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    XPS 14Z Nvidia gt520m problems?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by stringman, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. stringman

    stringman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all
    I have recently got this laptop and formatted it and clean installed everything
    when i come to play with the graphics properties i am getting confused
    I have installed the intel graphics driver (163547) and that seems to be running well, i can do scaling and custom settings when i am connecting to my HD TV via the hdmi output.
    i have the GT520m card with the latest 201.42 driver.
    when i go into the settings page for the nvidia control panel it wont let me access the customise settings saying that my cable isnt good enough.
    is this because i am using a standard hdmi cable and not coming out via the mini display port?

    Also is there a way to get the laptop to default to using the graphics card or does it only start using it when its under strain to conserve power?

    many thanks
     
    stringman, Aug 15, 2012
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