We need Switchable Graphics fixed mode!!!!!!We need Switchable Graphics fixed mode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jb238181]

dv4 3100 new bios f.18 stil not support Switchable Graphics fixed mode!!!

That's the last straw!!!

I call for develop new bios with Switchable Graphics fixed mode immediately!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Stat6104]

My dv6-6104AX also needs a BIOS update for fixed mode. HP really dropped the ball with switchable graphics.

[rsmgod287]

has anyone responded to your problem. my switchable graphics seems to be causing me a problem as well.

i can't tell if my DV6 video card is just not working anymore

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Stat6104 wrote:

My dv6-6104AX also needs a BIOS update for fixed mode. HP really dropped the ball with switchable graphics.

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[CepaX]

Seems like all G7 and G6 users will join you.

I'll go and write another message to techsupport. Probably you should do that too on weekly basis.( That helped in The Shawshank Redemption movie)

[rsmgod287]

interesting choice of movie for inspiration. but i see what you're saying. i've already sent one message. i'll keep it up... keep me posted if you break out of this tech jail we're in. 

[Stat6104]

What's the HP techsupport email address? Or did you mean the after purchase support?

[rsmgod287]

i don't know. i sent the message through their website. and i believe it was techsupport. no one has recognized my existance yet though.

[CepaX]

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Stat6104 wrote:

What's the HP techsupport email address? Or did you mean the after purchase support?

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yup, after buy support, and cause there wasn't bios topic and our problem with video adapter i chose monitor/video topic.

[PMspain]

"When configuring the Dynamic Switchable Graphics in the Catalyst Control Center, the notebook does not permit any OpenGL applications to be associated with the Discrete (dGPU) or high-performance GPU. The OpenGL applications will work using the power-saving or Integrated GPU (iGPU) but the performance levels may be lower than expected.
OpenGL is not supported on the Discrete GPU when using the Dynamic Switchable Graphics feature. To enable dGPU support for OpenGL applications, you must disable the Dynamic Switchable Graphics feature and turn on the Fixed Mode Switchable Graphics feature."

Why doesn´t my BIOS have this option? Has this option been removed from newer BIOS versions? and if so, why? The BIOS will not allow me to downgrade to an older version.

I seems as though HP is trying to dictate to us how to use property that does not belong to them. As the purchaser and owner of this laptop I expect to have the right to use it however I see fit. I understand the risks and/or disadvantages of fixed mode but would obviously like to use the dGPU which I own (and which was a major deciding factor considered before buying your product) at my discretion.

It's like BMW releasing a new sports model and boasting the powerful engine inside, but limiting the top speed to 50 kph because its better for engine life! False advertising!  

[PMspain]

 

Try this solution from cobl and let me know how you go (if you haven't already given up and accept being sold faulty product) :

"01-23-2012 09:07 AM

@PMspain

Yes actually after trying practically everything possible, I found the solution here:

http://leshcat.blogspot.com/2011/11/multix-catalyst-1111a-unifl-for.html

This is a third party driver for laptops with switchable graphics, with Intel HD + AMD graphics cards.
The 11.11a UnifL driver supports OpenGL. This is what I'm using. I'm quite happy with the performance and stability.

I think the 11.11c UnifL driver also supports OpenGL, but the later drivers like 11.12 or 12.1a do not.
I would reccommend this solution, as there is no solution available from hp, Intel or AMD.

If you do decide to try this, pl. read through the FAQ (links on right), and follow the steps exactly as described.

Best of luck & do post back if successful "