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    M11x R2 Switching GFX (help)

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by jehnubis, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. jehnubis

    jehnubis Newbie

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    Hello,
    I have just received my M11x R2 and cannot figure out how to switch GFX between integrated and dedicated gfx. Ive tried modify settings from nvida control panel to device manager. Every game i run is still stuck running on "HD intel graphics" chip. Even when i disable the intel graphics chip, my GT 335M wont kick in.

    In Dxdiag my default gfx is intell hd

    Function key F6 does not work like R1 version.
     
    jehnubis, Jul 17, 2010
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  2. Noah14

    Noah14 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ya know, you have to add games to the optimus list.
    The M11x R2 uses an automatic system to switch the graphics card.
    The F6 key only works with the R1
     
    Noah14, Jul 17, 2010
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  3. trandrewm11x

    trandrewm11x Newbie

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    im having the same problem,
    theres a thread with a new beta driver for the nvidia thats reported to be working better, although i havnt personally seen much improvement,
    my r2 was working 100% fine upto yesterday, now today its suddenly the nvidia card wont kick in. ><
     
    trandrewm11x, Jul 17, 2010
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  4. cy246

    cy246 Notebook Consultant

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    dl the new drivers with the modified inf
     
    cy246, Jul 17, 2010
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