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    Inspiron 9300 - Video Switch slow

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Keops, Oct 26, 2005.

  1. Keops

    Keops Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have an Inspiron 9300, XP Home, Latest Dell NVidia drivers for the Go6800 card.

    When I press FN+F8 to switch video outputs the little icons appear rapidly and allow me to switch, BUT the actual switch takes a while to take effect, somewhere around 20 seconds.

    Is that normal?

    Thanks,

    Keops
     
    Keops, Oct 26, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    That sounds long to me, but I don't have this model. Maybe someone else can confirm. You might also check for updated drivers in the interim.
     
    Brian, Oct 26, 2005
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    doobie04 Notebook Consultant

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    it takes about 2 seconds when i press it. but i dont have quickset installed so i dont know if that has anything to do with it.

    what exactly does that do anyway?
     
    doobie04, Oct 26, 2005
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  4. drumfu

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    the switch on my 6000 when plugged into the tv take a little while. maybe 10 to 15 seconds.

    when plugged into lcd display, it's faster.

    it all depends on what you're plugging into and what your current config is.
     
    drumfu, Oct 26, 2005
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    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    hmm i think it takes about 2-3 seconds for me. not sure maybe you need to update the video drivers?
     
    azntiger1000, Oct 26, 2005
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  6. Keops

    Keops Newbie

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    Thanks for the replies, I've got the latest drivers from Dell. I am planning to try drivers from other sources, but according to doobie04 it varies with what I plug into. This is for my tv, he might be right.

    Thanks,

    Keops
     
    Keops, Oct 27, 2005
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    I've installed the 81.85 drivers from www.laptopvideo2go.com and it fixed my slow switched. It's now instantaneous.... and Quake 4 also seems to run a bit better!

    Keops
     
    Keops, Oct 27, 2005
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