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17 R1, Blind bios update
Please advise on how to do bios update blindly.
my screen is running black, and I don’t have options only to do it without screen.
i need to run the update since the GPU i install has to get the updated bios configuration.
i saw video to do bios update any of you knows how to do it blindly, is there shortcut button to press and it will update, please advise !
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July 30th, 2020 06:00
Mqtr1x
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July 30th, 2020 06:00
I cannot do that since the screen is black.
Alienware Area-51 ALX 2006
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July 30th, 2020 07:00
Get a new GPU:
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Graphics-Upgrade-Replacement-Alienware/dp/B0819S648R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mxm+graphics+card&qid=1596120184&sr=8-1
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July 30th, 2020 14:00
I think he has the nvidia option if he had the 120Hz option if I'm not wrong.
mattyb3
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July 30th, 2020 14:00
What GPU did yo install and do you have the 120Hz 3D display?
mattyb3
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July 30th, 2020 15:00
If he's trying to install a 980M with the 120Hz display he needs to set the BIOS to UEFI and reinstall Windows. I don't think the 980M will work in Legacy mode. It could be a reason for the black screen.
He would have to put the old card back in and set UEFI mode, Disable Legacy ROM, Disable Windows 8 Secure Boot and then reinstall Windows.
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July 30th, 2020 15:00
He should download windows 10 instead of windows 8 because of all the weird issues with windows 8 such as it being made for a touchscreen instead of a laptop unlike windows 7 or 10 and plus support for 8 already stopped ever since people chose 7 over 8 and 10 over 8.
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July 30th, 2020 15:00
The Windows 8 secure boot option is in the BIOS. It isn't related to what OS is installed. The option is still there and enabled when Windows 10 is installed.
EDIT: I mean Windows 8 Fast Boot, not Secure Boot
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July 30th, 2020 15:00
Thanks for the info!
Mqtr1x
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July 30th, 2020 22:00
I bought one from Ali Express but not Nvidia however the seller insisted that it works and i just have to update the bios, GPU Eshakre GTX 970M.
attached picture for your reference guys.
Mqtr1x
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July 30th, 2020 22:00
Yes it is.
Mqtr1x
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July 30th, 2020 22:00
It is windows 10.
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July 31st, 2020 06:00
Have you connected the hdmi port to the External monitor or tv and saw if you can see a picture in there? Also try the Power button + D When turning on the pc.