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October 9th, 2011 13:00
Alienware Driver Update!!!
Hi all,
I have an Alienware M17x with a GeForce GTX 460M GPU. I have version 267.xx but I need version 285.xx. Dell does not have this version on their site, and when I go to download the NVIDIA drivers of the NVIDIA site, the setup fails because it doesn't detect my video card and the setup fails.
I hear Dell will be updating all Alienware drivers on October 11, is that true? If not how else will I get my drivers up to date?
So many alienware users are having trouble with this issue.
Please Help
Thanks
Fonz
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Sajin1337
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August 29th, 2012 05:00
You have to click where it says... Click here to begin your download! and then type in the security code.
duke83
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August 29th, 2012 05:00
ahh, ok thanks, on chrome it didn't show me the download link ^^
But thanks firefox it works now xD
Sajin1337
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August 29th, 2012 05:00
yup rapidshare is slow, I miss megaupload.
This link is faster... http://www.gigasize.com/get/j5lmo9921nb (took about 4 mins)
duke83
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August 29th, 2012 05:00
thanks a lot, but it says that it can't be downloaded because it's incomplete...?
I've got "allready" 70 MB from rapidshare, too long it wouldn't take ;)
duke83
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August 30th, 2012 02:00
Sajin1337, you are really a genius, thanks a lot again for your help!
Sajin1337
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August 30th, 2012 02:00
No Problem.
morblore
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August 30th, 2012 04:00
yup rapidshare is slow, I miss megaupload.
This link is faster... http://www.gigasize.com/get/j5lmo9921nb (took about 4 mins)
HEY!!! You leave my Rapidshare alone. It's the only one that survived
BTW I have a preme acount if you want me to host something for you. Just ask 
Sajin1337
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August 30th, 2012 13:00
Haha. Ok Thanks.
texxan
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October 23rd, 2012 11:00
Sajin1337,
I am glad know that there may be a fix to this video driver update problem. Please help me with this M17X with dual GTX 260M video cards. I am soooo tired of the bsod interfering at the most inopportune times.
Card #1 - PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0618&SUBSYS_02A11028&REV_A2\4&A6937CB&0&0068
Card #2 - PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0618&SUBSYS_02A11028&REV_A2\4&D82FCD&0&0060
My email address is <ADMIN NOTE: Email id removed per privacy policy> , and I am grateful for your help.
Thanks,
Sajin1337
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October 23rd, 2012 22:00
Download the driver here: http://www.gigasize.com/get/rb3tsqn5t4b
Password: alienware
If the above link doesn't work or is taking to long try this one: http://www.tinyuploads.com/download/file/vN2LLa
texxan
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October 24th, 2012 12:00
The onboard video adapter is not being utilized by the system. The message in Device Manager states "Windows has stopped it because it reported problems (code 43)". Maybe I should have included the path for it also so it is posted here. My nVidia Control Panel does not recognize the monitor nor does it show the video adapters. What do you think I should do? ZFollowed your directions to the tee.
Thanks,
Onboard Adapter - PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0862&SUBSYS_02A11028&REV_B1\4&1BA9F542&0&0080
Sajin1337
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October 24th, 2012 15:00
I modified the driver try this one: www.tinyuploads.com/.../4k66Z4 (Make sure to follow the readme's instructions again)
If the driver gives you any problems restart your computer, start tapping F2 to enter bios, advanced menu, graphics settings menu, disabled and turn off hybrid graphics, disabled and turn off integrated gpu, press F10 to save and exit. (Only do this if the above driver gives you problems)
fireball427
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October 25th, 2012 15:00
I think all M17 GTX260M users have the same problem. Especially when playing BF3. If the update works can you provide it to the rest of us
U2WAR
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November 1st, 2012 11:00
I have the same issue with my r1. I tried the updated driver with the directions included. Any help would be nice. driver version 310.33
texxan
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November 30th, 2012 08:00
Thanks for the updated drivers. I was out of pocket for a while and was just now able to get this done but, it did work out. I did have to disable the onboard and discrete graphics cards in the bios in order to get the update to work properly. Now, bothe 260M cards are working in SLI mode properly, and the onboard card is disabled. The graphics are a bit choppy with programs that have intense requirements but at least interaction with the program is not compromised. Thanks again for the modified drivers.