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    Problem with some games after upgrade 780M to 980M AW 17R5

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Maxx73, Feb 21, 2016.

  1. Maxx73

    Maxx73 Newbie

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    Hi guys
    Sorry for my english but i'm not english ...
    I have small problem with Fallout 4 and The Division Beta. Games don't use my 980M - they are starting with Intel HD4600 - I know that because when games start graphics fan almost doesn't work and processor fan starting with maximum RPM...
    I install modded drivers from
    http://downloads.eurocom.com/support/drivers/upgradeyourlaptop/Alienware/
    Version 359.00 and 358.50 and still same problem.
    Of course i try start both games with right button with hight performance nvidia graphic processor
    After that I enter to device manager and manually turn off INTEL HD graphic but that don't help...
    My card ID is 05AA1028 REV A1 and I update bios to A14

    Do you have any solution ?
     
    Maxx73, Feb 21, 2016
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  2. loafer987

    loafer987 Notebook Consultant

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    Some games just wont get detected by the nvidia driver. You can manually force them to in the nvidia control panel. If that doesn't work, you might have to run the games in dedicated mode. (Fn-F5 and reboot) You might have to reinstall your driver in dedicated mode because the 980m isnt actually supported by the alienware 17 R1. I run my alienware 17 R1 in dedicated graphics mode all the time anyways. The only draw-back to this is bad battery life.
    Good luck!
     
    loafer987, Feb 22, 2016
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  3. Maxx73

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    Do you know maybe how to install latest drivers from nvidia site ?
     
    Maxx73, Feb 22, 2016
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    loafer987 Notebook Consultant

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    https://www.techinferno.com/index.p...termarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf/
    I go here for my modded inf. keep in mind anything newer than 359.06 seems to have severe issues with black screens and crashing. especially with prema's vbios.
    Heres the 361.91 info https://www.techinferno.com/index.p...ort-modded-inf/&do=findComment&comment=138165
    I havent tested these yet. im very happy with the 359.06 drivers. I have had zero throttling until i hit the upper temp limits with prema's vbios. I just flashed svl7's vbios tonight and so far its much much better for anyone not looking to overclock. Much lower voltage which has dropped my temps drastically.
     
    loafer987, Feb 22, 2016
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  5. Maxx73

    Maxx73 Newbie

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    Hey!
    Thanks for answers :)
    I don't need OC and have oryginal card vbios on my 980m - anyway i'm happy about temperatures etc
    On yours opinion update vbios can help ?
    [​IMG]
     
    Maxx73, Feb 22, 2016
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    Solo wing Notebook Consultant

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    If you need an unlocked vbios or having a throttling issue you could flash a modded vbios. Other than that I see no reason to change your current one.
     
    Solo wing, Feb 22, 2016
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