This wiki page documents the configuration and troubleshooting specific to the Alienware M14xR2 laptop.
See the Installation guide for installation instructions.
System Specifications
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The M14xR2 base model comes with the following options:
Base model
- Intel® Core™ i5 or i7
- 6GB or 8GB or 12GB or 16GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM
- 1GB or 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
- 1366x768 or 1600x900 WLED TrueLife 14' screen
- 750GB or 1000GB SATA drives and SSD until 500GB
- SuperMulti 8x DVD±R/RW or Blu-ray double layer reader BD-ROM, DVD+RW, CD-RW
- 8 cell Lithium-ion battery (63 W/h)
- 1,3 megapixel webcap with 2 microphones
- Optional 4.0 bluetooth
- Wireless N capable
Ports
- RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (2x)
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 with PowerShare technology
- Mini display port
- HDMI 1.4
- VGA port
- 9 in 1 card reader
- Audio jack 1/8' (2x)
- Input audio jack 1/8' (can be used for 5.1 audio output)
- Security port
lspci
output
Ethernet
The AR8132 Ethernet controller uses the atl1c module and works out-of-the-box with Linux kernel 3.x.
Wireless LAN & Bluetooth
Alienware M14xR2 comes with the AR9462 chipset[dead link 2020-03-28 ⓘ] which provides WLAN and Bluetooth capabilities.
Wireless LAN is working out of the box with the ath9k module:
Bluetooth:
This article or section needs expansion.
Sound
This computer is using the CA0132 chipset.Alsa should work out of the box except for some bugs.
For those using 3.8 kernel note that card sometimes will do random noise that can be fixed by reloading the corresponding module saying that buffer position should be fixed:
If you lose sound after system wake you can recover it by rebooting into Windows and booting Linux again. This may have to do with a firmware problem.There's also no headphone detection.
In kernel 3.9 firmware problem seems to be fixed and headphone detection is working (If speakers don't automute go to alsamixer and unmute HP/Speaker Auto Detect). A lot of channels and fx were added to alsa. Automute only works with the one headphone and microphone jack and not with the earphones jack. This should be reported.
Touchpad
Works out of the box.See Synaptics
Video
Since kernel 3.5, PRIME technology is officially supported by the Nouveau graphic drivers. This means that the Nvidia Optimus GPU used in this computer is supported. You need to install bumblebee to let vgaswitcheroo disable your graphics card.
In kernel 3.7 power managing methods were added, so battery life increased a lot.
Kernel 3.10 is coming with a lot of fixes in the Nouveau driver for our NVE0 (Kepler) graphics card. We are expecting a lot of power management improvements.
Control of the light colors
Supported by alienware-kbl a software to manage the light colors with a graphical interface, python or bash commands.
BIOS
Current latest version is A12 from InsydeH20.
The updater provided by Dell is windows only. If you want to update and you don't have Windows I recomend you using HirensBoot CD and Unetbooting for creating an Windows Live USB in order to flash the bios.
It contains the flasing utility and the update file (isflashWin.bin).WARNING: This file should not be used with the DOS flashit utility!As it seems this file is an MSDOS executable file which holds LZMA data inside. I could never get it working.
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Thanks to the heavy base unit, opening the lid with one alienware m14xr2 is no problem. The M14x R2 might have a range of the latest technologies inside but a new exterior looks identical to the original M14x.
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Generally, we almost have to call these values customary in this class of notebooks so we cannot criticize Alienware m14xr2 too harshly for this. Central software, the M14x's 1. Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section. In short, the M14x R2 feels solid.
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lspci
output
Ethernet
The AR8132 Ethernet controller uses the atl1c module and works out-of-the-box with Linux kernel 3.x.
Wireless LAN & Bluetooth
Alienware M14xR2 comes with the AR9462 chipset[dead link 2020-03-28 ⓘ] which provides WLAN and Bluetooth capabilities.
Wireless LAN is working out of the box with the ath9k module:
Bluetooth:
This article or section needs expansion.
Sound
This computer is using the CA0132 chipset.Alsa should work out of the box except for some bugs.
For those using 3.8 kernel note that card sometimes will do random noise that can be fixed by reloading the corresponding module saying that buffer position should be fixed:
If you lose sound after system wake you can recover it by rebooting into Windows and booting Linux again. This may have to do with a firmware problem.There's also no headphone detection.
