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    Is it all right for me to....

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Mike2839, Nov 29, 2010.

  1. Mike2839

    Mike2839 Notebook Consultant

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    Disable the hybrid graphics and integrated graphics in the bios?
     
    Mike2839, Nov 29, 2010
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    Yes

    When using the ac adaptor the system will default to the hybrid GPU(s)

    when you power on on with the battery the integrated GPU will automatically selected - you will then have to disbale it again in the BIOS next time you power on with the AC Adaptor
     
    dave-p, Nov 29, 2010
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    Thank you.
     
    Mike2839, Nov 30, 2010
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