I have just received an Inspiron 15R SE for testing. There are no details on what GPUs was installed on the system using CCC. Both Intel HD and the AMD 7730m was listed in device manager.
I downloaded Skyrim and created a Profile in CCC to run it in High Performance. Loaded the game and set it to high settings and it ran fine. No BSODs, but the game did not recognize the AMD GPU. Even though it only mentioned Intel HD, I doubt that the integrated video could have run the game at high settings, so I feel that the AMD GPU was doing the graphics processing. As a test, I may change the profile to power saving and see if the game can run equally as well.
Over the weekend I will load Portal 2 and half life two and check if I can duplicate any BSODs. I will also likely try some bench mark programs, Heaven and the Direct X 11 version of 3D mark and see if I can cause some trouble there.
To be honest, I didn't have to go that far. I had BSODs while watching Youtube.com. I contacted Dell wich will replace my motherboard, because they say it seems to be a hardware problem. Hope It will solve the problem.
Nebulaa, a BSOD in what, though? If you compare the details in the system log for your post-BIOS crashes, are they the same as the ones before? The BIOS won't fix all BSODs but is supposed to fix the specific one tied to the video issue.
If you have a minidump file, you can upload it here for more info:
Lots of people have the occasional BSOD though (and not just on Dell machines), especially if you're still running the dirty factory install or have delved into customized drivers, etc. Like I asked Nebulla, the key question is whether it's the *same* video-related BSOD.
rseiler
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August 24th, 2012 12:00
You didn't mention which STOP code it was (few people do) and which driver it was tied to. You should see it recorded in the system log or with this:
www.nirsoft.net/.../blue_screen_view.html
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August 24th, 2012 12:00
I have just received an Inspiron 15R SE for testing. There are no details on what GPUs was installed on the system using CCC. Both Intel HD and the AMD 7730m was listed in device manager.
I downloaded Skyrim and created a Profile in CCC to run it in High Performance. Loaded the game and set it to high settings and it ran fine. No BSODs, but the game did not recognize the AMD GPU. Even though it only mentioned Intel HD, I doubt that the integrated video could have run the game at high settings, so I feel that the AMD GPU was doing the graphics processing. As a test, I may change the profile to power saving and see if the game can run equally as well.
Over the weekend I will load Portal 2 and half life two and check if I can duplicate any BSODs. I will also likely try some bench mark programs, Heaven and the Direct X 11 version of 3D mark and see if I can cause some trouble there.
TB
GiulianoMed
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August 24th, 2012 13:00
Terry,
To be honest, I didn't have to go that far. I had BSODs while watching Youtube.com. I contacted Dell wich will replace my motherboard, because they say it seems to be a hardware problem. Hope It will solve the problem.
I will let you know more details in the future.
Carrionz
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August 24th, 2012 17:00
This laptop is an unbelievable piece of
. Just like my last Dell.
I no longer get BSOD, but I get very frequent lag spikes in frame rates. *Sigh*.
GoDhAnD
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August 25th, 2012 15:00
I've tested some Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
It runs fine but I can't disable vsync...... This little detail makes it finally unplayable... :emotion-45:
jjlrn
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August 27th, 2012 12:00
So, has the BIOS update solved all gfx-related BSODs?
I bought one notebook that is due to be delivered tomorrow, and I'm starting to regret buying it.
jjlrn
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August 28th, 2012 07:00
I know. Thanks for the info, I'll try to update as soon as I get it, by friday, and of course I'll report back here too.
m0021
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August 28th, 2012 07:00
For me it solved all BSODs...
So if you are updating your BIOS, there should be no reason to regret buying it.
Cause in my opinion, it is realy a great notebook for that price...
nebulaa
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August 29th, 2012 12:00
Well, I updated it's BIOS and didn't solve my problem. Still gets BSODs and system lag is now more usual and random.
It is my first and last Dell, for gods sake.
m0021
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August 29th, 2012 13:00
In that case you should analyze the kernel dumps using windows debugger (part of Win SDK).... how tos can be found via google....
rseiler
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August 29th, 2012 13:00
Nebulaa, a BSOD in what, though? If you compare the details in the system log for your post-BIOS crashes, are they the same as the ones before? The BIOS won't fix all BSODs but is supposed to fix the specific one tied to the video issue.
If you have a minidump file, you can upload it here for more info:
www.osronline.com/page.cfm
WaL33D.z
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August 30th, 2012 08:00
to be honest , i couldn't read the whole thread ... it's too long ...
anyway i had two problems ...
first i got the BSOD after minutes of starting the laptop ... and that got solved when i updated the BIOS
Second
second when i run any game on high performance ( when i use AMD 7730m ) , it keep crashing over and over and sometimes i get BSOD
any idea how to fix the second problem ?! by the way i intalled Leshcatlabs Catalyst 12.7 Drivers ...
can't play any game , and can't use 7730m at all ... even if i put firefox on high performance it crash ...
please any body know how to fix this ?! i would be greatful
Dastrados
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August 30th, 2012 17:00
Updated my bios, still get the ocasional bsod. Need a better fix Dell, Please.
rseiler
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August 30th, 2012 18:00
Lots of people have the occasional BSOD though (and not just on Dell machines), especially if you're still running the dirty factory install or have delved into customized drivers, etc. Like I asked Nebulla, the key question is whether it's the *same* video-related BSOD.
Konar
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August 30th, 2012 19:00
sorry for the lame question but how do I update my bios?