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    Alternate Switching Utilities?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by zachman123, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. zachman123

    zachman123 Notebook Geek

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    Just wondering if anyone has found an alternate way to switch between integrated and discrete graphics besides clicking the power manager and using that menu. Basically, is there a command line way to switch the graphics?

    I would love to bind my ThinkVantage button to switch graphics.
     
    zachman123, Sep 22, 2008
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  2. cspyr0

    cspyr0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    One would think so, since it's not like Lenovo invented the tech. It would be nice to be given the choice not have to rely on any Lenovo software. I've tried doing a search for something like this before, but the tech is so new that little seems to be known about it.
     
    cspyr0, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. JonathanK

    JonathanK Notebook Enthusiast

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    wow ok stupid comment...but i thought it switched by itself?? hmmm thats a letdown
     
    JonathanK, Sep 22, 2008
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  4. Zshazz

    Zshazz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, when more programs come out, I'm sure someone will make it so it switches itself

    If anyone can find out any information on developing a program to do it, I wouldn't mind writing one.
     
    Zshazz, Sep 22, 2008
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  5. janko10

    janko10 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah I would like one as well. Power Manager takes too long to load, at least for me.
     
    janko10, Sep 22, 2008
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  6. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Seconded...
     
    BinkNR, Sep 22, 2008
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