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Old 11-29-2005, 09:40 PM   #1
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Area 51 m7700 Download Area

Last Updated: Nov 06
Last Updates:Atheros Wireless

Manufacturer Drivers:

Intel Chipset Drivers (v 8.3.0.1013) [25/08/2007]
Support for WinXP/2k/2003/x32/x64/Vista Beta

Gigabit Ethernet Controler (v 6.63) Vista Driver x86 (v 6.18) [19/01/2007]
WinXP 64 and WinXP Driver No Longer Available!
All Operating Systems [14/2/2008]

HD Audio Driver (v 1.79) Vista Driver (v 1.79) [19/10/2007]
Support for WinXP/64/2k/2003/Vista

Synaptics Touchpad Driver (v 8.3.4) Vista Driver(v 9.2.5) [b] [19/10/07]
Click on link to select OS (XP/Vista x64|x86)

Atheros Wireless Driver (v 7.3.1.109) [6/11/2007]
Thanks Hoshie! No Longer Available!

RAID Driver (v ?.?) [25/10/2007]
Thanks Hoshie!

NEC ND6500A DVD-RW Firmware
This update allows the drive to be able to use newer 16x DVD-R media.

Wireless Lan Driver


Oficial Alienware Drivers [14/2/2008]


Video Drivers:

NVIDIA Driver (v 84.26) [16/6/2006]
These are the Official Alienware Drivers

LaptopVideo2Go.com
Check LV2G to download the latest drivers for any NVIDIA video card. Don't forget to download the modded infs.


j.clausse's Forceware Tweak Guide [30/11/2005]
Tweak your NVidia Driver


BIOS and KB Controller:
Disclaimer: Owners are urged to contact Alienware before updating the BIOS and KBC to prevent voiding the warranty

Check the Alienware Official Drivers Section


Recommended Utils:

Notebook Hardware Control (Beta)
Cool Util that enables cool features such as dynamic clock swithching, see CPU and HD temps and others.
Thanks to the creator and Dexxr for helping the app work on the AW7700m


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Old 11-30-2005, 12:42 AM   #2
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I could not merge the old 7700 Download thread without it taking over this new one (chronological order). So below is the link to the old 7700 Download thread. Its been un-stickied and sent adrift in the Alienware forums. Click the link to check it out. Thanks sR->xtian for keeping everything updated!

Link to the Original Alienware 7700 Download Area

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Old 11-30-2005, 11:21 AM   #3
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hey j.clausse. You started something that just had to continue. thanks!
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Old 11-30-2005, 11:41 AM   #4
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Hi JClausse! Long time no see... I just included your tweak guide in the first post
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Old 12-04-2005, 04:57 AM   #5
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Is in the new Keyboard Bios the Future with the Fan Control? ( FN+F2) ?
Dont wanna lose this Future if i flash the Keyboard Bios...
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http://www.notebookforums.com/thread209033.html

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Old 12-05-2005, 01:44 AM   #6
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HAHA!!! Yeah Hoshie...I didn't know about that ..it does include it
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Old 12-05-2005, 07:41 AM   #7
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That new camera driver isn't working for me. Does anyone know where to find the old driver?
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Old 12-05-2005, 09:10 AM   #8
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Old 12-05-2005, 07:07 PM   #9
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Thanks Xtian!
I'm reformating my 7700 and have a question I was wondering if anyone could help me out with. I've reinstalled all the drivers I have, but in my device manager, there is still a 'multimedia controller' that I cant figure out what its refering to. Any ideas?
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Old 12-05-2005, 07:15 PM   #10
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Never Mind, I found it. It was that TV tuner I got from Ramrod.
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Old 12-05-2005, 11:31 PM   #11
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Never Mind, I found it. It was that TV tuner I got from Ramrod.
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Old 12-05-2005, 11:54 PM   #12
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updated my keyboard and system bios after waiting on the tech support line for like 40 mins. But now, I have FAN CONTROL!!! Totally worth it! Thanks all of you (and Hosie for asking if this added fan support, otherwise I would not have updated...)

EDIT- This also has fixed my fan chirp (squeak) problems!!!

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Old 12-14-2005, 11:18 AM   #13
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updated my keyboard and system bios after waiting on the tech support line for like 40 mins. But now, I have FAN CONTROL!!! Totally worth it! Thanks all of you (and Hosie for asking if this added fan support, otherwise I would not have updated...)

EDIT- This also has fixed my fan chirp (squeak) problems!!!
My tech support call took 47 minutes total (I decided to time it to see if I could beat you!), and about 40 of those minutes was spent convincing them that I needed a BIOS update. Here's what you need to do (if you're trying to preserve your warranty that is!)
1. Download both the Keyboard Controller bios and System bios listed above and (following the pdf directions of course ) create the bootable CD's.
2. Call the alienware number and tell the tech support guys that you want to flash the bios because you hear a sound like the fans need lube (or 'like a squirrel trapped inside your case' like I said) when it is running at idle. Also, that you already opened up and blew out the CPU and Video Card area with compressed air as their FAQ says to do.
3. Suggest that you heard from somewhere (Hmm... wonder where?) that people have been having success stopping this noise with the new KBC and system bios updates and that you'd also like the nifty new feature of Fn-F2 turning your fans on high.
4. Assure them that your machine is not overheating for about 10 minutes.

That's how I got them to allow the BIOS update - They're very stingy about allowing BIOS updates, but if you're persistent, you can enjy the Fn-F2 goodness!

Good luck!
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Old 02-21-2006, 03:46 PM   #14
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I have the MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-845S Drive in my system. I have been doing some ripping of my collection into iTunes and seem to be noticing some buffering issues with the drive. Is there any updated drivers for this device that you know off?

Anybody else having similar problems?

I am now looking for a second drive to use in the system any advice would be appreciated!

Thank you.
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Old 01-24-2007, 05:51 PM   #15
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Synaptics released a Vista Driver
http://www.synaptics.com/support/drive.cfm
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