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    What interface do you use to switch gpu in your studio 1340?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Luke1708, Aug 28, 2009.

  1. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    hey guys, apple didnt release drivers which support gpu switching in it's new version for windows. basically, the drivers used in your dell is the same as that which will be used by my mac because our boards are the same(mcp79). for the gpu driver, i'm currently downloading 179.82, A06 from dell.com and then i'll paste a modded inf so that my 9600m gt is also detected. what software apart from this driver do i need?? thanks.
     
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    The only way I know of to change it on the 1340 is to change the power settings from "low power" to "high performance". That enables the 9500.
     
    velvetkevorkian, Aug 30, 2009
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    With Dox's driver, you can switch your GPU without changing your power setting, just by clicking on the nVidia icon in the taskbar.
     
    iFantomas, Aug 30, 2009
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