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    intel gpu problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jem286, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. jem286

    jem286 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a r3 with the 6990 had some issues tech replaced motherboard now my graphic switching does not work at all. does not even show up in the device manger for the intel gpu

    the steps i took so far are

    1. reinstall ati drivers
    2. removed 6990 computer booted on intel gpu fine install drives and restarted worked fine. put 6990 back in to machine and intel gpu does not show.


    any suggestions and had any one had this happen to them in the past
     
    jem286, Sep 14, 2011
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    Villosa Notebook Deity

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    If it's not showing in BIOS then you should turn off, unplug, pull out battery, pull out CMOS battery, hold power button for 30 seconds, and assemble. This will clear any BIOS errors and should fix your IGP issue. I had the same thing happen when I swapped my screen for the B+RGLED. Had to reset the BIOS for my IGP to show again.
     
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    jem286 Notebook Enthusiast

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    worked thank you
     
    jem286, Sep 14, 2011
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    Villosa Notebook Deity

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    Nice, good to know. Have fun!
     
    Villosa, Sep 14, 2011
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