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    switch discret graphic to onbard on a M17x-r2 ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by luan330, Mar 13, 2012.

  1. luan330

    luan330 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I have a M17x-r2 and im trying to switch discret graphic to onbard graphic. I tried to go to BIOS and set the hybrid graphic option but it is not there. i also tried to hit FN+F7 but it doesnt do anything.

    how can i get the FN+F7 button works ?

    thanks !!!
     
    luan330, Mar 13, 2012
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I don't think the m17x r2 has integrated graphics. :( I think you have an m17x r1 or maybe an r3. :(
     
    bigtonyman, Mar 13, 2012
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    The M17x R2 does not have an onboard GPU.
    It uses Stealth Mode to save battery life.
     
    katalin_2003, Mar 13, 2012
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Yea, what they said ^^
     
    DR650SE, Mar 13, 2012
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    luan330 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok if it doesnt have on bard gpu then why i have the GFX (F7) button on my keyboard ?
     
    luan330, Mar 13, 2012
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    if you have a dual GPU system I bet you have an m17x r1(not sure how that hybrid switching works). The m17x r3 is a single card system and function (F7) turns on and off the integrated graphics for AMD cards. My one question is what GPU/GPU's do you have? This answer should help determine your system. :)
     
    bigtonyman, Mar 14, 2012
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    luan330 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a m17x r2 and my gpu is ATI Mobility Radeon HD4870

    thanks !
     
    luan330, Mar 14, 2012
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    The FN F7 thing is there because dell did not re design the keyboard when it went from R1 to R2. They use the same keyboard. The R2 does not have on board/integrated graphics, and that button is useless. Since the systems are very similiar, it made better sense for Dell to use the same keyboard, rather then contract to have the same keyboard made, without the FN F7 markings. It was more a business/cost saving decision than anything else.
     
    DR650SE, Mar 14, 2012
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