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    M17x r4 no dedicated gpu

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by HaloGod2012, Jun 6, 2013.

  1. HaloGod2012

    HaloGod2012 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Can I boot and run my r4 with no dedicated gpu in it and run off integrated graphics?
     
    HaloGod2012, Jun 6, 2013
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  2. MickyD1234

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    If you mean take out the Dgpu (discreet) then I have seen this done for testing purposes (as long as you don't have the 120hz display)
     
    MickyD1234, Jun 6, 2013
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    You can manually take it out, if you press Fn+f7 you may be able to do it as well.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 7, 2013
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