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    Is there a way to force integrated graphics on 3D R3 with unlocked BIOS?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jellycow, May 8, 2012.

  1. jellycow

    jellycow Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know this might be a really stupid question...

    If I were to use an unlocked A08 BIOS on my R3, is there a way to disable the NVIDIA card so the laptop will be forced to run using the integrated graphics? Since I have the 3D display, I don't have the Optimus option. I would only do this if I find myself somewhere where I don't have access to my AC Adapter. I just wanted to see if it's even possible before I end up accidentally bricking my R3 requiring a blind flash...

    Thanks for any insight!
     
    jellycow, May 8, 2012
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  2. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    No you cannot do this as the iGPU does not support signal over eDP which is what the 120Hz display is connected with.
     
    widezu69, May 8, 2012
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    ViolentArmy Notebook Consultant

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    I know in the A08 modded bios there is an option to select which gpu comes first, not I don't know if that will disable the Nvidia GPU entirelly or just use the IGPU first and then switch two the Nvidia if anything load worthy starts up.

    Bios Screenshot
    (The attach file wasn't working for me)

    widezu69 got their first with a better response
     
    ViolentArmy, May 8, 2012
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  4. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    don't even try integrated with the 120hz screen...you'll get a black screen on boot and the only way back is a blind bios flash
     
    SlickDude80, May 8, 2012
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  5. jellycow

    jellycow Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ah that explains why Optimus is disabled in general. I'm assuming it might be remotely possible to still do this if you have an external display plugged in...but it would defeat the purpose since why would you plug in an external display without the notebook being ac powered...

    Thanks for the responses everyone...it saved me the trouble of learning a blind-flash process (which sounded pretty similar to an android tablet nvflash process).
     
    jellycow, May 8, 2012
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