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    Save Power Mode + External Monitor

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by DeeVu, Dec 10, 2010.

  1. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    I am curious. I think I know why but being the very inexperienced techie that I am I do not think I have the right answer in my head.

    Is it absolutely imperative that the m11x switch to "Improved Performance Mode" AKA Nvidia Gt335m Mode when you connect to an external monitor? I would like to keep it on the save power mode to do work but have not figured out if that is possible. Any ideas / Definite answers?
     
    DeeVu, Dec 10, 2010
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  2. Scottyballs

    Scottyballs Notebook Consultant

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    im trying it now and it will not work unless im running the GT335..
     
    Scottyballs, Dec 10, 2010
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  3. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Yeah. That is what I am wondering about. Why is that? And is there anyway around it?
     
    DeeVu, Dec 10, 2010
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    The HDMI port requires the nvidia card but VGA does not. I'm not sure about Displayport though.
     
    c4sc4, Dec 10, 2010
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  5. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Ah that makes sense. Haha. Wow, I cannot believe I overlooked that. Thanks :)
     
    DeeVu, Dec 11, 2010
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