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17 R5, Graphics AMP driver
Where can i find a driver for Alienware 17 R5 Graphics AMP? I have downloaded a number of drivers from the Dell website, but they only seem to support up to R4. I tried running them and got "system not supported error" during installation script. I have just spent £1000+ on the AMP and a card and another £800 on a high refresh monitor. Help!
Alienware Area-51 ALX 2006
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August 11th, 2020 18:00
You don’t need to install the graphics amp software which is why in newer systems, the driver is gone.
Derrick21
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September 2nd, 2020 06:00
After swapping the new display-port cable for another new display-port cable the display output now works direct from the RTX2080 to the monitor. The blue light on front of the extender does not come on (as it does when I plug in the R4 laptop) but it would seem that the card is functioning. I have no idea about benchmarks and performance but it seems good enough. Many thanks for sharing tips and advice for getting it working.
RealDeuce
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August 11th, 2020 06:00
I never needed a separate download for the driver for my amp. I also have the 17 R5. I have always just downloaded the latest nvidia driver from geforce experience. I also disabled the built in 1070 via device manager cause it was causing fps stutters.
Derrick21
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August 11th, 2020 08:00
RealDeuce
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August 11th, 2020 09:00
Are your the lights on the laptop and the graphics logo working on your 17 R5 ?
crimsom
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August 11th, 2020 22:00
Hi @Derrick21 the Intel Driver Support Assistant Here will identify your products and get driver and software updates for most of your Intel hardware. Hope this helps. Kind regards.
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August 12th, 2020 05:00
For Intel hardware only updates.
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August 12th, 2020 06:00
You're very welcome to ask me any more questions.
Until then,
Adios
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Derrick21
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August 12th, 2020 06:00
I've not tried it yet. It is for my son and I will not see him for another two weeks.
Derrick21
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August 12th, 2020 06:00
Thank you for confirming. I had spent hours (probably 5) searching. I found R5 blog threads that alluded to AMP driver installation which convinced me I needed to to find an AMP driver before loading the RTX driver.
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August 24th, 2020 00:00
RealDeuce
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August 24th, 2020 01:00
Dereck are your FX lights working on your R5?
RealDeuce
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August 24th, 2020 01:00
Are you closing your laptop lid after disabling the 1070 in device manager?
Derrick21
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August 25th, 2020 04:00
Yes, the lights on the laptop all work.
crimsom
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August 25th, 2020 05:00
Hi @Derrick21 at last, someone has their 17 R5 AlienFX v2.0 lights working! How was this achieved?