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    Switchable graphics not working

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by DaUsedMCR, Apr 10, 2013.

  1. DaUsedMCR

    DaUsedMCR Notebook Guru

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    I updated to AMD's 13.3 beta 3 driver, and ever since, i can't switch the graphics to the intel graphics card. I go to right click>conffigure switchable graphics, and push the button to switch to the power saving gpu, and nothing happens. I've tried to rollback to the old drivers and control center, but its the same result. anything I can try or should I contact AMD?
     
    DaUsedMCR, Apr 10, 2013
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  2. Sekmeth

    Sekmeth Notebook Guru

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    If you have a R3, you need to do a clean installation.
    First of all, download the Dell's official latest driver and then go to the Leshtcat webpage and download his "moded driver" Ati Catalyst 13.3 beta 3 driver.

    Uninstall the current ATI drivers you have, reatart and clean the registry from all ATI drivers with CCLEANER and Driver Sweep.

    Restart whenever it ask you.

    Now, install FIRST OF ALL the Dell stock drivers and restart.
    Then, install the Leshcats "moded" driver and restart.

    After all, you will have the LATEST drivers and the switchable card option between Inyel and ATI should work OK.
    (at least it worked for me)
     
    Sekmeth, Apr 11, 2013
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