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    FN+F4,F5,F7 is not working

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by CatFish007, Sep 13, 2014.

  1. CatFish007

    CatFish007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know these are controlled by alienware OCD, but i am wondering how can i make it so that OCD is turned on at boot up. because when i try to change the brightness i am able to ,however the little sun icon does not appear and let me know how bright i can make my screen. I also cant use FN+F7 because the widow asking me if i want to switch graphics cards will not appear. So basically im asking:


    1) where is Alienware OCD located

    2) How do i make it so that it is turned on every boot up and stays on..
     
    CatFish007, Sep 13, 2014
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  2. black-bean

    black-bean Notebook Consultant

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    you probably missed one or two drivers for the function keys, i forgot which one but you can search this forum on how to fresh install windows (i assume you just did a fresh win install).
    i believe theres a step by step on which drivers needed after fresh install.
    oh have you installed the command center?
     
    black-bean, Sep 13, 2014
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