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    Need help with ATI FireGL 570

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Mike7300, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. Mike7300

    Mike7300 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently uninstalled my graphics card in my W500 (it wasnt working).... and installed the 8.11 version using the mobility modder. Everything was working great. Now after i restarted im getting a message that my graphics card is not working properly, and my graphics look crappy so i can tell. Ive tried restarting a bunch of times, but its not working... suggestions?
     
    Mike7300, Nov 19, 2008
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  2. texasnightowl

    texasnightowl Notebook Geek

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    W500 - Switchable graphics, right? Check your BIOS setting for which video it is using?
     
    texasnightowl, Nov 20, 2008
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    Jeebus420 Newbie

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    Install the latest drivers manually. I can't post links yet so you will have to find them on your own.
     
    Jeebus420, Nov 20, 2008
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    amirk999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think you have to use the lenovo drivers if you have your bios set to switchable. If you want to use the newest catalyst drivers, then change the bios to discrete, but you lose the ability to switch graphics.
     
    amirk999, Nov 20, 2008
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