified one you downloaded

3. Launch the setup and install the driver.

It worked for me in the past for my M14X.  It may help you if you have not tried it.

If not, you can always do a system restore back to what you had before.

Have you looked at the issues with Nvidia Optimus and playing L.A. Noire. I bought my M14x so I could play this gave without it lagging and it won't launch. You seem to be one of the only people on this forum that seems to know whats up.

Thanks!

Michael

One thing you can do, if you have not already, is to right click on the game's shortcut then select the graphics option and then the high graphics from the menu.  I forget what it says exactly but it will be obvious.   That worked for me at the very first time I tried running some games.  

I am in the exact same boat.  I have a brand new Alienware m14x with 555m.  No matter what I try I can't upgrade the nvidia driver that comes installed.  I called Dell for support and they said they didn't offer free support for their drivers, this would have to be paid support.  I'm very disappointed.  I can't believe the updated drivers from Dell won't install on the flagship alienware laptop and they don't provide any fix or support.

What a tragedy! We're left adrift in the indifference! Fortunately I had some great help and kind support from Terry and I thank you him very much. But he cannot do nothing with the indifference of these managers. It's clear I've handed out my change (1500$) to dell's parties and drinks. True is: the driver won't install untill INTEL GRAPHICS CHIPSET FOR DELL WILL INSTALL. there's great chitchatter here (every support knows that) about NVIDIA/INTELL new family aren't taliking well and the 2drivers arent working together for W7. last december father BILL W7 came on the scene with new updates for intel graphics (and you may check they're really there at intell site), still they don't work for DELL, even if dell put online nvidia updates with no care about us and the problem. second true is: they're putting online something that won't install. why are they talking not giving support? final true is: dell is using upgrades binding you to spend extra money in support, especially by ending the life of your laptop soon, just a second the warranty terms end (the fan BIOS A08 upgrade is a typical example). maybe that a good tweeting will wake google up on dell buyers. let see that.

Hi folks - has there been any traction on this? I've finally got the Steam version of LA Noire running on my m14x but it lags really badly.  The disk version wouldn't work at all. And fraps has stopped working too!  i72670QM, Geoforce GT555M