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    Can't Switch to GTX 460m as a main GPU in 60hZ monitor for M17x R3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Leonkiz, Jun 28, 2011.

  1. Leonkiz

    Leonkiz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, i just get my laptop today...and i found out I can't switch the main graphic card to the GTX 460m ...i don't care about the optimous i just need the GTX 460m as the main GPU for me..and now the Integrated GPU was taken as the main GPU...it cost me alot of problem and i have BS some times @.@ anyone of you know how to disable the IGPU or how to switch the GTX 460m as the main GPU?
     
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    Just a shot in the dark, try closing all unnecessary programs then switch GPU's. Just once I had the reverse issue, couldn't switch from 6970m to IGP, and found it was a program for Logitech gaming keyboards blocking it. It was random tho cos now I can switch no trouble with the program running.
     
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    @.@ yet can't switch yet..and here come the new problem...driver power state failure blue screen...zzz...just my 1st day using this M17x r3 I feel like this is so sux...zzz
     
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    Nvidia has an Optimus system, so you don't have to switch graphics cards back and forth. It'll just give extra power when you need it.
     
    zoolian982, Jun 29, 2011
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    >.<..now i am suffering BSOD problem...i see it can't switch...but can i set default GPU as GTX 460m? as i wanna run the windows rate for the index...while i run that one it show me error because that my IGP is default GPU....
     
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    If you can contact me via aim, please do, so we can avoid forum tag.

    sn: chrisfromspain

    I'll try to help out as much as possible.
     
    zoolian982, Jun 29, 2011
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    Leonkiz Notebook Enthusiast

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    there is another problem now...the USB slot suddenly down...my mouse and external HDD can't function with the computer...the M17x r3 can't read it...this machine is getting me frustrated!! :mad:
     
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    2 things.

    List your specs(Including Bios and recently updated drivers)

    Consider asking them to replace it if it has that many failures already.
     
    zoolian982, Jun 29, 2011
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    well..i will try call them ask them a replacement if there is still too many problem....=( quite disappointed with this...well and here is my spec...thx for trying to help appreciate it alot =)

    M17x R3 | Intel i 7-2720QM 2.20GHz | 8GB Ram | GTX 460m | 60Hz | BIOS A04 | 267.64 Nvdia Driver
     
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    Try reverting to the A03 bios driver. That might help out. I know it says A04 is recommended, but for me as another R3 owner, the A04 only gave me bsod's on almost everything I ran.
     
    zoolian982, Jun 30, 2011
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    will the warranty void? if i revert it? thanks for trying to help guys appreciate it ...
     
    Leonkiz, Jun 30, 2011
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    I highly doubt using the bios from the dell site would void warranty.
     
    zoolian982, Jun 30, 2011
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