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    X52JC ex136v: External GPU wont activate.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Darkfrog, Aug 2, 2010.

  1. Darkfrog

    Darkfrog Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have now been messing around with my new Asus X52JC for a few hours, but i cant seem to get the computer to switch to the Nvidia 310M graphics card. It insists on using the internal Intel GPU, which i fear is not as powerfull as the Nvidia one (i might be totaly wrong though.)

    When i go and check for installed hardware, the Nvidia card shows up as normal, but i cant select in any setting.
    Can anybody help me out? Is it even possible to activate it? If not, why is it there?!
    Thanks.

    Here is a link, showing both cards is active
    Link
    (I tried deactivating the Intel GPU, but then i got no picture at all.)
     
    Darkfrog, Aug 2, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Is there Asus software that lets you switch? With my G51vx its called direct console. I sure if you called Asus they could tell you how. Also check the manual .
     
    Nick, Aug 2, 2010
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  3. Darkfrog

    Darkfrog Newbie

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    I checked the manual that came on the computer (the paper manual that came with it was very thin and had just basic info), but i could not find any info in the PDF manual about this.
    Also i cannot find anything called Direct Console. I had something called Control Deck, but i could not configure it from there.

    Thanks alot for your reply though!
     
    Darkfrog, Aug 2, 2010
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  4. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Is there an F-key that has that function? Like you press FN + one of the F keys? Thats how you switch video cards on the Alienware m15x. There might be a dedicated key above the keyboard that activates it.
     
    Nick, Aug 2, 2010
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  5. Grilloman

    Grilloman Notebook Enthusiast

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    it is nvidia optimus, just add the app to the nvidia panel.
     
    Grilloman, Aug 3, 2010
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