Firefox using wrong graphics card for hardware accleration

Raynian

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I just updated my Nvidia graphic card driver to 275.33 version..

But after the update, Firefox chose to use the Intel HD graphics card for hardware accleration instead of the Nvidia graphics card. i checked using about:support and it showed the Intel card being used instead :cry::cry:

Is there any way to alert firefox to use the Nvidia card instead ?

Additional Info:
Nvidia GT 425M
Firefox 5

Thanks all :D
 

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You should be able to select the Nvidia card in your Bios when you are booting your PC
 

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Hmm I will try that soon =D.

On a sidenote, my laptop comes with Optimus Technology, does it play a part in the issue ? :huh:
 

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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bitIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-3520M CPU @ 2.90GHz12.00 GB(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeFo...
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sony Vaio S 13 A
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3520M CPU @ 2.90GHz
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M L
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
ATA SAMSUNG SSD 830 SCSI Disk Device
Mouse
Logitech / Microsoft touch Mouse
Other Info
Weight: 1.67 Kg
Maybe I've never had a laptop, if you do make changes in the Bios make a note of any changes so you'll be able to revert back if needed
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bitIntel Core i7 4770K overclocked to 4.7GHz Qua...16GB Team Group Vulcan Gold 2133MHzATI Radeon HD 7880 Series Display adapter
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 4770K overclocked to 4.7GHz Quad Core Haswell
Motherboard
Asus Z87 Pro (Socket 1150) ATX Motherboard
Memory
16GB Team Group Vulcan Gold 2133MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 7880 Series Display adapter
Monitor(s) Displays
NEC LCD2690WUXi2
Screen Resolution
26" 1920 x 1200
Hard Drives
Samsung 500GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s
Samsung 250GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s
PSU
Corsair AX760 Platinum
Case
Cooler Master HAF X Gaming Tower
Cooling
XSPC RayStorm 750 RS360 Water cooling
Mouse
Razer Death Adder left handed
Internet Speed
126Mb download 11.5Mb up
Antivirus
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Browser
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Other Info
Main Browser is Opera
Favorite software Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
best plugins Nik software
Firewall : Private firewall 7
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