The issue is a weak die/packaging material set, which may fail with GPU temperature fluctuations. If your GPU fails, you may see intermittent symptoms during early stages of failure that include:
* Multiple images
* Random characters on the screen
* Lines on the screen
* No video
Dell recommends that you flash your system BIOS (see links in the table below). Each of these BIOS updates listed in the table below modifies the fan profile to help regulate GPU temperature fluctuations. Note: if you are already experiencing video-related issues like the bullet points above, updating the BIOS will not correct them. Dell will provide support for customers who have experienced GPU failure according to the terms of the system warranty.
Quelle
Ich habe ein Vostro mit einer potenziell betroffenen Karte (8600M GT). Fehler kann ich nicht vorstellen. Nur baum Aufwachen aus dem Standby habe ich für den Bruchteil einer Sekunde Artefakte, die dann weg sind.
Hat jemand den Patch schon installiert und weiß was er tut? Nicht, dass dann der Lüfter die ganze Zeit läuft...