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    No hybrid graphics option

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by classified2142, Feb 7, 2012.

  1. classified2142

    classified2142 Newbie

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    I know there are many threads on this but I cant find one for my problem. I have a M17x with an intel i7, 6gb of ram and a hd4870.

    My problem is that there is no intergrated graphics on my laptop, fn+f7 doesnt do any thing and when I go into the bios there is no hybrid graphics option in the bios.

    Also I cant find the drivers for the integrated graphics card.

    Thanks for any help :)
     
    classified2142, Feb 7, 2012
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  2. wingman_214

    wingman_214 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Only the sandy bridge processors came with integrated graphics. The switchable graphics started with the R3.
     
    wingman_214, Feb 7, 2012
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    Greywolf22 Notebook Deity

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    Exactly what wingman said...no integrated graphics cards on the R2.
     
    Greywolf22, Feb 7, 2012
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  4. classified2142

    classified2142 Newbie

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    what does the gfx button do then? (fn+f7)
     
    classified2142, Feb 8, 2012
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