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    Graphics Driver

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by buddyboy101, Apr 11, 2011.

  1. buddyboy101

    buddyboy101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm running a GT 335M on driver ver. 266.58. Is there a newer/different driver I should be using for best performance/stability?

    I know this is a dumb question, but, unlike BIOS versions, I don't see a sticky discussing graphics drivers. On that note, perhaps this is something that should be added to the forum (a thead exclusively dedicated to providing information about various graphic driver releases - download locations, issues, commentary, etc).
     
    buddyboy101, Apr 11, 2011
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  2. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    DeeVu, Apr 11, 2011
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    Ok, much thanks.
     
    buddyboy101, Apr 11, 2011
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    Is this for R1 or R2?
     
    Orangee16, Apr 16, 2011
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    m11xuser9999 Notebook Consultant

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    R2, but I think you can still use it for R1 if you don't mind it disabling manual switching.
     
    m11xuser9999, Apr 16, 2011
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    So this isn't hybrid? Once I installed this the GPU is enabled?
     
    Orangee16, Apr 16, 2011
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    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Yes if you install the verde driver your GPU will stay on limiting battery life. (for the r1) for the r2 optimus still controls switching.
     
    DeeVu, Apr 18, 2011
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    Whats my issue... i can't get any of the video drivers to install and work on my M11xR2 Both Intel and Nvidia have a yellow bang.

    Above driver does not allow me to install, fails the compatibility check. "The graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware."

    Intel HD: "Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or missing. (Code 39)"

    Nvidia 335M: "This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. (Code 31)"

    Right now when I try and adjust my Resolution the graphics option is "(Default Monitor) on" instead of Intel HD.
     
    trossmobile, Apr 18, 2011
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