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    Dell graphics drivers

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jkloorbaspo2, Mar 26, 2007.

  1. jkloorbaspo2

    jkloorbaspo2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    How come I have to use Dell's very rare graphic card driver updates instead of the ones from ati.com ?
     
    jkloorbaspo2, Mar 26, 2007
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    Thibault Banned

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    What video card do you have?

    And who said you had to use Dell's drivers?
     
    Thibault, Mar 26, 2007
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  3. jkloorbaspo2

    jkloorbaspo2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an X1400. When I go to the ATI site it says under supported platforms pretty much every manufacturer besides Dell, and when I download the 'verification' tool, it says that my notebook doesn't have a compatible card or something and I should see my manufacturer for updates.

    /edit: Now I just got the most recent x1400 package off Dell and try to install it and it says "Package not supported on this system."

    :mad:
     
    jkloorbaspo2, Mar 26, 2007
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There's sticky in the gaming forums on how to update your drivers with the ATI drivers, even if your card "isn't supported."
     
    Greg, Mar 26, 2007
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    Thanks a lot! I'll go check it out.
     
    jkloorbaspo2, Mar 26, 2007
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    No problem. Let me know if you need any help!
     
    Greg, Mar 26, 2007
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    I updated my X1400 (on a 6400) direct from ATI without any problems - Catalyst version 7.2, driver 8.342.0.0 under 32-bit Vista. Just went to the ATI site and chose the combination of OS and graphics card - never asked me what machine I was running.
     
    roffensian, Mar 26, 2007
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    yeah i had the same problem when i bought my e1505 and reinstalled a month ago, i downloaded from ATI and it said its not compatible advising me to go to the notebook manifacturer. So i tryed the ones on dell website and worked.
     
    speedking, Mar 26, 2007
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