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    M17X R4 Integrated Graphics 'Not Detected' in BIOS

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Dangerous_Dave, May 27, 2016.

  1. Dangerous_Dave

    Dangerous_Dave Notebook Guru

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    Hi all,

    I have an M17X R4 with an i7 3610QM and an AMD 7970M in it, however when I tried to install the HD4000 drivers on the DVD, it said the computer didn't meet minimum requirements. Lo and behold, in the BIOS, it isn't even detecting the integrated GPU.

    Any ideas why this might be? Thing is running a bit toasty being on discrete GPU all the time.
     
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    JAY8387 Notebook Consultant

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    i think you probably need to switch the gfx output manually via fn + f7(please check) and then restart
    then try installing drivers for hd4000
    nvidia systems dont require it because of optimus(non 3d systems)

    also you could try these methods if it is getting a bit hot(at own risk)
    1 increase fan speed via hwinfo
    2 clean the heat sink radiator and fan by opening the laptop
    3 repaste
     
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    I tried fn+f7 but didn't seem to do anything, before or after restart. No integrated graphics detected in BIOS and no additional graphics adaptors detected in Windows.
     
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    What does it show in the sound card option?
    What OS?
    Try hitting fn-f7 and see if the sound card changes

    If you are still facing issues I suggest flashing the bios, even if it means the A13
     
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    Reluctant to install A13 BIOS as windows 8 only? I'm on W7.

    I've tried 3 of the earlier BIOS and none detect iGPU.

    Sound card gives AMD High Def and Sound Blaster Recon

    Just called Dell and they suggest CPU fault (?), and thereby motherboard replacement.
     
    Dangerous_Dave, Jun 8, 2016
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