Hey guys, I just get a M14x with 64GB mSATA + 1TB HDD.
However I wish to boot drive windows using mSATA.
Can anyone teach me how to do this? Thanks lotttt..

not sure about 3D.

For windows 8, before you install it, the assistant will run a test to check compatibility and if any software isn't compatible, you have to uninstall them before you can proceed the installation.

The upgrade is easy, you dont need to reinstall anything, just simple installation + restart.

There is an offer from windows 8 upgrade that if you purchase your laptop with windows 7 within july 2012 - march 2013, you can upgrade at a cost of RM50.

After you paid the rm50, you will receive cdkeys and be prompted to install a upgrade assistant which will check driver compatibility before it allows you to upgrade.

You can do clean installation like basic reformatting. You can do direct installation where every compatible apps are retained, user settings unchanged etc. It is like nothing is changed except wins 7 now becomes wins 8.

i use belkin backpack (15' laptop) for m14x r2. it costed around rm98 after discount

any people know where can fix alienware 15x laptop ?

Ok, updated mine to Windows 8 Pro. Everything is fine except it broke some of my games. Dark Soul loaded but fine until title, no display when in game. Borderland2 and Sudden Attack totally won't load.
Diablo 3, Dishonored and Crysis2 works fine though.

Just upgraded my m14xR2 to Windows 8 Pro.....not much of driver issue...everything just working out of the box....very impressed with its boot up time....previously was 11 sec...now is 7-8 sec only......for those who wanna utilize w8 features....you may wish to try the new logitech touch mouse T620...it is available at lowyat now....even without touch screen....we still can enjoy the w8 features to certain extend at least....

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Mine one is direct upgrade....no issue...some of the games got crash...bcoz the MSI afterburner was running at the background....once i disabled it.....all of the games are running without any issue....my battlefield gained additional 3-5 FPS with Windows 8 Pro platform....which i was quite impressed:-)...Was using Metro for quite sometime...once i get used to it....it is really feel good actually....especially the messages apps....which combine my facebook and MSN into one platform.....everything just become very simple actually....    

You using Dell home site installer to install the OSD?
My M14x R1 no problem and i using M14x R2 driver to install :\

Weird, mine works ok one..

FN + Volume  +- also got the osd out.

I upgraded first and then found that it's not really good after upgrade.
So did a new clean install.

Both works fine also with the OSD.

Uninstall the OSD driver >> Turn on .netframework3.5 in Programs & Features >> Install this version >> Having .netframework activated should make the driver work fine.

This one bro.

http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/my/en/...leId=2946386987

just ordered my alienware m14x r2 from dell, ordered on 22nd jan, edd on 2ned feb.

i7 3630
1gb gt650
900p res
500gb hdd
6gb ram

$1180 includes tax.
Is this a good deal?

i also ordered screen protector from ebay, crucial m4 msata 128gb $115, and corsair 4gb vengeance ram x1 for $28.

try look for it on ebay. I bought mine for $20 includes shipping. I went for the glossy, but there is matte type. the reason i went for clear glossy because i figure out matte might degrade the quality of the screen. like somehow cut down the brightness. and also the matte protector will look weird on shiny alienware the "Alienware" wording will be covered by matte protector, and it will look blurry xD just my personal preference.

Any idea whr to get Alienware M15x Battery and charger?

hi guys did u guys update your drivers at dell websites?
and yes i did and i got a Glitch on window 8 which it keeps on black screen and roll me back to the log in screen which it makes me unable to use the laptop and YES! i did call up dell and had my laptop check up trough phone and it was the software prob!

btw is this common to window 8?

waiting for dell to send the window 8 installer CD cause cant format from laptop as the prob mention above.

and i want to ask what is the best BIOS for M14x? i saw the latest is A10 or maby is because i upgrade to that version and it crash cause it work perfect before the updates zzzz

Edit! i will post some pic here if iam free 

what is the best cooling pad for alienware m14xr2?

I am using m14xr2 vertex 4 ssd, with latest bios and GPU driver. When I am playing Crysis 3 with all low settings, it becomes lag after awhile. Is this normal?

I have monitored the performance with msiafterburner. The temperature is only around 60+ celcius, but the fps hardly went above 20 after 20 minutes of playing. Normal?

which version nvidia ?
i also got problem with crysis 3. fps not stable. driver version 314.07

Who know how much for cleaning Alienware laptop & recommended place.
Extend warranty 1 year or 2 year how much? Sorry I'm newbie just got my laptop 1 week ago.

sorry for noob question.. can i upgrade my graphic card for m14x r2 ? means that i need to replace new motherboard?