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    m11x r1 nvidia gpu problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by kroncw, Feb 12, 2011.

  1. kroncw

    kroncw Newbie

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    My alienware is unable to set to nvidia and always run on intel. Fn+F6 doesnt work. When i look at device manager, it shows that nvidia driver is active but not configured or something like unable to be used by nvidia device, However, when i disable and re-eneble the nvidia driver, it works properly and my comp switches to using nvidia gpu. The next time i switch on the comp, it runs on intel, requiring the whole manual process again to run on nvidia. My nvidia driver version is 8.17.11.9772 which window sees as the latest version. I would appreciate any explaination or aid.
     
    kroncw, Feb 12, 2011
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Download and install the latest driver straight from NVIDIA. It should fix many of the problems associated with switchable graphics.
     
    saturnotaku, Feb 12, 2011
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  3. GNandGS

    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    Eh? Install driver from that link and you will no longer be switching.
     
    GNandGS, Feb 12, 2011
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  4. Salue

    Salue Notebook Consultant

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    just go to dell website and download the latest driver for your M11x then your problem will be solved
    i think
     
    Salue, Feb 12, 2011
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  5. kroncw

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    i've tried, didnt work.
     
    kroncw, Feb 13, 2011
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    Did you try the drivers directly from NVIDIA?
     
    saturnotaku, Feb 13, 2011
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  7. GNandGS

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    If you do, be sure to set for dedicated only in BIOS. No switching if using 2xx series from their site.
     
    GNandGS, Feb 13, 2011
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