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    Have a bit of a problem with Graphics Switch!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by linovusa, Oct 16, 2011.

  1. linovusa

    linovusa Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently updated my Nvidia Driver to 285.35 version. I have 335m series. After the update I no longer have an option to switch between the graphics on the m11x, i tried going back to the older version of the driver and still have no option. It is stuck on the other than High Performace gfx card. Is there a way to do it manually through DOS or BIOS? Thank you
     
    linovusa, Oct 16, 2011
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Do you have an M11x R1 or R2?
     
    namaiki, Oct 16, 2011
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    SA Spurs1 Notebook Consultant

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    I was told you lose that function when you update the driver on the R1. Do not know if you can go back. Do not know how it effects the R2. You may have to re image the drive. Maybe someone will chime who knows for sure.
     
    SA Spurs1, Oct 16, 2011
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  4. deadboy90

    deadboy90 Notebook Evangelist

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    You can go back no problem, i did several times to see if it gave me any boost in fps to no avail, download the 197.xx divers off the DELL site, run driversweeper to clear out the old drivers and then install the new ones.
     
    deadboy90, Oct 16, 2011
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    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    There are 197 and 263 drivers avail for R1. Each persons result may vary so you may actually have better perf using the 197 over later ones... even including ver 999999999.

    Should not need driver sweeping. 263 gives clean install option also.

    Driver chasing isn't as relevant anymore and was never actually a proven performance path. This is more true the older the hardware... I'm running 285ver on my old 6200AGP card. Almost none of the driver improvements in YEARS apply to that card.
     
    GNandGS, Oct 17, 2011
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  6. deadboy90

    deadboy90 Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah, i knew it was a long shot but I was desprate to get The Witcher 2 to work lol
     
    deadboy90, Oct 17, 2011
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  7. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist

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    linovusa - welcome to NBR. We are very glad you joined us and I look forward to seeing more posts as you become integrated with the Alienware Community.

    The search feature in the forum does not always produce the best results and hunting for information can sometimes be time consuming. You can use Google to help dial in on what you are looking for. As an example for your current troubleshooting situation, try Google searching for information using what is highlighted in bold as a prefix, follow by specific key words:

    site:forum.notebookreview.com M11x optimus problem

    With respect to the answers you are looking for today, we have the M11xR2/R3 - NVidia Optimus Issues/Whitelisting Problems thread that should be a great place for this discussion. As some of our friends have pointed out, you may not find Optimus support with the driver you installed.

    As a new member, I think you will also find these threads very helpful getting started:

    Alienware General Information & HOW TO: Search the forum - *READ BEFORE POSTING*

    Forum Rules

    Again, welcome to the NBR Community.

    - Mr. Fox
     
    Mr. Fox, Oct 17, 2011
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  8. linovusa

    linovusa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanx for the help guys. I have a good feeling that will work.
     
    linovusa, Oct 17, 2011
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