Alienware X51 R3 Freezes When Booting or Opening Programs

Summary: Alienware X51 R3 systems may freeze randomly when booting into Windows or also when trying to open a program or application.

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Symptoms

SLN301865_en_US__1iC_aw_alienhead_mr_v1 Description   This is due to a problem with the USB 3.1 Driver.
   

Supported Systems:

 
  Alienware X51 R3            
 

Solution

  1. Turn the system Off

  2. Disconnect all USB devices

  3. Connect your mouse and keyboard to the USB 2.0 Ports

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  4. Turn On the system

  5. Uninstall the ASMedia USB 3.1 driver from Programs and Features

  6. Download and Install the ASMedia USB 3.1 driver

  7. Reconnect all your USB devices.

  8. Update the system Bios to version 1.2.6 or higher

If the issue continues, please do the following:

  1. Turn the system on
  2. As the system turns on start tapping the F2 Key to access the system BIOS
  3. Once in the BIOS, go to the Advanced tab
  4. Go to Integrated Devices
  5. Go to PCIE Gen3 and press Enter
  6. Select Disable and press Enter
  7. Press F10 to save and exit

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Cause

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Resolution

 
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Affected Products

Alienware X51 R3
Article Properties
Article Number: 000178417
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2025
Version:  8
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