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    IGP Drivers Not Installed?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by StockDC2, Oct 14, 2013.

  1. StockDC2

    StockDC2 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey everyone,

    I recently upgraded the hard drive in my Alienware M17X R4 with an Intel SSD 256GB drive. The install went smooth except for one kink in the armor; the Intel IGP drivers don't seem to have been installed. I was doing some research and it seems that they should have installed automatically with the ATI drivers (I have a 7970M). Is there any way that I can verify that they are indeed installed? I've tried running dxdiag but it only shows the 7970M. I've also tried right clicking on desktop and it doesn't give me an option to switch the graphics.

    Thanks for your help!
     
    StockDC2, Oct 14, 2013
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    StockDC2 Notebook Consultant

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    Whelp, it really helps to use logic sometimes. I simply pressed FN + F7 to reboot using the integrated card and the drivers installed themselves. I'm happily saving battery life using the Intel 4000 now.
     
    StockDC2, Oct 14, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

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    Awesome! Great to see that you could find the issue easily. :p
    Enjoy your Alienware!
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 16, 2013
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