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April 4th, 2019 22:00
m15, 1.5.2 BIOS, 180w message
So I just installed Version 1.5.2 of the Alienware m15 BIOS. When I restart the laptop, I get an error message saying the system will not boot with a 180w power supply (you know the one that it comes with). You can ignore the error and continue to boot but the message claims performance will be downgraded. Looking in the BIOS setup I see no place where I can turn this warning off. What gives?
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Thunder Fuji
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April 5th, 2019 13:00
Not that this helps except to show its not just you, but I have the same issue after installing 1.5.2 on an m17. (also using the original power adapter)
Edit: Just spoke with Dell and apparently the higher watt power adapter is for larger video cards so that is a false message if your laptop came with a 180W adapter like mine did. If you go into the BIOS (hit F2) on startup there is an option under "Advanced" that allows you to disable Adapter Warnings. That worked for me and the Dell tech stated there is no performance hit.
docwho76
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April 5th, 2019 19:00
Thanks, that did the trick!
PilosopoTasy0
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April 18th, 2019 20:00