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    MX17 R4 Single GPU only

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by bolko7, Nov 14, 2013.

  1. bolko7

    bolko7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I am looking for info about turning off Intel GPU in R4, I know I could do it in my R3 but for god sake can not find the same thing in R4 bios setting. Is it possible to run only on ATI 7970m in r4 ? I looked around forums but could not find a answer to this.

    Thanks for your help ppl

    PS. Sorry for my poor English
     
    bolko7, Nov 14, 2013
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    amitvig22 Notebook Consultant

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    Function F7 will make you run only your dedicated GPU.
     
    amitvig22, Nov 14, 2013
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  3. loafer987

    loafer987 Notebook Consultant

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    As amit said, hold FN and press F7. you'll get a warning screen forcing you to reboot. After you reboot check the device manager and you should only see your discrete graphics card under display adapters. Dont forget to switch back (same button combo) when you go back to running on the battery.
     
    loafer987, Nov 14, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Same as above, if that doesn't work let us know.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 14, 2013
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    paradigm Notebook Deity

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    are yyou trying to disable the INTEL IGP for good, or trying to disable enduro

    If you want to disable the intel IGP for good, then an unlocked BIOS is what you need to look for

    If you want to diable enduro (thats when both cards are active...which you will see as Intel's driver interface working) hit F7 and allow it to reboot
     
    paradigm, Nov 15, 2013
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    bolko7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for you help, FN+F7 worked.
     
    bolko7, Nov 15, 2013
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