Hi there.
I have a N43Sl with a GT540M.
I believe that the way we know wen the nvidia graphic card kicks in is wen the light on the left of the power button turns on but I've been playing COD BO and the light never powered up.
Is there any way to turn the nvidea card on? Is there any test I can do to see it working?
By the way, which is the USB port that we the computer is off can charge devices?
Regards,
kodiak
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Also, the N43SL does not have an always-on USB port. The only notebooks that I'm aware of that have that feature are made by Lenovo.
I also have Asus N82JV with Optimus Graphics Technology. You're correct, in my case it's the blue light next to the power button that indicates the mode of operation. Blue light is integrated chip and White light indicates that nVidia is kicking ass

First of all, cease from using the ASUS desktop widget for switching in&out the hybrid mode. That's if you actually have it of course. In my case, it actually not only completely banned nVidia, but in case I forced the switch (how, read below)
it actually ran down clocked.That being said, if you have the widget, make sure it's off. Now, make sure to download latest Optimus drivers from ASUS or nVidia site. Next, there are various methods how to force the switch. I will list them in the order of reliability (success):
1. Success rate - 100% .Get third party Overclocking Utility. I am using MSI Afterburner. It is a great and useful software if you're planning on gaming and once it is started it'll keep your dedicated card (nVidia) on constantly. Afterburner screenshot below, DOWNLOAD HERE. Btw, if you don't like MSI's utility, there are many more out there...just do your research:p
2. Success rate - 75%.Simply right click the *.exe file of desired program and select "Run with graphics processor --> High Performance nVidia processor". The drawback of this method is that context menu includes this selection ONLY if you are right clicking the file in file explorer (in actual installation folder). It does not show it from start menu or task bar...not sure about desktop shortcut

3. Success rate - 50% with programs/ 80% with games. Open your NVIDIA CONTROL PANEL (click START, type NVIDIA or select it from your task bar icon menu on the right
), then in ADJUST 3D SETTINGS WITH PREVIEW select USE THE ADVANCED 3D IMAGE SETTINGS, switch to MANAGE 3D SETTINGS below, click PROGRAM SETTINGS tab, and there you can assign preferred GPU to the application of your choice. Works well especially with games 
Hope that one of the aforementioned method will allow you to use your ASUS to it's maximum potential! CHEERS!
PS: Note, that the three methods are just THREE OF MANY, but they work for me (especially the Afterburner one)
Edited by -LuckTR- - 7/30/11 at 10:59am
Hi Djembe and -LuckTR-.
Thanks for your explanation.
I've uninstalled power4hybrid and nvidia drivers and then installed latest nvidia drivers (It was a litte difficult but i manage it following this tutorial) and then a back nvidia icon appeared on my taskbar.
Defined GPU to kick in automatically but the icon only changes to green red for a brief moment wen I run COD and inside the game i press the windows key. In this situation icon colors change for a brief moment. Running other programs in windows, but in the Icon GPU activity there is no program.
Can I do anything else? Any other test?
Regards,
kodiak
I am happy to hear that you have resolved the issue with your graphic subsystem.
I actually own Asus N82JV with 330m which runs on slightly lower frequency due to older architecture. However, I've managed to scout some other threads for the best ratio of speed/stability clocking for your rig.
Your card is essentially the same architecture as GeForce GT435M only clocked a bit higher (for more see GT 540M DETAILS) which gives you more data to go from.
I based my findings on your GT 540m chipset for better accuracy though

Your stock speeds should be detected as
Core Speed *672 MHz
Shader Speed *1344 MHz
Memory Speed *900 MHz
*for example using MSI Afterburner as discussed above.
Now your safe OC'd range could go as
Core Speed * 740-800 MHz (some report tearing/artifacts @ 820 and beyond)
Shader Speed *Shader clock should stay linked to Core adjustment via the OC utility
Memory Speed *1000-1100 MHz with thousand being the solid bet.
All values are based on runs from various owners that tested them in benchmarks and games with various results. The bottom values are solid bet while the higher depend on the capability of your individual card as the OC ceiling literally differs from card to card.
I'd recommend to find a setting that plays your favorite game smoothly, and stick with it
. No need to pursue the limits unless you have to 
Btw, keep your eyes on your temps @ least initially before you get to know your bulls eye

Edited by -LuckTR- - 8/8/11 at 4:36pm

Hi, Kodiak.
I am happy to hear that you have resolved the issue with your graphic subsystem.
I actually own Asus N82JV with 330m which runs on slightly lower frequency due to older architecture. However, I've managed to scout some other threads for the best ratio of speed/stability clocking for your rig.
Your card is essentially the same architecture as GeForce GT435M only clocked a bit higher (for more see GT 540M DETAILS) which gives you more data to go from.
I based my findings on your GT 540m chipset for better accuracy though

Your stock speeds should be detected as
Core Speed *672 MHz
Shader Speed *1344 MHz
Memory Speed *900 MHz
*for example using MSI Afterburner as discussed above.
Now your safe OC'd range could go as
Core Speed * 740-800 MHz (some report tearing/artifacts @ 820 and beyond)
Shader Speed *Shader clock should stay linked to Core adjustment via the OC utility
Memory Speed *1000-1100 MHz with thousand being the solid bet.
All values are based on runs from various owners that tested them in benchmarks and games with various results. The bottom values are solid bet while the higher depend on the capability of your individual card as the OC ceiling literally differs from card to card.
I'd recommend to find a setting that plays your favorite game smoothly, and stick with it
. No need to pursue the limits unless you have to 
Btw, keep your eyes on your temps @ least initially before you get to know your bulls eye

Many thanks. Will try and will post here results.
kodiak
I also Have a ASUS N43SL like you. The NVIDIA graphic card can open in .....NVIDIA control panel , in the control panel click 3D management setting . And in the preferred graphic card drop down list , choose (high performance NVIDIA processor). ..... You can also go NVIDIA control panel by right click on the desk top.....
This is all what i know friend. .......

Hi there.
I have a N43Sl with a GT540M.
I believe that the way we know wen the nvidia graphic card kicks in is wen the light on the left of the power button turns on but I've been playing COD BO and the light never powered up.
Is there any way to turn the nvidea card on? Is there any test I can do to see it working?
By the way, which is the USB port that we the computer is off can charge devices?
Regards,
kodiak
e sata can charge device when ur laptop is off.
I have a n43sl too, one day i tried to checked my dxdiag and I found that my approx total memory was 3gb! maybe it merged with the intel graphics. I don't know how can be like that but now my detected approx total memory is 2gb, I try to make it 3gb again but I don't know how to do it, can you help me?
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Not sure so much about the difference in the order, but normally one (me anyway) installs the integrated GPU driver first. Maybe it has something to do with fall back when issue occurs
cheers ...
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