In kernel 3.9 firmware problem seems to be fixed and headphone detection is working (If speakers don't automute go to alsamixer and unmute HP/Speaker Auto Detect). A lot of channels and fx were added to alsa. Automute only works with the one headphone and microphone jack and not with the earphones jack. This should be reported.
Touchpad
Works out of the box.See Synaptics
Video
Since kernel 3.5, PRIME technology is officially supported by the Nouveau graphic drivers. This means that the Nvidia Optimus GPU used in this computer is supported. You need to install bumblebee to let vgaswitcheroo disable your graphics card.
In kernel 3.7 power managing methods were added, so battery life increased a lot.
Kernel 3.10 is coming with a lot of fixes in the Nouveau driver for our NVE0 (Kepler) graphics card. We are expecting a lot of power management improvements.
Control of the light colors
Supported by alienware-kbl a software to manage the light colors with a graphical interface, python or bash commands.
BIOS
Current latest version is A12 from InsydeH20.
The updater provided by Dell is windows only. If you want to update and you don't have Windows I recomend you using HirensBoot CD and Unetbooting for creating an Windows Live USB in order to flash the bios.
It contains the flasing utility and the update file (isflashWin.bin).WARNING: This file should not be used with the DOS flashit utility!As it seems this file is an MSDOS executable file which holds LZMA data inside. I could never get it working.
We show the least amount of ads whenever possible. Digital Versus Gaming laptops and inch chassis are rarely a good mix. The standard layout will save one from having to familiarize oneself with the keyboard. There is also a new heat shield that protects the RAM that has to be removed with an additional screw if you want to upgrade the memory. Arkham City,' the M14x notched 41 fps on low at x , slightly higher than the 37 fps average. Keyboard and trackpad are both of a decent size and perfect for gaming.
Uploader: | Tutilar |
Date Added: | 1 March 2017 |
File Size: | 21.7 Mb |
Operating Systems: | Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/2003/7/8/10 MacOS 10/X |
Downloads: | 20157 |
Price: | Free* [*Free Regsitration Required] |
Alienware M14xR2 Specs – CNET
Thanks to the heavy base unit, opening the lid with one alienware m14xr2 is no problem. The M14x R2 might have a range of the latest technologies inside but a new exterior looks identical to the original M14x.
The notebook's bottom was 97 degrees, which is slightly higher than our degree comfort threshold. AlienTouch controls touchpad functions such as tapping and palm rejection, while AlienAdrenaline enables users to create custom shortcuts. The glossy inch display on the M14x alienware m14xr2 an attractive one, with a fairly high 1,by resolution. Please share our article, every link counts! Configuration alienware m14xr2 backlight via pre-installed software. On 3DMark11, the M14x scored 2, far above the mainstream category average.
Alienware m14x R2
Such strong alienware m14xr2 produce inspiring application performance as demonstrated in our benchmarks. There is also a new m14xr22 shield that protects the RAM that has to be removed with an additional screw if you want to upgrade the memory. Sleek design; Vivid display with wide viewing angles; Customizable lighting; Solid alienware m14xr2 and graphics.
Generally, we almost have to call these values customary in this class of notebooks so we cannot criticize Alienware m14xr2 too harshly for this. Central software, the M14x's 1. Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section. In short, the M14x R2 feels solid.
To be fair, that notebook has a larger Slot-load optical drive, alienware m14xr2 USB 3. Get Our Best Stories!
Alienware m14x R2 Review & Rating |
But Alienware has apparently not gotten the memo about that. When we ran a full-screen Hulu video for alienware m14xr2 minutes, the touchpad and the space between the G and H keys measured 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
This makes in-game music and sound much more enjoyable … particularly when compared to laptops that have downward-facing, lap-firing speakers which suffer from muffled sound. This newsletter may alienware m14xr2 advertising, deals, or affiliate links.
Alienware M14x R2 Review: Better Than The Original
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The M14x R2 uses the same Klipsch-branded speakers and the previous generation notebook.
Alienware M14x R2 Camera Driver
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Alienware M14x R2 Drivers Windows 10
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Alienware M14x R2 Webcam Driver
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