[*Resolved] "Prototype Test-NVIDIA Confidential" Error Message [See posts #283, 319]

[skygunner27]

Any updates?

[Sentinel196]

Last time I spoke to Dell which was 2 weeks ago, they were still insisting the problem was hardware related and offered me a 4th replacement unit. As you know, I opted for the refund option instead.

[EtownsFinest]

Last time I spoke to Dell which was 2 weeks ago, they were still insisting the problem was hardware related and offered me a 4th replacement unit. As you know, I opted for the refund option instead.

Crazy dell lol at least your keeping the dell outlet going strong

[Dextroz02]

Hi, I have M18x with 580M SLI. How do i test or what programs do i need to use to test if i have this prototype test only? Becuase I don't have 3d monitor capable to test=/.Thanks

Alienware M18x

i7 2920XM
16GB-1333Mhz
GTX 580M SLI
320GB HDD
Killer Wireless N 1103

[skygunner27]

Hi, I have M18x with 580M SLI. How do i test or what programs do i need to use to test if i have this prototype test only? Becuase I don't have 3d monitor capable to test=/.Thanks

Alienware M18x

i7 2920XM
16GB-1333Mhz
GTX 580M SLI
320GB HDD
Killer Wireless N 1103

You have to have a 3D display and enable 3D Vision. Play a game and it will show up. Once it shows up you can't get rid of it.

[Dextroz02]

You have to have a 3D display and enable 3D Vision. Play a game and it will show up. Once it shows up you can't get rid of it.

I see. Any specific game or any game? Worth for me to test it or just wasting my time? Does all 580M have this kind of issue?

This is what came out as shown on the picture-.-.

[Sentinel196]

You have to have a 3D display and enable 3D Vision. Play a game and it will show up. Once it shows up you can't get rid of it.

For me (and most other users) it disappears as soon as I switch off 3D, but comes back again the next time I use 3D.

I see. Any specific game or any game? Worth for me to test it or just wasting my time? Does all 580M have this kind of issue?

This is what came out as shown on the picture-.-.

Dell are still claiming that its hardware related, but we've proven beyond resonable doubt from our testing that it is a driver or firmware issue which is present on all Dell 580m cards. It also would appear that the issue is present in the Clevo 580m cards too as people are reporting the same thing in the Acer forums.

The reason the masses aren't complaining is simply because not many people use 3D.

[skygunner27]

Dell are still claiming that its hardware related, but we've proven beyond resonable doubt from our testing that it is a driver or firmware issue which is present on all Dell 580m cards. It also would appear that the issue is present in the Clevo 580m cards too as people are reporting the same thing in the Acer forums.

The reason the masses aren't complaining is simply because not many people use 3D.

Exactly.
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[slikdealor]

So it only appears when trying to do something in 3D. Is the m18x advertised to be able to do 3d gaming?

[katalin_2003]

Not with the internal monitor as it's capable of 60Hz maximum but the cards are capable.