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    M11x R2: GPU BOOT UP ISSUE

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by yelohotshot, Apr 14, 2011.

  1. yelohotshot

    yelohotshot Notebook Consultant

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    can anyone pin point or diagnose what the problem is with my new m11x R2.

    The problem is that as soon as windows log on, the colours on my desktop wallpaper appear distorted, some what very bright and blurry, and then with-in a few seconds it blends back into the normal colour.

    If any has experienced this please respond because i wondering weather if this is a common problem, i have tried to google this but to no avail.

    Thanks
     
    yelohotshot, Apr 14, 2011
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  2. Alienware-Joel

    Alienware-Joel Notebook Consultant

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    I remember having a simular issue with my old XPS M170. Have you changed your desktop wallpaper from the default alienware ones?
     
    Alienware-Joel, Apr 14, 2011
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  3. yelohotshot

    yelohotshot Notebook Consultant

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    i changed it yes. i take it you dont have the problem now, can you remember what you did to resolve it?
     
    yelohotshot, Apr 14, 2011
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    instantcold Notebook Consultant

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    From what I think it could be, go to you Intel graphic and change it to maximum performance. It seems like the problem I had before, If its on max battery or balanced, it will wash out the colors to save battery.
     
    instantcold, Apr 14, 2011
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    yelohotshot Notebook Consultant

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    My current settings are power save, i have now changed it to MAX PERFORMANCE, I will reboot my R2 later and will post the results.

    I hope you are right but this does make logical sense....
     
    yelohotshot, Apr 17, 2011
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  6. namaiki

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    If that does happen to work, then:
    Start-> Control Panel-> Intel Graphics settings->
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    and disable Intel DPST. (screenshot is of old version)
     
    namaiki, Apr 17, 2011
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