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    external monitor and integrated graphics..

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by cct1, Dec 11, 2011.

  1. cct1

    cct1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Noob here, just wanted to confirm that the integrated graphics does not allow an external monitor on the HDMI port...can only do that when Discrete is enabled???? For non critical video, I thought it would be nice to just use the Intel... R1 here...love it! :)
     
    cct1, Dec 11, 2011
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  2. Descalzo

    Descalzo Notebook Evangelist

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    You are correct. I have been able to use VGA monitors with the Intel, but DisplayPort works only with nVidia. I have read that HDMI is the same, and I think you've just confirmed it.
     
    Descalzo, Dec 11, 2011
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    zenstrata Notebook Geek

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    I have noticed that the hdmi port only seems to use the nvidia gpu when connected. It seems to automatically default to that for external monitor connections. I have not tried the other ports, nor have I tried fiddling with settings as when I am hooked up to an external monitor I want performance, not battery power.
     
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