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    Setting GPU default

    Discussion in 'HP' started by wkbag, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. wkbag

    wkbag Notebook Evangelist

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    few days ago I bought my hp dv6tqe.

    I have a question regarding switchable GPU.
    how can I make the Intel GPU is default one not the ATI in switchable graphic setting (starting windows with Intel GPU). I have no option in the panel except defaulting to power saving GPU when using battery.

    I'm using stock driver.
    thanks
     
    wkbag, Jul 17, 2011
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  2. ArDarsh

    ArDarsh Notebook Consultant

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    Power saving is the Intel GPU.
    And don't worry about making the IGP default. With the current driver problem, your Radeon won't be activated anyways. I guess you are the first person who wants to not use the dedicated GPU though it activates with games that use DirectX, not OPENGL (see the FAQ sticky).

    You'll be fine. Don't mess with video settings.
     
    ArDarsh, Jul 17, 2011
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  3. wkbag

    wkbag Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks.
    but you refer to new 61xx version and my hp dv6tqe is 60xx version with manual switching, I mainly use it for work (and some gaming "The Witcher 2"), so I'll be grateful if anyone could show me how to make power saver GPU (Intel) is default (start up with windows) instead of performance GPU (ATI).
     
    wkbag, Jul 18, 2011
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