Alienware 17 GPU issues
Hi there Having problems with my GPU im running windows 8.1 (Not liking this at all! :P) My AMD graphics will work for a short period of time, then the AMD control centre message dialog will pop up...
View ArticleAlienware x51 R2 will not boot, fan will turn on, it will beep once, then...
Here is everything I did before this happened.I removed the right panel and took out the graphics card then I removed the casing for the graphics card. I cleaned it out with pressurized air then I put...
View ArticleAlienware Aurora Boot Problem
Hi, i was working in a project and suddenly it shut down and don't turn on again, wen i try to do so, it turn up but start to beep 5 times, so i google it, somewhere say its a change de coin battery...
View ArticleCheck Media FAIL M18
i forced shutdown my alienware m18. (4months old) then i got this problem in the morning.CHECK MEDIA: FAILPRESS ANY KEY TO BOOT DEVICE:i tried to reformat my laptop, but the problem still comes out....
View ArticleNEW Alienware 17 Freezing and Disappearing mSATA Drive
I have just received my new Alienware 17 and no sooner had I gotten all my programs, games and email setup, it started freezing. Â This first happened when I started it up two days ago. Â The screen...
View Articlehow to change UEFI boot order
how to change UEFI boot order?because my UEFI order LAN IPv4 , IPv6 & windows boot manager. displayed boot time error *** media checking fail.
View ArticleAlienware M17 R3, Plugged In, Not Charging
Question:How do I get my laptop to not just maintain its current charge but furthermore actually charge up to 100% available battery, with the current issue of "Plugged In, Not Charging"?Background:I...
View ArticleIs TactX on Alienware 17 not working??.
Hi all. Everything's going great on the Command Center utilities except for TactX for me. The help seems to be based on prior Alienware 17x models still, so its help not considering the new one the AW...
View ArticleMy m18x have black screen problem! probably video card issue
My m18x have a Geforce GTX 560M and now it started freezing. I was playing a match of Dota 2 and them the screen suddenly turned black. I forced it off and turned on again and it worked fine a little...
View ArticleNew Alienware Aurora R4 problems - Please Help!!
So I'm new to this forum so please don't yell if I'm not posting in correct spot. I have questions and need answers. I just bought a new Aurora R4. I spent a lot of money as you know because I've...
View ArticleM17x-R4, nVidia 660M, Strange behavior graphics behavior?
Within the past week, I noticed a strange graphics anomaly. Certain shades of green seem to get static like pixelation. If I create a solid block of that color in paint, I see swirly pixels almost like...
View ArticleHELP!
I have an Alienware x51 r2 Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bitWhen I open "My Computer"Â I get an error message saying that "Windows Explorer has stopped working."I have reinstalled Windows, updated the BIOS,...
View ArticleMonths of trying to restore my Alienware x51 Desktop to defaults
So for months I have tried on and off to get my alienware x51 to restore to factory settings, I keep giving up because nothing I read seems to work for me.I have tried alienware respawn and its just...
View ArticleAlienware x51 Impossible to get to factory settings
So I have tried and failed many many times over months of frustration using every possible advice I can find on the internet and numerous ways to try and get it to factory settings. My computer is...
View ArticleAlienware M17R3 multiple issues - Please help, I am no expert....
I already posted this in general laptop forum, before I noticed that there is a dedicated section to alienware Hello I was wondering if any of the more seasoned alienware enthusiasts could help me...
View ArticleGraphic Card problems or...?
I own an Alienware M14x with GeForce GT 555M Graphic Card. Recently when I am playing games as usual, I found out that the fps keeps on fluctuate with a massive drop in fps for a few seconds. I tried...
View ArticleX51 R2 Reseat Hard Drive
Hi Guys, OK I have been struggling with it for a while now. My machine is crashing almost each day, once maybe twice per day from purchase. I upgraded the BIOS from A00 (I think, maybe A01) to A06...
View ArticleOld computer looking to upgrade RAM.
Hey I have a old Alienware Aurora and I am in the process of attempting to upgrade the RAM. I am pretty sure I have the Alienware Aurora r1 but it could be an r2. Everywhere I look it just calls it a...
View ArticleAlienware M15x cant detect Graphics card, GeForce GT 555M
hey guys i ask you bear with me for the whole story since i believe it may all be relevant.i just bought this laptop (M15x) pre owned, it came with windows 8.1 installed and a load of games and such...
View ArticleLaptop fan won't stop.
I've had my Alienware 17 for about a year now and it has started to act up. A while after turning it on the fans will start going at max speed and it just wont stop no matter what. Before this the fans...
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