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    How do i swap my graphic cards? (not physically)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Thrane5, Oct 15, 2012.

  1. Thrane5

    Thrane5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, i got one called graphic properties, i've heard that it is there i can swap it, but i can't find anything??

    Please help me that would be a big help :)
     
    Thrane5, Oct 15, 2012
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    could you explain more.

    what laptop have you got and what graphics card is in there and what do want to swap it to.

    the more information you give the better we can help
     
    MrDJ, Oct 15, 2012
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  3. Thrane5

    Thrane5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh yea ofc. sorry, :eek: It's an Alienware m17x3 i got a nvidia geforce 560m graphic card, but i'm using my standard graphic card (Intel(R) HD graphics Family) if that can help :)
     
    Thrane5, Oct 15, 2012
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  4. kuncheesh

    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    Has it got Nvidia Optimus technology ?? (Is there a sticker on your laptop saying so ??). If so switching is automatic, It will detect the graphics load and switch accordingly. Still if you want manual switch you can right click desktop>>Nvidia Control Panel>>3Dsettings to choose which all applications to use Nvidia GPU

    If it does not support Optimus then it will use an older technology called "Switchable Graphics". I think you have to change graphics inside the BIOS for that (Not sure)
     
    kuncheesh, Oct 15, 2012
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  5. Thrane5

    Thrane5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok ty for your information :) What is BIOS? :eek:

    And it does'nt support Optimus
     
    Thrane5, Oct 15, 2012
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    BIOS: Basic Input Output System
    it is basically the relay between your drivers and the harware
     
    rjtnag, Oct 15, 2012
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    tetsussaiga Notebook Evangelist

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    Try Fn+F7?
     
    tetsussaiga, Oct 15, 2012
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    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    BIOS is the basic control panel for your computer that is available at bootup. Normally you enter a key at bootup to enter the bios. This key is usually F2 or Del in most computers
     
    kuncheesh, Oct 18, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Here is some extra info about the Optimus and how it works.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 19, 2012
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