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    Unofficial Ati + Intel Switchable grapics driver

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Sekmeth, Mar 14, 2013.

  1. Sekmeth

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    Is there a particular reason you're searching for modded drivers and not just updating to the current/latest driver release from Ati?
     
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    That's because I only use the ATI card on games.
    On all other things, the Intel integrated is good enought for me.

    If I install the Ati official drivers, I can't switch between Intel card / Ati card. :(
     
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    You should be able to.

    Do you get errors when updating to an official ATI driver?
     
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    Yeah, as long as you do a clean install you should be able to keep the GPU manual switch.

    Remember you've got to completely remove every single version previously installed on your laptop. After removing the catalyst from "Programs and features" check your device manager.

    Device manager--> right-click and select uninstall --> delete the driver software for this device --> Restart

    Repeat the process until you open the device manager and see "Standard VGA adapter" instead of your card, otherwise there will still be remains of the old driver. You can also use check your registry for any remains of the driver or use driver sweeper to do it for you.
     
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    If I do this, how I switch between Intel graphics card and the Ati card?

    Does the generic ATI drivers includes the "switch" option?

     
    Sekmeth, Mar 16, 2013
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    duplicate :-(
     
    Sekmeth, Mar 16, 2013
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    Do you success to install Ati official drivers and keep the Intel Switchable ?

    Thanks,
     
    quy0013163, Apr 4, 2013
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