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    M14x - Intel HD Graphics 3000 v15.21.13.64.2342 - UPDATE Released 05/25

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by BatBoy, May 25, 2011.

  1. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Intel HD 3000 Win7 64 driver for Optimus and Binary Graphics

    Posted today for:
    Alienware Laptop M14x
    Alienware Laptop M18x
    Alienware Laptop M11xR3
    Alienware Laptop M17xR3

    Issue fixed:
    1. System occurs BSOD when connect Samsung 3D TV(UA46C7000WM) via HDMI.
    2. HDMI audio device/audio lose after changed primary display on extend mode.

    Link:
    http://support.dell.com/support/dow...dateid=-1&formatid=-1&source=-1&fileid=457051


    Issues? Discuss Here...
     
    BatBoy, May 25, 2011
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  2. Gearsguy

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    I dont have an m14x, but supposedly it fixes the 40mhz refresh rate drop fix.... It stays at 60mhz now
     
    Gearsguy, May 25, 2011
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  3. NerdsAreMyBrethren

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    Just installed this driver and my M14x continues to drop to 40hz when i pull the plug.
     
    NerdsAreMyBrethren, May 25, 2011
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  4. ConfusedUK

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    Confirmed on mine too.
     
    ConfusedUK, May 25, 2011
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    c1ro, May 25, 2011
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  6. lucretius

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    I installed the driver from Intel's site (ver. 15.22.1.64.2361). It does not drop to 40Hz when the plug is pulled. It appears to work well!

    L.
     
    lucretius, May 25, 2011
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    I'm having the same issue. I downloaded the driver and it still lags/low fps drop in-game for any game I'm playing.

    Here's the other concern. When I have my laptop plugged in everything is fine, but when I leave it on the battery and alt+tab to change the refresh rate from what you guys are saying from 40 to 60 it's staying at 60mhz. There is no option for me to change it at all? Maybe my m14x doesn't have the ability to change to 40mhz? I have the standard out of the box no upgrade m14x

    Thanks,
    Chris
     
    creagan1, May 26, 2011
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  8. Arklight

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    Install the drivers from intel, not from dell. (I don't mean to mislead) I installed the same drivers as lucretius did. I never experienced the 40hz drop anymore.
     
    Arklight, May 26, 2011
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  9. 2GStyle

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    Sorry to revieve an old thread but did anyone have an issue with not being able to install Intels drivers from Intel?

    I keep getting told my computer does not meet the requirements to install these drivers.

    I am still getting pushed to 40Hz on bat and dont know what to do next.

    Thanks
     
    2GStyle, Jul 24, 2011
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