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Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
I have a Thinkpad E420
I can't play OpenGL games and programs with the AMD 6630M because it only detects I have an Intel card.
I have selected the program and changed it to high performance in the switchable graphics menu.
How to fix? Is it a driver problem?
Thanks
I can't play OpenGL games and programs with the AMD 6630M because it only detects I have an Intel card.
I have selected the program and changed it to high performance in the switchable graphics menu.
How to fix? Is it a driver problem?
Thanks
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Re: Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
E420 with 'sw graphics"??? humnnn..
Check your DRIVERS are correctly installed from LENOVO; I have a E420 (USA MODEL) which i cannt find a SW GRAPHICS card !!!
Check your DRIVERS are correctly installed from LENOVO; I have a E420 (USA MODEL) which i cannt find a SW GRAPHICS card !!!
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Re: Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
What do you mean you "can't find a Switchable graphics card".ausmike wrote:E420 with 'sw graphics"??? humnnn..
Check your DRIVERS are correctly installed from LENOVO; I have a E420 (USA MODEL) which i cannt find a SW GRAPHICS card !!!
There is 2 graphics cards on the E420 (the model with discrete graphics); The Intel 3000 (bad) and the AMD 6630M (good).
Switchable graphics means you switch between them depending on what your doing (the Intel card saves more power).
Re: Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
Anyone know how to fix this problem?
Re: Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
Anyone????
Re: Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
Anyone at all?
Re: Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
It's a driver problem. Lenovo is the only source of a fix via release of new switchable graphics drivers. I'll post the issue on the tech forum there at forums.lenovo.com and see what happens. If anyone responds I'll post back.
Re: Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
Can you post the link to your topic at the Lenovo Forums?Harryc wrote:It's a driver problem. Lenovo is the only source of a fix via release of new switchable graphics drivers. I'll post the issue on the tech forum there at forums.lenovo.com and see what happens. If anyone responds I'll post back.
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No I cannot. It's a hidden section of the web forum there.Anno8 wrote:Can you post the link to your topic at the Lenovo Forums?
Re: Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
Any news?
Re: Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
One of the Lenovo employees said they'd look into it. No reply yet. Have patience young Skywalker
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Re: Switchable Graphics OpenGL issue
Any reply?
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