It looks like a new version is up ... v2.7.25.0 . Apparently, it says A01 because releases start over on what they consider as a major version (now, up to 2.7.x).

So, we have a fairly major release of new Command Center software ... I think I might go try it. Says it's finally WHQL . Aurora and Area-51 only.

This link works ...

www.dell.com/.../DriverFileFormats

The last previous version 2.6.17.0 (A05) is here, but of course, the link is broken.

www.dell.com/.../DriverDetails

If the new one (top link) doesn't work, let me know and I will try to find v2.6.17.0 on the FTP server for you.

That v2.7.25.0 won't install. I think it's for the x51 which would explain the A01.   Says the installation package is not compatible with the platform. I'll try some more to see if I can find one that works.

That v2.7.25.0 won't install. I think it's for the x51 which would explain the A01.   Says the installation package is not compatible with the platform. I'll try some more to see if I can find one that works.

Really?

It says:

Compatibility

Ok, so now I HAVE TO go try it .

The last previous version 2.6.17.0 (A05) is here, but of course, the link on that page is broken.   www.dell.com/.../DriverDetails   ... I will try to find v2.6.17.0 on the FTP server for you.

Download directly from FTP server here:

http://ftp.dell.com/app/Alienware_Command-Center-Des_A05_R308775.exe

Release Date: 7/14/2011
Version: 2.6.17.0 Command Center for Desktops, A05 
 
Compatibility: 
Alienware Desktop Area-51/Area-51 ALX
Alienware Desktop Aurora/Aurora ALX
Alienware Desktop Aurora-R2
Alienware Desktop Aurora-R3

Systems Operating systems:  Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit

... I've been running this one for 6 months now.

The new v2.7.25.0 worked for me on Aurora R1 (x58). This version has AlienAdrenaline.

Did you install lke this:

- Be sure you have Admin privileges. Disable any Virus Protection software temporarily

- UNINSTALL the current Command Center through the Control Panel- Add/Remove Programs

- Restart the PC if asked to

- Be sure you have Admin privileges. Disable any Virus Protection software temporarily

- Install the latest Command Center that you downloaded earlier from website (Not from the Resource DVD).

- Reboot the PC when finished

- Make a small change to each of 3 sub-apps and save/apply them.

- Test the functionality of the Command Center.

yeah no way i am installing any bios updates off dell right now, its way to messed up.

The new one is a no go on the Area 51. If you look at the downloads for the Area 51 you can see they are all messed up. Look at the versions and dates. I just hope someone doesnt try that A03 BIOS...

yeah it says no go for me to, i tired it already. i got a version thats working i will just wait until the driver update page is straight i guess

The new one is a no go on the Area 51. If you look at the downloads for the Area 51 you can see they are all messed up. Look at the versions and dates. I just hope someone doesnt try that A03 BIOS...

Strange it's not working on Area-51.

While your MIO-Board is slightly different than the Aurora's, usually ... any Command Center that works on Aurora has traditionally worked on Area-51. Since the x51 is so small, I think it might have a third version of the desktop MIO-Board.

In fact, there's always just been 2 versions of CC ... one for Desktops, one for Laptops. Maybe when they added x51, they messed up the signature of the Area-51? We will have to wait and see if it works on x51.

The Drivers and Downloads file area being messed up is a separate issue. See my other recent posts on the issue (both here and in Rockstar area).

Yeah it could be an issue with just the installer. Did they remove the thermal control section and replace it with the alien adrenaline or what? If so then how do you control the vents and fan speeds?