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    XPS M1530 w/ 8600M GT - Question about something in BIOS. Should I be Concerned?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by basskiddanny, Sep 19, 2008.

  1. basskiddanny

    basskiddanny Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys,

    I looked in the BIOS for the first time today and under "Device Information" I saw the following line:

    Video Controller: Nvidia NB8P-GS

    In Vista it shows as 8600M GT w/ 256mb. Does the fact Video Controller has "GS" in it mean anything? Could anybody else with an 8600M GT check theirs and tell me what it says for this line? The rest of the info in there says:

    Video Memory: 256mb
    Panel Type: 15.4" Wide XGA+
    Native Resolution: 1440 by 900

    Which is all correct. Just thought on video controller shouldn't it has GT in it?

    Cheers guys.
     
    basskiddanny, Sep 19, 2008
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  2. chrisb808

    chrisb808 Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure as I'm at work, but I know in 3dMark06 it shows GS as well.
     
    chrisb808, Sep 19, 2008
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