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HDMI Input
Greetings everyone,
I have recently purchased a Dell Alienware M17x R4 system from Dell. I am aware that the system has an HDMI Input feature; however when I try to connect my PlayStation 3 system to my laptop via an HDMI cable, nothing happens. Sometimes a window pops up saying something like 'HDMI IN On', but the image does not show. I have tried pressing Fn+F8 (HDMI In), but a window appears, saying 'Please connect HDMI input device'.
Am I doing something wrong, or is it my PlayStation's' fault? I have been trying to connect my PS3 to my laptop for quite a while now. Any advice would be very helpful. Thanks.
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Flamasone
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April 17th, 2013 13:00
Greetings,
I seem to have found the problem. I have reinstalled Windows after backing up my files, then installed drivers from the Resource CD, then updated them via Dell's' website. After installing Alienware On-Screen Display again, the HDMI Input port began to work.
It seems that my Alienware OSD was not working properly, and after I had reinstalled it, it began to work, thus fixing my HDMI problem. I don't know why, but the AOSD might be related to my HDMI problem.
Well, It seems that my HDMI IN port is working now; thanks for your support. I apologize for using your time for this simple problem.
Thanks and regards,
-F
DELL-Nikhil D1
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April 11th, 2013 20:00
Hi Flamasone,
Alienware M17xR4 has two HDMI ports. The HDMI connector port on the left is output for devices supporting audio/video signals in HDMI format and the HDMI connector port on the right is input port for external devices to output audio/video signals to the system display. Ensure you are connecting the PS3 to the HDMI port on the right side of the system and then press Fn+F8 to switch the display.
Please reply for further help.
Flamasone
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April 12th, 2013 13:00
Greetings,
Thanks for your reply; I really appreciate someone trying to help. Anyways, as said for your question, I am sure that I am plugging in the HDMI cable into the far right port in my system. After I plug it in, nothing happens, and when I press Fn+F8, it says something along the lines of 'Please connect HDMI input device'. I shall try again now, and I'll see if there has been any improvements.
Thanks
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DELL-Nikhil D1
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April 16th, 2013 03:00
Hi Flamasone,
I would like to know the status of the computer after connecting the HDMI cable to the output port.
Please post the results, I would be glad to assist you further.
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April 19th, 2013 02:00
Hi Flamasone,
Glad that the issue is resolved. I appreciate all your efforts in fixing the problem. In case of a similar situation in future, you can always refer to the link http://dell.to/YegVvF .
Feel free to reach out to us on SDC for any help.