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    switchable graphics problem

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Tinderbox (UK), Jan 25, 2010.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Is there anyway to stay on the Intel Gpu on mains power , every-time i re-boot the notebook it is on the Intel for the first 30 seconds or so and then it automatically switches to the ATI 4330 and i have to manually switch to the Intel Gpu.

    I will be using the Intel 95% of the time, I only need the Ati 4330 to play Battlefield 2.

    Any help is appreciated
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jan 25, 2010
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    Any body in the same boat :)
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jan 27, 2010
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    dsable ati in dev? , in bios it can be slected in some models , force power saving mode
     
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    Only the INTEL can be turned off in the bios , and when running on the INTEL in windows the ATI does not show up.

    When running on the ATI , both show in device manger.
     
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    look for performence mode ,, somthing like force saving.
    Any one with this system? that can verify this?
    Wat i do know is dat when dc is connected powermode is active, and that doesnt realy mater .
     
    Dython, Jan 27, 2010
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