Switchable Graphics - how ?

[Montago]

I've read about the T400 having switchable graphics

some screenshots show an option in the FN + F3 menu, were the user may select between two graphic modes - i do not have this option

i have a slider, and a button to select power scheme.

Some people suggest that the graphic cards will switch automatically based on the use... i just want to know or force which card im using...

the BIOS has 3 options - but selecting the Intel card wasn't a success... Windows never showed, only a black screen appeared !!


any suggestions ?

thanks.

[comptiger5000]

Are you running XP or Vista?

[Montago]

Are you running XP or Vista?

It's Vista Business

[johnp126]

if you left click you should see an option switchable graphics. also its linked to the power options so if you use max performance you can use the discrete graphics, if u use power saving modes it switches to the on board graphics. if you don't see these options try reinstalling power mgt.

[Montago]

Now at last... i realize what i've done wrong... pressing the RIGHT mouse button, and not the LEFT mouse button ! DOH !


thank you - everything works beautifully now.

Bios settings: Switchable + enabled

[mikefnz]

Thanks for pointing that out!

I also thought the switchable graphics was out of action.

[zhk-t500]

also its linked to the power options so if you use max performance you can use the discrete graphics, if u use power saving modes it switches to the on board graphics. if you don't see these options try reinstalling power mgt.

I tried to reinstall pwr mgt software, but I still don't see any feature that allows me to bond graphic card to power plans...