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    Disabling Integrated Graphics- R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Squiddude, Mar 7, 2012.

  1. Squiddude

    Squiddude Newbie

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    I hear there is no way to disable integrated graphics via the BIOS on the M11x R2. Is there any other way to disable the intel graphics and be absolutely sure my computer is not using them? My computer knowledge is extremely limited, so simple terms would be appreciated. :)
     
    Squiddude, Mar 7, 2012
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Hello and welcome to NBR.
    Unfortunately if you disable the iGP, you won't be able to use the built in screen because even the nVIDIA GPU(the dedicated graphics card) outputs thru it.
     
    katalin_2003, Mar 7, 2012
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  3. Squiddude

    Squiddude Newbie

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    Ok, then is there a way to force my computer to use my graphics card over the integrated graphics?
     
    Squiddude, Mar 7, 2012
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  4. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    For normal, everyday use, no. If you're talking about gaming, you use the NVIDIA control panel to add programs and select which GPU on which you want to run them.
     
    saturnotaku, Mar 7, 2012
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    hiarieshi Notebook Evangelist

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    You could do that and use the AlienSense Program for additional settings to set the computer to always use the nvidia gpu
     
    hiarieshi, Mar 7, 2012
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