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post #141 of 1001
12/6/05 at 7:58pm
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Originally Posted by prostreetcamaro
Thanks alot that helped! Now it is just sitting there. What do I type in next? I am sorry I am such a NOOB at DOS.
hi,
after, u run dir, and then, u tip the xpsA01.exe (no write exactly like that), so follow the rest of the menu. good luck.
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post #142 of 1001
12/6/05 at 8:11pm
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Originally Posted by vince007
hi,
after, u run dir, and then, u tip the xpsA01.exe (no write exactly like that), so follow the rest of the menu. good luck.

I got it all done and updated to the A05 bios and installed the card and it is working like a charm!!! Used dells video drivers because i couldnt get any of them from laptopvideo2go.com to work.
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post #143 of 1001
12/6/05 at 9:54pm
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Originally Posted by Striph
It should be this:

1. Make sure 9 cell battery is in laptop.
2. Make sure 130w adapter is plugged in.
3. Boot system up, flash cracked XPS2 bios.
4. Reboot system into windows, let it refind everything.
5. Run latest XPS2 A05 Bios update.
6. Turn system off
7. Swap video cards.
8. Load up Windows, let it refind your new video card.
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Call me stupid cause I'm missing something here. I just bought the 9300 and a 7800 gtx go. I can definetly do this mod, my only question is why is there two bios' in the download on page 1? If you have a 9300 do you flash the 9300 hacked bios then the xps2 hacked bios? Or do you just do the xps2 hacked bios? I'm clear from there on out. I'm just not clear on which of the bios' to flash first. Thanks in advance for the help.
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Also, one more thing. Is the xps2 bios the same as the m170 bios.
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Thanks yet again for an answer.
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post #144 of 1001
12/6/05 at 11:06pm
You flash the XPS2 bios, the 9300 one is a failsafe so you can revert back to your original configuration. Just do the XPS one. M170 file is different from the XPS2 off the Dell support page, stick with the XPS2 A05, thats what I have working in mine.
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post #145 of 1001
12/6/05 at 11:12pm
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Originally Posted by Striph
You flash the XPS2 bios, the 9300 one is a failsafe so you can revert back to your original configuration. Just do the XPS one. M170 file is different from the XPS2 off the Dell support page, stick with the XPS2 A05, thats what I have working in mine.
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Thanks for clarifying that for me Striph. Another question. When you go to dells site, they only have xps and xps/inspiron for a selection as far as xps make and model go. Xps only has 600 and m170. Xps/inspiron only has m140/630m. Which model do you use for the bios and drivers now that your flashed and working as an xps2?
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Thanks again.

Dooh! Nevermind. I just found it under inspiron xps gen 2. Lol, enough of the dumbassness for one day. I'll leave you guys alone.
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post #146 of 1001
12/7/05 at 1:48am
Well, just call me a happy camper. My power brick, AS5, and my new 7800 all came in the mail today. So, I set out to get it installed. Creating a bootable USB proved to be quite difficult. But, once I got that done it was smooth sailing.

I'm happy to say that my stock 6800Go produced a 3dmark05 score of 3300 and my 7800 with no overclocking produced a score of 6500. I'd have to say that I'm pleased with that.

Thanks for the great guide. It made my installation quick and easy. Good luck to the rest of you. Now.....if I could just get that darn 735 to come in the mail I'd be all set.
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post #147 of 1001
12/7/05 at 1:48am
Hello, I'm considering this mod. I was just wondering if this will run hot? Will the 9300 w/ the 7800gtx in it have the same heatsink as the XPS M170 with the two copper tubes leading to the fans? Does anyone have a picture of the completed mod?
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post #148 of 1001
12/7/05 at 2:02am
Mine has the two copper tubes leading out just like on the XPS, that's why you need the right heatsink. Luckily, mine had the right one already installed, so I didn't have to wait for the one I ordered. I don't have a picture, but I'll take one when I have to open it up to do the CPU mod.

As for how hot it runs, I let it run ATITool and it leveled off at around 71 and that was without the fans kicking on full blast. I figure if I overclock it, it'll be a bit hotter than that.
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post #149 of 1001
12/7/05 at 8:41pm
Thread Starter 
I am so happy to see how this thread has exploded, thanks to everybody who has helped out the people doing this mod. I will be updating my guide soon I just have to read throught the 10 pages of posts to see what needs to be updated.

Thanks to all the brave and helpfull people.
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post #150 of 1001
12/7/05 at 9:48pm
That's a good idea. Does anyone have pictures of the completed mod, and perhaps pictures of the two heatsinks side by side?

Thanks,
John
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post #151 of 1001
12/8/05 at 2:14pm
Anyone know a good place to order a tool kit to work on a 9300/XPS 2 notebook? I need something that comes with a torx driver for loosening the screws on the GPU heatsinks.

And has anyone found a good way to ground yourself while working on your notebook? I have a grounding strap but i dont know where would be a good place to attach it to that would actually ground me.
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post #152 of 1001
12/8/05 at 5:55pm
so is the go6800 in the 9300 mxm3? will it be upgrabable to better gpu's in the future?
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post #153 of 1001
12/8/05 at 8:01pm
Thread Starter 
Has anyone verified the boot CD on page 4 works, also if anybody else has any suggestions?
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post #154 of 1001
12/8/05 at 8:26pm
I'm just gonna use an external floppy when I do it.
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post #155 of 1001
12/9/05 at 12:20am
me too. i have one from my moms d810.
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post #156 of 1001
12/9/05 at 12:34am
I have a quick question for all you guyz. Is it possible to upgrade a 64mb ati x300 to the 6800 go which was originally intended for the 9300. That will save me all the bios update & power adapter & 9 cell battery hassles. I just want a decent gaming machine, not too much into turning AA & all the other stuff on. Also i think i can get a 6800 go for around 100 or less. What do you guyz think is it possibly technically & is it a good deal or is it still better to get atleast a 6800 ultra or a 7800 even though i'm not going to use all the features. Just looking for the best bang 4 the buck.
Thanks Guyz
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post #157 of 1001
12/9/05 at 1:34am
sammykismail... send me a PM if you want a 6800. The 6800 will plug right into your 9300 without a problem. I'll sell mine for cheap if you're interested, but I won't discuss stuff here as there is a sticky that says no threads to sell stuff. So we can talk via PM if you like.

Btw, I just got my 9300 w/ a 6800 in it and it's only been turned on twice and watched 3 movies on it. Still waiting for my power adapter and cpu before I actually use the thing. =)
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post #158 of 1001
12/10/05 at 5:53am
Ever since I updated my 7800 drives my CPU has been at 800mhz, and no matter what power settings or switchxp utility setting I use, and even benchmarks it stays at 800hmz.

Anyone have a solution on how to get it back up to 2.13 manually?
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post #159 of 1001
12/10/05 at 6:05am
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Originally Posted by roachxp
Ever since I updated my 7800 drives my CPU has been at 800mhz, and no matter what power settings or switchxp utility setting I use, and even benchmarks it stays at 800hmz.

Anyone have a solution on how to get it back up to 2.13 manually?
Are you using a 130W ac adapter and a 9 cell battery?
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post #160 of 1001
12/10/05 at 6:16am
Yup, I saw the 2.13 speed before I upgraded the drivers. I tried the old ones again and now it happens with thoses too
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