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    Switchable graphics key

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by NewAgeMessiah, Oct 24, 2011.

  1. NewAgeMessiah

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    Okay when i take the power cable out it comes up with the "switcable graphics" option of fn + F7, I press this, and its says "Yes to enable, or No to Cancel"

    The issue when i press yes to switch to the intergrated graphics it dosent work, or am i just being dumb? (ive checked in the CCC and it dosent say its changed to Intel HD Graphics, its still on my 6870)

    Any ideas?
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 24, 2011
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  2. SlickDude80

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    Are you able to switch to integrated graphics via CCC? I'm just trying to isolate if its a AMD driver issue or if its an issue with the Alienware software
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 24, 2011
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  3. NewAgeMessiah

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    Wont let me do it in the CCC, asuming its an AMD driver issue then.
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 24, 2011
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    yeah, I cant do it either - but ive not really been fussed.
     
    Shozuki, Oct 24, 2011
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    Im currently downloading the drivers from AMD (28/Sept/2011) to see if that will resolve it.

    Least its not a hardware issue as the keys actually work :)
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 24, 2011
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    yeah, the 11.9 drivers. I already have those and it hasnt worked for me...

    I feel as though I need to install the integrated drivers over the top of 11.9, but I cant seem to delete or re-install, hence I gave up...
     
    Shozuki, Oct 24, 2011
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    Make sure you don't have any programs running (even browser windows). It won't switch if you do.
     
    TostitoBandito, Oct 24, 2011
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    thanks for that, going to try it now.
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 24, 2011
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    Just tested, working fine now after the driver update.

    probably helped i had nothing open when trying it too.

    cheers guys
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 24, 2011
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    hmm, im on 11.9 too, even with nothing open it wont change... I can see if I right click and select configure switchable graphics..

    I then click on the integrated card, but apply is always greyed out...
     
    Shozuki, Oct 24, 2011
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    some items in the task tray will prevent it from switching too...like MSN and other programs...
     
    steve1ddd, Oct 24, 2011
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    Worked for me. Rep'ed!
     
    Dr. J, Oct 24, 2011
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    coolio, i didn't even think about this. So it worked...+rep :D
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 24, 2011
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    You doing this via the catalyst control centre or the intel HD drivers?
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 25, 2011
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    erm, well it only opens catalyst control centre, and well the option to apply is just greyed out.

    I still think I need to re-install the intel driver - just checking it is this one right?:

    Drivers and Downloads
     
    Shozuki, Oct 25, 2011
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    Thats the one.

    Make sure your on newest AMD drivers too via their website, ill ping you a link if you need it.

    Also, make sure your not using the new version of messenger as that dosent agree with it at all either apparently.
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 25, 2011
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