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    Disable the 40hz switching

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Tsukurimashou, Jun 29, 2011.

  1. Tsukurimashou

    Tsukurimashou Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I received my M14x two days ago and I love it, but when I unplug it, the refresh rate change to 40hz, and when I plug it again, it stays at 40hz, it's really annoying because it's really noticable for me. Can you please tell me where can I disable that? My BIOS is A03 (that was the stock BIOS I never flashed it).
    Thanks in advance!
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 29, 2011
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    cl1ffhuxtable Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wondering the exact same thing here, I have even saved and applied a profile in the Intel settings and it never stays.
     
    cl1ffhuxtable, Jun 29, 2011
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    hanuman33 Notebook Guru

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    Try updating to the new Intel HD driver from the Intel website rather than the Dell one, it worked for me. I get 60Hz on battery and plugged in. It didnt affect my optimus either.
     
    hanuman33, Jun 29, 2011
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  4. Tsukurimashou

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    Tsukurimashou, Jun 29, 2011
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    alroar Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for the link mate!

    most annoying of 40Hz is the stuttering Videos in webbrowsers..
     
    alroar, Jun 29, 2011
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    This didn't work for me, installed driver and changed/applied settings. Had to restart due to Windows Update and it reverted back to 40hz.
     
    cl1ffhuxtable, Jun 29, 2011
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  7. Tsukurimashou

    Tsukurimashou Notebook Evangelist

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    I personnaly notice it at the second I move the cursor
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 29, 2011
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