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    How to Check Integrated or Discrete Graphics?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by GamerGeek, Dec 22, 2009.

  1. GamerGeek

    GamerGeek Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had a quick question for you guys with M17x. I found out that my games only run on discrete games well so now I need to check how to find out whether the graphics are Integrated or Discrete before I start the game. The only reason I need to know is because sometimes my computer will switch on startup without me even knowing. I know how to switch the graphics but I don't know how to check what setting it is currently on.

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    Another easiest way is too look down at your task bar....you should see a icon that is green and looks like an arrow head. When it's not on integrated you'll see both bars green when it's on the 9400M it'll display only 1 green bar. Same as changing your power mode or stealth mode!
     
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