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    Disabling iGPU and Using WiDi

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Amox05, Jul 20, 2012.

  1. Amox05

    Amox05 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you disable the integrated GPU does that mean that you cannot use the WiDi function of your wireless card? Or can WiDi use both the IGPU and dedicated GPU?
     
    Amox05, Jul 20, 2012
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  2. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I think you need the intel GPU enabled for it to work. Don't quote me on that though as I haven't ever used it.
     
    bigtonyman, Jul 20, 2012
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    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Jul 20, 2012
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