Laptop Display DIMS No Matter What I Do


  1. Magnakai
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    Laptop Display DIMS No Matter What I Do


    Hi, I have a 2011 Pavilion DV7-6c00TX uses a dual/switchable graphic mode setup : integrated is Intel 3000 HD, and dedicated is 2gb DDR5 AMD Whistler XT. It has semi-UEFI integration.

    If leave the laptop idle for about 15-30 mins, it dims. I'm not sure if monitor shuts off after any longer.
    But Here are actions i have taken since setup :-
    ***
    I have the perfect, latest precise oem Graphical driver (2-in-1) installed. I am convinced this is the most applicable driver for this oem-unique legacy switchable system. not last catalyst, not crimson beta.
    ***
    At BIOS, my Display Mode is set to DYNAMIC.
    ***
    I have already specificied my own custom high performance power scheme, where
    i. the screen should never dim
    ii. the monitor never shuts off
    iii. screensaver set to paused
    iv. laptop never sleeps
    v laptop never hibernates
    vi. laptop disks never turn off
    vii. ATI (AMD) Powerplay is set to MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE (under power options)
    ***
    At Intel Display Control Center, settings as set to MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE.
    ***
    At Catalyst Control Center, Power Play is DISABLED.
    ***
    Other Stuff around Windows : Screensaver set to 'none' true off/disabled.
    Only Clean Windows installed at the moment in this test system. No App Software introduced yet.

    BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. My screen dims after about 15-30 mins. Appreciate experienced users with specific knowledge of this common issue to give advice. Have also made a query of this at HP site.

    Regards.
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  3. torchwood
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    Hi,

    I take it those are the MS options, whats on the HP Pavillions power options??
    Depending on the comps set-up the HP's will/can override the MS ones

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  4. Magnakai
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    hi torch thx for reply. but what did u mean by HP's options, and where would those options be? u mean as in inside BIOS? no this system has most options in BIOS already quite locked down by UEFI, there is no HP power option i am aware of.

    the exact model is dv7-6c00TX.

    graphical mode may however be linked to power, and i have that option in BIOS at either DYNAMIC or FIXED. I have not changed from DYNAMIC atm.

    i have switched AMD's PowerPlay OFF.

    under windows, my power plans are almost always set in a particular way, dogma my contemporaries call the 'Kurgan Switch'; it's better to burn out, than to fade away :-

    Power Plan (XXX)

    Default Power Plans :-

    1. Balanced (Recommended)
    2. Power Saver
    3. High Performance

    Create a power plan :-

    1. High Performance>XXX>Never/Never>Save Changes.
    2. Change advanced power settings>Change settings that are currently unavailable.
    3. Ok>Save Changes.

    XXX :-

    1. Balanced (Recommended)
    2. XXX
    3. High Performance
    4. Power Saver

    XXX [Active] :-

    XXX
    Require a password on wakeup
    On battery: Yes
    Plugged in: Yes
    Hard disk
    Turn off hard disk after
    On battery: Never
    Plugged in: Never
    Desktop background settings
    Slide show
    On battery: Paused
    Plugged in: Paused
    Wireless Adapter Settings
    Power Saving Mode
    On battery: Maximum Perfomance
    Plugged in: Maximum Perfomance
    Sleep
    Sleep after
    On battery: Never
    Plugged in: Never
    Allow hybrid sleep
    On battery: Off
    Plugged in: Off
    Hibernate after
    On battery: Never
    Plugged in: Never
    Allow wake timers
    On battery: Disabled
    Plugged in: Disabled
    USB settings
    USB selective suspend setting
    On battery: Disabled
    Plugged in: Disabled
    Intel(R) Graphics Settings
    Intel(R) Graphics Power Plan
    On battery: Maximum Performance
    Plugged in: Maximum Performance
    Power button and lid
    Lid close action
    On battery: Do nothing
    Plugged in: Do nothing
    Power button action
    On battery: Shut down
    Plugged in: Shut down
    PCI Express
    Link State Power Management
    On battery: Off
    Plugged in: Off
    Processor power management
    Minimum processor state
    On battery: 100%
    Plugged in: 100%
    System cooling policy
    On battery: Active
    Plugged in: Active
    Maximum processor state
    On battery: 100%
    Plugged in: 100%
    Display
    Dim Display after
    On battery: 0 Minutes
    Plugged in: 0 Minutes
    Turn off display after
    On battery: Never
    Plugged in: Never
    Display brightness
    On battery: 100%
    Plugged in: 100%
    Dimmed display brightness
    On battery: 30% (Default)
    Plugged in: 30% (Default)
    Battery
    Critical battery action
    On battery: Shut down
    Plugged in: Do nothing
    Low battery level
    On battery: 13% (Default)
    Plugged in: 10% (Default)
    Critical battery level
    On battery: 8% (Default)
    Plugged in: 5% (Default)
    Low battery notification
    On battery: On
    Plugged in: On
    Low battery action
    On battery: Do nothing
    Plugged in: Do nothing
    Reserve battery level
    On battery: 0% (Default is 7%)
    Plugged in: 0% (Default is 7%)
    ATI Graphics Power Settings
    ATI Powerplay Settings (Note : PowerPlay is switched off at CCC panel).
    On battery: Maximize Performance
    Plugged in: Maximize Performance
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  6. Magnakai
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    i just got a reply from a HP support personnel on this in the hp forums - they PM me and tell me to phone their support!?
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