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    Nvidia -> Intel *OK* Intel -> Nvidia *NOT*

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by m17xx, Jun 10, 2010.

  1. m17xx

    m17xx Notebook Guru

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    hi,
    i'm using latest Nvidia drivers (257.xx) and installed them through the dell drivers setup (lksings87 method) but once switching from nvidia to intel graphics I'm not able to switch back..

    any ideas? thanks!
     
    m17xx, Jun 10, 2010
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  2. vorob

    vorob Notebook Deity

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    maybe because its not hybrid driver? and its beta driver. and we already have thread about drivers and video cards, no need in another thread.
     
    vorob, Jun 10, 2010
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    m17xx Notebook Guru

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    None of the official Nvidia drivers were hybrid drivers and they also used to work when replacing the files in the dell drivers directory..
     
    m17xx, Jun 10, 2010
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    well, maybe 257 is the first one which is not working? btw, on 257 i can't control brightness visa slider in windows.
     
    vorob, Jun 10, 2010
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    Nautis Switchable Graphics Guy

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    Indeed the 256 series (including 257.15) does not work with Hybrid Graphics properly.
     
    Nautis, Jun 10, 2010
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