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    Probably a stupid question but......

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by SlimShady, Mar 2, 2012.

  1. SlimShady

    SlimShady ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒ&

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    Does the R3 start using the discreet graphics card on boot or do I have to hit fn + F7 to turn it on?

    As a follow up to that question, how can I tell which card is currently active?

    Discreet GPU is a 6990m.
     
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    jimbo312 Notebook Consultant

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    you could right click on desktop and click configure switchable graphics.
     
    jimbo312, Mar 3, 2012
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    Once you have loaded windows and you hit the combination of FN+F7 you will be on that GPU for as long as you want (even if you restart / turn off your system). To change it to a different GPU you will have to press again the same combination of keys. And yes, right click on your desktop / Graphics Properties (will tell you which GPU is enabled).
     
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    As others have said, in addition I find I have to restart the laptop after switching to dGPU or else it won't run at full clocks.
     
    prank1, Mar 3, 2012
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