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    Quick Question about updating 7970M drivers on NP9150

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Verinix, May 18, 2014.

  1. Verinix

    Verinix Notebook Enthusiast

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    So after not bothering to update my drivers for a long time, I'm finally getting around to doing it, but a brief question so I don't screw something up. I plan on using the guide located here to uninstall - just to make sure, this will uninstall both Catalyst and the actual GPU drivers, correct? Do I need to run AMD's clean uninstall utility as well, or will just that guide be sufficient? As far as installing new software, I found this download on AMD's site, found by heading to the driver/download center and entering the GPU information. Will installing this package both update my Catalyst and actual GPU drivers, or do I need to download something else to update the other? Assistance and clarification is much appreciated - thanks!
     
    Verinix, May 18, 2014
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    littlecx Notebook Deity

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    Tb5... Notebook Geek

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    my steps are as follows


    1. uninstall using.......................... ^ that method
    restart
    2. install the intel hd4000 drivers
    restart
    3. install video card drivers from OG CD that came with my laptop.
    restart
    4. install the latest driver for 7970
     
    Tb5..., May 19, 2014
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  4. Vozier

    Vozier Notebook Evangelist

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    IMHO this guide is the best one so far, it takes a bit more time but it has never failed me, i dont recall te site i got it from, so i will copy it here.
    As for the HD4000 driver i wouldnt touch it if you dont have issues. In my case my hd4000 driver is 9.17.10.2932 from DEC 2012. If you have anothjer i assume it would work fine. If you do want to update the HD4000 its almost always before deinstalling and reinstalling AMD's
    So here is the guide:

    good luck
     
    Vozier, May 19, 2014
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