Acer Laptop: Switchable Graphics using i7 & AMD Radeon

[OnL1N3]

TVeblen- my primary is my laptop screen

popeye- hmm by any chance can you please link me to which i should dl and install. if it isnt much of a problem.

EDIT: did you mean this?
http://drivers.leshcatlabs.org/2012/05/05/catalyst-12-x-apr18-unifl-for-hybrid-graphics/

 

[popeye1953]

TVeblen- my primary is my laptop screen

popeye- hmm by any chance can you please link me to which i should dl and install. if it isnt much of a problem.

EDIT: did you mean this?
Catalyst 12.x Apr18 UnifL for Hybrid Graphics

I have problems getting into his site for some reason at times, like now. I'm on satellite.
Anyway, he lists what drivers are in each package at the top of the page. When you first run his executable it will ask which Intel driver you want to install. You have to check the appropriate box.
I believe he also addresses the issue in his manual.

I think the 12.2 package is the most stable right now.

 

[OnL1N3]

ooo ok i gotcha!! ill try this out later!

 

[OnL1N3]

Thannks!!! it worked!!! =D

 

[popeye1953]

Thannks!!! it worked!!! =D

Glad to help

 

[RocketsFan]

Running the installer right now!

Damn, $15 not bad, I'll pick it up.

Hey Laker, did you buy this? Did it work?

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Yes I did! Running 2 HDDs now ..

1 SSD for WinOS
Second HDD for Programs and such.


Side note..

Has anyone used Artic Silver on their 7750G series? I can't I can't even get to the processor ..

 

[Lak3rsFan]

As a matter of fact, does anyone have access to the service manual? You can PM me if you'd like..

 

[RocketsFan]

Yes I did! Running 2 HDDs now ..

1 SSD for WinOS
Second HDD for Programs and such.


Side note..

Has anyone used Artic Silver on their 7750G series? I can't I can't even get to the processor ..

Sweet glory! I don't suppose you'd want to post a picture of the second HDD bay utilizing the after market piece??

I'm going to PM you another question I posted in another thread since we have the same laptop.

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Yeah I can when I open it up next time for the Artic Silver!

 

[Logandros]

Hi guys,

I have an Acer Aspire 7750g with an AMD Radeon HD 7670M card and had the same problem with the switchable graphics. I found a solution on another forum.

What I did was to download and install a modded bios from Bios Mods Tools; - [http://www.bios-mods.com/BIOS]
Insyde -> A_A_7750_P5WE0117_UlkMenus_ByCamiloml.exe

Go into BIOS -> Advanced -> Video Configuration -> Pci Express Graphic -> Always Enable PEG [Enabled]

Go into BIOS -> Advanced -> Video Configuration -> Pci Express Graphic -> PowerXpress Setting [Muxed Fixed Scheme]

Restart

Now I can select which display card I want to use in Catalyst Control center -> Start -> Power -> Switchable Graphics

So I attempted this but my BIOS section did not match what was described above (see attachment). I attempted a few combinations of enabling both or just enabling the PEG but after running the customized driver installer from leshcatlabs.org I was still unable to get an option of Switchable Graphics under the Power category. My exact Acer Model is 7750G-9411 if that helps or matters. Any additional help would be appreciated, and thank in advance.

 

[search53]

As near as I've been able to determine, the discrete graphics have been included for one reason only: To provide DirectX 11 support. Everything else will be done by the i7's internal graphics. If the program you're using doesn't use DirectX 11, the added graphics support won't be touched.

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Log, did you install the new BIOS? Make sure you install it correctly or it won't show up.

Once installed, it will restart on its own, then you go into BIOS..

 

[Logandros]

Log, did you install the new BIOS? Make sure you install it correctly or it won't show up.

Once installed, it will restart on its own, then you go into BIOS..

Lak3rsFan,

Yes, I mean the BIOS now looks totally different and there was only 1 7750 to choose from on that custom BIOS site that was provided in the link. So it had to install correctly otherwise I would have that vanilla plain BIOS that came from ACER which allowed you to change like 2 options total.

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Hmm..

Try installing BIOS 1.20 then install the modded BIOS to see if that helps.

I can't figure out why it won't work..

 

[Logandros]

Hmm..

Try installing BIOS 1.20 then install the modded BIOS to see if that helps.

I can't figure out why it won't work..

Did that, went back to 1.20 then installed the modded BIOS. I wouldn't go as far as to say the installation of the BIOS isn't working. I just don't see that other option from the original post (but I do see the 1st):

Go into BIOS -> Advanced -> Video Configuration -> Pci Express Graphic -> PowerXpress Setting [Muxed Fixed Scheme]

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Well, that's very odd. Would you mind posting your specs of your laptop? Ima try to see if there's any diff between yours and mine.

 

[Logandros]

Well, that's very odd. Would you mind posting your specs of your laptop? Ima try to see if there's any diff between yours and mine.

Acer Model is 7750G-9411
i7
ATI HD 6650M 2GB

 

[Lak3rsFan]

That's very odd, I do not know man..

ANYONE..try putting artic silver on their 7750G-6662 yet?

 

[RocketsFan]

That's very odd, I do not know man..

ANYONE..try putting artic silver on their 7750G-6662 yet?

What is Arctic Silver and where/why would one put it on their laptop?