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    No Nvidia graphics card detected after SSD install

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Slusho, Jun 29, 2013.

  1. Slusho

    Slusho Notebook Guru

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    I just installed an SSD (Samsung 840) by cloning my old drive and now my computer doesn't think it has an Nvidia card in it. Also, the audio quality has dropped. I try reinstalling my Nvidia drivers and it won't install, saying no Nvidia card was detected. The Nvidia control panel and GeForce Experience are still running, and saying the same thing. What can I do?

    Edit: It's working again, but GeForce Experience still doesn't work even though it now detects the card, as shown in the attached pic.
     

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  2. abec

    abec Notebook Guru

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    I dont have solution for your problem, but i want to say fresh install everything will be the best :)
     
    abec, Jun 29, 2013
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  3. copper7op

    copper7op Notebook Consultant

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    Did you install the Intel drivers first? They MUST be installed before the nVidia solution will detect the card. Go to intel.com and snag the latest HD 4000/5000 series video drivers
     
    copper7op, Jun 30, 2013
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    One suggestion is reinstall your bios. I had that problem after installing win8 but flashing the bios solved the problem. Even BIOS couldn't find the card for me.
     
    vkt62, Jul 3, 2013
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