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ATI mobility driver for the HD 2400XT video card (TM 6592)

post #1 of 9
1/1/08 at 12:49pm
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Where do I find a mobility driver for my Acer TravelMate 6592 with a HD 2400XT video card?

The one on Acers site is acting weird.
I get no additional tabs under Display Properties -> Settings -> Advanced.
(so no way to manage tv out, powerplay or things like that)

Starting the ATI Catalyst Control Center only give me a chance to change resolution.
some desktop settings which are grayed out and nothing else.
It looks like some kind of initial settings/wizzard or so, but I can't get past this.

I can find no Mobility driver for the HD 2400XT card on ATI's own site.
Newest mobility driver (direct link) won't install, as the hardware isn't supported.

Am I the only one with this problem?

Regards
Michael
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post #2 of 9
1/2/08 at 9:43am
ur best bet would try to download the desktop version (radeon hd2400) of the driver from ati and then mod it using driverheaven utility

cheers ...
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post #3 of 9
1/2/08 at 9:44am
http://www.driverheaven.net/modtool/

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post #4 of 9
1/2/08 at 11:26am
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Thanks a bunch!

Seems to work like a charm.

I have never heard of that possibility.

I now have access to all setting i CCC.
Something was definately wrong with the Acer "stock" driver.

Thanks.

Regards
Michael
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post #5 of 9
1/2/08 at 11:39am
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Thanks a bunch!
Seems to work like a charm.
nice to hear

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I have never heard of that possibility.
it has been around quite a while, stop gap when gpu driver were/are behind in providing mobility driver

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...Something was definately wrong with the Acer "stock" driver. .....
nah, they r just a bit behind in updating their drivers database (like any other laptop manufacturers)

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post #6 of 9
1/2/08 at 11:43am
now, the next best thing to do is to clean up ur comp and create a system restore point. Then leave the gpu driver alone, dont get tempted to update/upgrade in this area. It is a touchy/hot sore point !

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post #7 of 9
1/4/09 at 7:42pm
What are our oppinions? Can I try the new 8.12-driver (modded with DH-mod-tool) or should I stay with the driver from acers web-site?
The CCC is very crippled, but I want to keep the functions with special keys (Fn + F5 or F6).
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post #8 of 9
1/5/09 at 9:51am
If your comp is performing smoothly, there is no need for the latest driver from the device manufacturer.

I usually stick with the laptop manufactures and Windows updates, unless there is really a need to get the driver up to date right away.

And if you do want the latest (?), make sure that a restore point has been created and the previous drivers backed up.

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post #9 of 9
1/5/09 at 12:28pm
So right!!! In other words, ''dont fix something that aint broke''
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