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    M15x wont recognize my 9800GT?!?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by kenji_0045, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. kenji_0045

    kenji_0045 Notebook Guru

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    Hello Guys need help here!!
    My M15x auto switch to integrated GPU. i update the driver from Nvidia and the message told me it cant find any hardware compatible...does it mean my 9800GT dead??
     
    kenji_0045, Jul 16, 2009
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    Buckits Notebook Consultant

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    Check your Nvidia control panel by right clicking desktop > Nvidia control panel > and check either System information or Set up multiple displays. It should list your 9800m gt.

    I don't think it's dead, I think the driver might be incompatible with the m15x model notebook itself. I've heard some m15x owners not being able to use the 185.5 drivers off the nvidia website because they are unauthorized drivers.

    Someone had a similar problem where a message said it can't find any compatible hardware. They said they changed the boot sequence to allow an unauthorized driver to be installed (im guessing via usb flash drive)?
     
    Buckits, Jul 16, 2009
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    kenji_0045 Notebook Guru

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    The Nvidia control panel function its gone!? i dont know wat happened?
    i`ll try to reinstall the Nvidia Corporation first, i got no idea y it will jus dissapeared?!?
     
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    Can you go to it from the start menu > control panel > nvidia control panel

    Also (while still in control panel window) if the nvidia icon is missing in there, click on Device Manager, and expand the Display Adapters icon.
     
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    The Nvidia icon is still missing in there. And the Device Manager only detected 1 display card which is Mobile Intel 965.
     
    kenji_0045, Jul 16, 2009
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    it wont allow me to install the Nvidia Driver. it said the driver cant locate any hardware r compatible. anyone help!
     
    kenji_0045, Jul 16, 2009
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    Did you buy this brand new from Alienware? If you did, i'm guessing the GPU is not attached, dead, or not there.

    Have you been updating Nvidia drivers everytime they release new ones? Maybe you should do a clean install and use the original drivers found on Alienware's website.
     
    Buckits, Jul 16, 2009
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    .....i second what he said ... Usually a card doesn't die as soon as you update your Driver usually the driver messes up when it installs
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 16, 2009
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    Do you think being in stealth mode/using integrated gfx card is blocking the system from detecting the descrete gfx card?
     
    Buckits, Jul 16, 2009
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    yes i do ;)

    we covered this in his GTA 4 thread ;) :rolleyes:
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 16, 2009
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    Press Fn+F7, restart, Vala Nvidia GPU. Make sure OSD utility is installed.

    If you used the right mouse button to start in integrated card: press Fn+F7 then turn off the computer, remove all power by removing the battery in the back and removing the power plug (check smart bay for additional battery), hold the alien head power button for 15 seconds, put power stuff back in and start up computer.
     
    dwend, Jul 16, 2009
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    Well i disable the integrated GPU in Device manager then restart the system and it work for me!! thanks everyone here!
     
    kenji_0045, Jul 17, 2009
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