Graphic Cards Enable Switchable Graphics on my Sony VAIO Laptop (Core i3 - 350M and Ati 5650)

[Quad Master]

Hi Guys,

I have a Sony VAIO VPCEB26FG and i have read that the Core i3-350M has an onchip GPU as well.

It has a Ati Mobility Radeon 5650

Integrated Graphics	Yes
Graphics Base Frequency	500 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency	667 MHz
Intel Flexible Display Interface	Yes
Intel Clear Video HD Technology	Yes
Dual Display Capable	Yes
Macrovision* License Required	No
# of Displays Supported	2

I wanted to use this onchip GPU in switchable mode as the laptop sometimes gets very hot
so i thought might be using the onchip gpu will reduce the temps and increase battery life as well.

Any suggestions on how i can accomplish this.

 

[RS4]

I dont think its possible unless enabled by the laptop manufacturer.

 

[Quad Master]

Ohh is that so ?
I thought that there might be something in the BIOS and Ati Drivers to enable it.

 

[dexBG]

ATI 5650 doesnt support Switchable Graphics .

 

[Quad Master]

ATI 5650 doesnt support Switchable Graphics .

Thats a new , i had no clue.