**THIS LISTING IS FOR ALL ALIENWARE NOTEBOOKS CAPABLE OF USING THE HD8970M VIDEO CARD**
Please provide the following when placing your order:
1/ your Laptop model and
2/ telephone number (for shipping)
*****Drivers: http://downloads.eurocom.com/support/drivers/upgradeyourlaptop/ ****
NOT GIVING US THIS INFORMATION MEANS A DELAY IN SHIPPING!
Our cards are physically inspected and fully tested before shipping to ensure they will not be DOA.
*** Crosfire is supported with this card on Alienware/Dell Notebooks *** If you want a Crossfire setup - Simply order 2 cards***
It is very important you do your research regarding compatibility and educate yourself with regards to proper installation techniques as we do not accept returns for VGA cards. VGA cards are sensitive pieces of equipment and should be handled with care.
Shipping: We usually ship within 1-3 business days after receiving payment. Please be aware that weekends are not business days. All express methods of shipment still require 1-3 days of processing time.
Read and understand the directions below in full BEFORE making your purchase.
HERE ARE THE DRIVERS YOU WILL NEED TO USE THIS VIDEO CARD IN YOUR NOTEBOOK...
http://downloads.eurocom.com/support/drivers/zip/VGA/
Technical Assistance / Support:
If you require any Technical Assistance with installation / configuration of your newly purchased VGA module please contact our Technical Support Team and they will help you - just submit support form http://web.eurocom.com/ec/ec_support()x. Please include your eBay ID.
P PREPARATION
V Clerify your BIOS update to the latest revision for your model PRIOR to upgrading. BIOS updates can be obtained from your manufacturer.
O Obtain the service manual for your system prior to commencing installation. These are often available online from your manufacturer’s website, in the support area for your model.
O Obtain the modified VGA driver for your system. The driver can be found here:
http://downloads.eurocom.com/support/drivers/zip/Alienware/7970m/
D Download the thermal pad layout. A high res version can be found here:
http://downloads.eurocom.com/support/drivers/zip/Alienware/7970m/
REQUIRED TOOLS CHECKLIST
□ESD strap & mat □ Small flat screwdriver □Extra tools as per your service manual
□Service manual □Philips PH00 screwdriver □Modified VGA driver (link above)
Ensure you have an ESD ready, static free area to perform the installation. VGA modules are highly sensitive to ESD.
If you do not take ESD precautions you can damage your card and/or system!
Open your system to verify the placement of the key components before actually upgrading.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
U Uninstall any existing video drivers from your system.
a. PARTS REQUIRED BEFORE STARTING UPGRADE (These are included in our upgrade kits)
□HD8970M card □Thermal Paste □Thermal Pads
□X-Bracket for AMD □Four X-bracket screws
3. Disassemble your system to reach the VGA card(s). Remember to use ESD!
a. Remove the 8970M from the bag. Make sure you cut the bag carefully; you will need it in the next step!
b. Remove your old card(s) and place them in the ESD bag.
c. Clean your heatsink from any old thermal paste.
4. Apply your thermal pads on the 8970M according to the image included in this package. Your heatsink will likely only have two large rectangular thermal pads applied at first. These pads will be insufficient for your new card.
a. Verify pad placement and contact by placing the heatsink on the card. Look around all the edges and confirm that the pads are making full contact with the heatsink and that there are no components on the card touching the bare metal of the heatsink.
THIS IS IMPORTANT – DIRECT METAL-ON-CARD CONTACT CAN DAMAGE YOUR CARD.
****Some heatsinks may require physical modification to fit correctly. A rotary tool is helpful should your heatsink need modification.****
5. Install your 8970M in the system, apply a small amount of thermal paste and secure your heatsink. Reassemble your system.
6. Verify proper operation of your card (fan speed, temperatures performance)
a. We recommend running the latest version of Unigen or 3DMark11 along with HWINFO64 for temp/fan log.
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
NotebookReview forums
If you cannot get the drivers to install correctly or if you run into issues with your installation, please contact our service and support department via our Support Form, found on the Eurocom website.
Please include the following data so we can help you faster.
Your name and the email address you used when making your payment
Model and revision of your system
Your current BIOS revision
If your system is equipped with a 3D (120Hz) panel
The model of your previous VGA card
The model of your CPU
Your AC adapter wattage
A photo of the placement of your thermal pads on the card
The driver version you are attempting to use.
Thank you for choosing UpgradeYourLaptop.
Happy upgrades!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: HD8970M
Part #: NeptuneXT
Stream Processors: 1280 Stream Processors
VRAM: 4GB GDDR5
Clock/Memory: 850MHz/1200MHz
TDP: 100W
Interface: MXM 3.0B
Dimensions: 82x105mm (3.2x4.1”)
CrossFireX Connector: Yes
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