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Originally Posted by glc Isn't that one of the models with switchable graphics? If so, you have to switch to the Nvidia graphics to use the HDMI port.

Originally Posted by glc Are you sure you aren't running on the integrated graphics? See my previous post.

What am I looking for on the Nvidia graphics mode? What I see is Nvidia Hybrid Graphics, is this what you are referring to?

OK.. I clicked on the help link and this is part of the FAQ

What is NVIDIA® Hybrid Graphics? NVIDIA® Hybrid Graphics is a technology for managing multiple graphics processing units (GPUs) to accommodate changes in graphics performance and power savings requirements. There are two Hybrid Graphics modes: Save power. Under Save power mode only the integrated graphics hardware renders and displays. All discrete NVIDIA GPUs are powered off for reduced power consumption and cooler, quieter operation. On notebook computers this also maximizes notebook system battery life. Increase performance. Under this mode all discrete NVIDIA GPUs are powered on for rendering and displaying to deliver increased graphics performance.

I rarely use the laptop on battery only, it's usually plugged in unless I leave the house with it.

Originally Posted by pam123 Sorry for the short hand. Software updates, usually security updates, play havoc with HDMI sometimes. The Nvidia forum keeps track of those and, if that's what hit you, they'd know if it affected your gpu. That would eliminate one possibility right off and also they'd have the fix. If it isn't then you have a hardware failure.

Thanks Pam, I'll check the Nvidia forum out, I did look for driver updates but couldn't find anything about HDMI. Do they have drivers?


The Nvidia forums are still down.