Switchable Graphics/Dual Graphics (Select Models Only); Using Switchable Graphics (Select Models Only) - HP Pavilion dm4-3000 User Manual

Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only)

Select computers are equipped with either switchable graphics or dual graphics.
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Switchable graphics—Supported by both AMD and Intel. If your computer has switchable
graphics, it offers both fixed and dynamic schemes.
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Dual graphics—Supported only by AMD. If your computer has AMD dual graphics, it is based on
the dynamic scheme with a specific AMD chipset configuration.
NOTE: To determine if your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, refer to the
Power sections within either the Catalyst Control Center (for Intel CPUs) or the AMD VISION Engine
Control Center (for AMD CPUs).

Using switchable graphics (select models only)

Switchable graphics are only available with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and
Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems.
To manage your switchable graphics settings:
▲ Right-click on the desktop, and then select Configure Switchable Graphicsor AMD
PowerXpress.
NOTE:
Performance mode or Power Saving mode. You can manually modify the settings for an
individual application by locating the application in the Recent Applications drop-down menu,
or by clicking Browse, located beneath the Other Applications drop-down menu.
There are two different modes (Performance and Power Saving) that allow you to switch between
different graphic configurations as follows:
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Fixed scheme (manual or triggered by AC/DC power transitions)—Allows you to switch between
Performance mode and Power Saving mode. Once the desired mode is selected, all other
applications operate in that mode.
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Dynamic scheme (Automatic)—Automatically assigns individual applications to either
Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based on GPU rendering requirements. You can
also manually modify the settings for an individual application by locating the application in the
Recent Applications drop-down menu, or by clicking Browse, located under the Other
Applications drop-down menu.
NOTE: Switchable graphics are only available with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home
Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems.
NOTE: There may be some instances when you may not be allowed to switch modes. In other
instances, you may be prompted to switch modes. You may also be required to close all applications
before switching. For more information, refer to the switchable graphics software Help.
Based on power requirements, Individual applications will be assigned to either
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