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    Asus G1 Flash lights !!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by kokowawa, Feb 24, 2007.

  1. kokowawa

    kokowawa Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is kind of silly question, but... why is the flashing lights in my G1 keeps flashing between now and then? I don't play games.

    Does anybody know when these flashing lights turn on? can I set it up to flash when I receive emails for example? is there any other use of these lights other than games?
     
    kokowawa, Feb 24, 2007
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  2. camsimple

    camsimple Notebook Evangelist

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    Not entirely sure, but I believe it is GPU dependent, but from what I have heard they can be shut off.
     
    camsimple, Feb 25, 2007
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  3. ra990

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    It is triggered by DirectX. Something you are doing is using DX.
     
    ra990, Feb 25, 2007
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  4. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    ra990 is correct, it will flash when DirectX is being used.
     
    Airman, Feb 25, 2007
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    zurik Notebook Enthusiast

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    As stated in the manual and by RA990 and Airman, the lights indicate DirectX is in use. This can be shut off using DirectConsole. On mine at least these lights will flash when I watch a DVD.
     
    zurik, Feb 25, 2007
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  6. IZZO

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    in WMP they flash
     
    IZZO, Feb 25, 2007
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    AFAIK WMP uses DX at least when visualizations are in use...
     
    RayanMX, Feb 25, 2007
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    Starboss Notebook Guru

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    Neato! :) I'll be using WMP instead of Winamp just to show-off my cool green lights!

    ...in the future, when I have a G1...
     
    Starboss, Feb 25, 2007
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