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    Changinging clocks in "switchable GPU" BIOS

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Arminator, Mar 2, 2012.

  1. Arminator

    Arminator Notebook Evangelist

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    HI.

    I have HP Probook 4530s with Intel HD 3000 + Radeon HD 6490M switchable GPU.
    So I wanted to get some more juice from this Radeon by overclocking it...
    Any way I found how to overclock it using Rivatuner...
    But I would like to know is there any way to write these new clocks in BIOS so it would not need the Rivatuner anymore?

    Thanx
     
    Arminator, Mar 2, 2012
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Latest HP Insyde BIOS detects mods and will flash back the previous bios. So no can do. If you want more performance consider a ~$200 GTX460-768MB DIY eGPU via the 4530s' expresscard slot.
     
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  3. HTWingNut

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    Which BIOS? If it can't find the HP_Tools partition then it can't write back. Just rename HP_Tools and you're good to go. At least that's what we've been doing with the AMD ones.

    edit: oh nevermind, that's a Probook... no idea
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 2, 2012
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