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    SZ650 - graphic drivers keeps resetting in battery mode

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by icho, Nov 29, 2009.

  1. icho

    icho Newbie

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    hi

    ive installed win7-32bit on my vaio sz650. everything works fine while connected to the power supply. but in battery mode my graphic driver keeps resetting sometimes, (and crashing the system).
    this failure occurs mostly while watching video files or surfing on interactive websites. sth like that ...
    ive tried using the different graphic-modes (speed/stamina) but the failure still occures in both modes. so i guess its not a problem with the drivers.

    someone got an idea?
     
    icho, Nov 29, 2009
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  2. leslieann

    leslieann Notebook Deity

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    It's the Intel driver crashing while trying to lower the refresh rate.

    In battery saver modes, the screen will flicker as the Intel Power management crashes the driver.
    Go into Control Panel and open the Intel® GMA Driver for Mobile applet
    Go to Display Setting on the left side/
    On the lower right corner, click”Power Settings”
    At the bottom select “Modify Settings”
    Near the bottom, uncheck EVERYTHING.
    Press Ok
    Press Ok
    Press Ok
     
    leslieann, Nov 29, 2009
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  3. icho

    icho Newbie

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    problem seems to be solved!

    thank you so much!
     
    icho, Nov 29, 2009
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