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    Graphics Amplifier (HDCP Issue)

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by webjeff, Aug 30, 2016.

  1. webjeff

    webjeff Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    I have two monitors plugged into my Graphics Amp w/ GTX 1080. I noticed in the Nvidia Control Panel it says, regarding HDCP Status, "Alert" "A repeater is connected to your system. Some video applications do not support HDCP when a repeater is present".

    I assume this is the reason I can't see any videos with the Netflix/Hulu native apps.

    Does anyone have this issue? Is there anything that can be done... No, I do not have a repeater attached... unless they are calling the Amp a repeater!??!

    Any thoughts? Does anyone else have this issue?
     
    webjeff, Aug 30, 2016
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    Go into the Nvidia control panel and see if you can set Netflix and Hulu to use the GTX1080 and not the Intel integrated GPU.
    If your laptop is using the internal GPU, it may not be able to output through the AGA.
     
    Evildogsofdoom, Aug 30, 2016
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  3. webjeff

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    I've tried changing that to both integrated and dedicated and back, never makes a difference.

    Is there anyone else with a GA that can confirm this problem as well?
     
    webjeff, Aug 31, 2016
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    Hulu, Netflix and full screen video in general will not work on my external monitor (Asus PG348Q) and AGA until I disable the integrated Intel 530 completely in Device Manager. Once I disable it all video works just fine.

    I'm assuming it's an Optimus issue.

    Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
     
    DrewN, Aug 31, 2016
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    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    HDCP= High Definition Content Protection. DRM pure and simple. Designed to annoy and to satisfy the MPAA and Copyright Police, one monitor at a time, and mandated HDMI. Sorry!
     
    Kent T, Aug 31, 2016
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    I forgot to mention I don't use HDMI with the GA in the above scenario. I use Display Port.
     
    DrewN, Aug 31, 2016
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    If by chance you are using 144hz that doesn't support HDCP correctly, change refresh to 120hz.
     
    LVNeptune, Sep 1, 2016
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    I have this poblem as well. Thanks to the crappy intel igpu drivers.
     
    rinneh, Oct 16, 2016
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    Hi rinneh,

    I thought the problem I had was due to the nVidia control panel saying "A repeater is connected to your system. Some video applications do not support HDCP when a repeater is present".

    I was able to get rid of that messaging by using a different mode on the monitor. However, that got rid of the warning, but I was still unable to view Hulu/Netflix in their windows apps.

    I gave up unfortunately and just watch it on the browser. Not as slick as the apps, but oh well. I'm not sure how many others have this issue.
     
    webjeff, Oct 17, 2016
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  10. rinneh

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    Hmm hopefully intel will fix this. If you connect an external monitor directly it will still be a problem.
     
    rinneh, Oct 17, 2016
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