M17x r3 680M compatability

[steviejones133]

If this new bios turns out to be a dead-end then definitely. I was thinking something like that may be needed - if I still had my R3 I would be very 'vocal' about loosing 3d for an upgrade that otherwise works fine.

Don't forget...we are still missing the invaluable word from Dell that it is indeed a "validated" upgrade for older systems.....sure, you can put it in but doesnt mean that Dell will officially support it on the R3 or any other machine for that matter......if they turn around and say it's not validated, then they wont help out with support for it. Can you guess which of the two would be their most likely answer?

[bigtonyman]

Yeah, I think I will throw one together after we see what this new BIOS offers or doesn't offer.

They may of been referring to the A05 that came out for the r4, unless I am mistaken about its release date.

yea I think that is what luis was referring to. Even though I don't have the 3d display, Let me know when when you put the idea up and ill gladly support you.

[MickyD1234]

They may of been referring to the A05 that came out for the r4, unless I am mistaken about its release date.

Looks like you're right - today's release date . Shame there are no release notes - I just tried to dl but 'file not found' so I'll try later.

[BlakeE450]

Ok! We have the Idea Storm thread created!

[Alienware] [M17x r3] NVidia 680M Compatibility with 3D Controller

I need your help, please help spread the word and get people to vote!

Thank you!

[bigtonyman]

Ok! We have the Idea Storm thread created!

[Alienware] [M17x r3] NVidia 680M Compatibility with 3D Controller

I need your help, please help spread the word and get people to vote!

Thank you!

voted! hope something comes of this.

[BlakeE450]

Should I make a separate thread for this to help draw more attention to it?

[MickyD1234]

Ok! We have the Idea Storm thread created!

[Alienware] [M17x r3] NVidia 680M Compatibility with 3D Controller

I need your help, please help spread the word and get people to vote!

Thank you!

Voted. Where did you find the details of what is in the new R4 bios - still can't get it to download though...
Thanks.

[BlakeE450]

Voted. Where did you find the details of what is in the new R4 bios - still can't get it to download though...
Thanks.

I found them in the thread on here which talks about the release of the A05 BIOS.

I will be making the thread dedicated to the promotion of the idea storm thread in a couple of minutes after I get out of this resteraunt.

I would appreciate it if all could post in there even if you have already voted to help create more noise. Thank you!


EDIT:

Here's the thread: [YOUR help needed!] [Idea Storm] M17x r3 680M 3D

[casperpas]

Hi guys, everyone's hunger for 3D feature now (me too), but while we don't have it yet, can anyone tell me that I can use Optimus with this card?
I also have M17xR3 with 4GB 680m from Eurocom 3 days ago (Its Subvender is Dell :-?).

thanks a million!

[YodaGoneMad]

Don't forget...we are still missing the invaluable word from Dell that it is indeed a "validated" upgrade for older systems.....sure, you can put it in but doesnt mean that Dell will officially support it on the R3 or any other machine for that matter......if they turn around and say it's not validated, then they wont help out with support for it. Can you guess which of the two would be their most likely answer?

The 680m IS NOT certified for the R3 and there are no plans to do it. I learned this after talking with upper tier support and engineers. Thus, you might get the 680m to work, but they have no plans at this time to support it or add functionality.