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    GMA HD on 520M/540M CPUs

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Aikimox, Feb 17, 2010.

  1. Aikimox

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    Was wondering if it's possible to utilize the IGP on these CPUs in M17X-R2?
     
    Aikimox, Feb 17, 2010
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    The chipset doesn't support it.
     
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    :p Intel IGP on Intel CPU placed on Intel chipset build for that CPU = Doesn't support... Funny and sad.
     
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    I'm not asking for the luxury of hybrid switching BTW, just a simple BIOS switching, locking the GPUs/ unlocking the IGP,...that's all. I'm sure this option will be enabled eventually.
     
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    Yes, not supported with PM55. Don't know if that can be changed in the future.

    QM57, HM57, and HM55 (think Asus G73) = IGP supported
    PM45, PM55 = No IGP support
     
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    I was really hoping that the thing could be changed on the BIOS level, but you are right... :(
    If I can't squeeze 2-2.5 hrs of battery life out of it, will go 920XM and join the benching team ;)
     
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    hazardic, Feb 18, 2010
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    These are the desktop CPUs, but alas, the same situation is in our sector... I guess there will be no support for IGPs on PM55...
     
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    sorry posted wrong pic - edited :D
     
    hazardic, Feb 18, 2010
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