M15x Problem/Technical Question thread

[BatBoy]

Wanted to create a thread for posting technical issues / problems with the M15x. Given we have a few Alienware people stalking the forum, a central thread for new/odd issues may help them in responding. In addition, you can always count on our community here to assist as well.

If you own an M15x and encounter an issue, feel free to post here for assistance. Be sure to include your full specs and a detailed description of the issue.


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[len888]

my alienfx lights are flickering and quite slow when changing colour =/
should i update this to a new cc version?
my current bios is A05 and my current cc is 2.5.44.0

[tuenkamen]

i would latest drivers always have fixes for problems like that.

[len888]

which cc version are you using now?
do you mind to give me the url link download please?

[tuenkamen]

i just downloaded the latest CC from dell.com M15X download page you should always check it for the latest hardware firmware and software. except for video drivers imo

[len888]

how to reinstall cc?
just go to control panel uninstall cc > reboot > and intall the new driver?

[Wattos]

Originally Posted by len888

my alienfx lights are flickering and quite slow when changing colour =/
should i update this to a new cc version?
my current bios is A05 and my current cc is 2.5.44.0

Try to power drain as well.

[BatBoy]

Please take the AlienFX discussion to this thread as it will help to keep things centralized -

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alie...on-thread.html

Thanks!

[Bensmack]

I'm currently using the displayport with the HDMI adapter, on both my office viewsonic 1080p monitor and my Sony 52in 1080p LCD when I'm at home...but I've noticed a problem...the image is always slightly cropped all the way around the screen, on both monitors (it's much more noticeable on the work monitor) I've checked and re-checked both monitor aspect ratio settings and it seems to be the signal coming from the DisplayPort or video driver. Using the standard windows resolution settings, along with the CCC as well, I've made sure the output for the connected monitor is at full 1080p. I've tried every possible external/multiple display option, nothing seems to work.

I'm at a loss as to what's causing this 'cropped' image. I've tried other screens as well. The image is perfect when I use the standard VGA output, connected to the Viewsonic display, but this only happens when I use the displayport connection. I have the latest Catalyst drivers, 10.6, but I did notice that the Hydravision tab isn't showing up in the CCC window. The files are installed, per the Catalyst Installer, but I'm not sure that matters?

Any thoughts, similar experiences out there?

[tuenkamen]

probably an issue with the screen not being perfectly 1080p as i have a sumsung 40 inch LED tv and i have use the nvidia control panel to have a custom resolution for it. but i wouldn't know first hand how to do that with the CCC haven't had an ati card for awhile