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    Win 7 and GM45 4500MHD driver

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DRFP, Nov 13, 2009.

  1. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    Some of us have been having issues with Areo

    Intel has released an Updated driver 11/7/09
    for the GMA 45 video card
    this may fix some or all these issues I just downloaded it today.

    Link Intel this is for 64 bit if you need win 7 32 just clear the one box and choose that one.
     
    DRFP, Nov 13, 2009
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  2. DRFP

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    New interface

    [​IMG]
     
    DRFP, Nov 13, 2009
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  3. coldmack

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    Looks very nice.
     
    coldmack, Nov 13, 2009
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  4. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Hopefully Dell will update their driver page with this soon.
     
    Matt is Pro, Nov 13, 2009
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  5. HTWingNut

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    Thanks for link! Will give it a go on my Acer.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 13, 2009
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  6. d1rtdevil

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    i downloaded it and it seems to work just fine. No real difference from previous updates other than visual.
     
    d1rtdevil, Nov 13, 2009
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  7. DRFP

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    I was able to install on my 1555 without issue
     
    DRFP, Nov 14, 2009
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    It game me a slight boost to 3DMark06 and 3DMark03 (~10%) slight drop with 3DMark05.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 14, 2009
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  9. DRFP

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    CraZy? Did you fool with the 3d performance? You can now manual set it if you want.
     
    DRFP, Nov 14, 2009
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  10. Matt is Pro

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    When I use the Intel Supplied Video Driver, I lose control of screen brightness.

    I guess Dell has to "tweak" the driver to work with their Control Point Software.
     
    Matt is Pro, Nov 14, 2009
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  11. lokster

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    its gona go in my HP. i installed the HP drivers but the interface doesnt come up.
     
    lokster, Nov 14, 2009
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  12. coldmack

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    Alright installed this on my Vaio TT, and I assumed that the Windows Experience score would go up by at least .1 or something for graphics and aero with the driver(was using a beta win7 driver); however, that not the case. Is this to be expected?
     
    coldmack, Nov 14, 2009
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  13. lokster

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    i dunno but it works fine for me, Windows Experience Index isnt really a benchmark to go by,
     
    lokster, Nov 15, 2009
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    Just updated my Intel drivers with this one and now my TFT signal over VGA is messed up after updating when I enter Win7. It is completely magenta colored. When I logout or reboot or go suspend, for a second the picture is normally. It seems it just goes bad when Windows loads the Intel tool. Any suggestions :( I have a Acer 1810tz with Win7 64bit.
     
    maf9k, Nov 16, 2009
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