AMD/Intel Hybrid Graphics works

[xalatar]

Hello,

I have a Dell Vostro 3550 (i3, AMD 6630). This method works perfectly, the CPU temperature during average usage is between 49-54 celsius

BUT compare to Windows 7, the keyboard is more hotter under Linux than Windows 7
I use Mint 13 with E17, powertop, jupiter to reduce powerusage. I turn off AMD card, but the cover around the "qwertasdfyxcv" keys's are very hot.

If someone have Dell Vostro 3550 whith same configuration, can check this with his/her machine?

I have also Vostro 3550 but with i5. Left side of keyboard is always really hot since I can remember (compare to W7). It's strange to me but I got used to. If anybody have idea why it happens...

[RossRyan]

Hi all,

I am looking for advice with my HP ProBook 4730s, Ubuntu 12.04 on board:

test@test:/etc/X11$ fglrxinfo
display: :0.0 screen: 0
OpenGL vendor string: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
OpenGL renderer string: AMD Radeon HD 6400M Series
OpenGL version string: 4.2.11631 Compatibility Profile Context

I sucessfully install drivers thanks to this great guide (THANK YOU Alexislavie!), but it looks liek my FPS is quite low:

test@test:~$ glxgears
6203 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1240.517 FPS
6212 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1242.257 FPS
5937 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1187.067 FPS
7657 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1531.345 FPS
6841 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1368.017 FPS
6730 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1345.840 FPS
6697 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1339.275 FPS
6776 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1355.193 FPS

(main card, I suppose it can make it bether with its 1024 MB memory..)

I know glxgears are not accurate, but main problem is low performance in 3D games. Do you have any tip, what can I try? Thank you!

[RossRyan]

BTW after running "sudo aticonfig --initial --input=/etc/X11/xorg.conf" and reboot:

test@test:~$ glxgears
23508 frames in 5.0 seconds = 4701.493 FPS
24152 frames in 5.0 seconds = 4830.324 FPS
24307 frames in 5.0 seconds = 4861.223 FPS
24318 frames in 5.0 seconds = 4863.460 FPS
24188 frames in 5.0 seconds = 4837.522 FPS
24354 frames in 5.0 seconds = 4870.620 FPS
24492 frames in 5.0 seconds = 4898.369 FPS
24304 frames in 5.0 seconds = 4860.660 FPS
24431 frames in 5.0 seconds = 4886.159 FPS
13802 frames in 5.0 seconds = 2760.086 FPS
6325 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1264.916 FPS
6250 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1249.514 FPS
6395 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1278.837 FPS
6509 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1301.701 FPS
6249 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1249.638 FPS
6271 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1254.141 FPS
6289 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1257.666 FPS
6271 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1254.126 FPS
6280 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1255.886 FPS
6261 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1251.836 FPS
6325 frames in 5.0 seconds = 1264.916 FPS

Why?

EDIT: It is still the same - after reboot fps about 5k, but after while 1k. Interesting thing:

aticonfig --pplib-cmd "get activity"

1) when FPS about 5k:

Current Activity is Core Clock: 750MHZ
Memory Clock: 900MHZ
VDDC: 1100
Activity: 78 percent
Performance Level: 2
Bus Speed: 5000
Bus Lanes: 16
Maximum Bus Lanes: 16

2) when FPS about 1k:

Current Activity is Core Clock: 750MHZ
Memory Clock: 900MHZ
VDDC: 1100
Activity: 22 percent
Performance Level: 2
Bus Speed: 5000
Bus Lanes: 16
Maximum Bus Lanes: 16

...for the first time I thought, that it is some problem with power profile. But it looks like card in not running in low-power mode - clocks are still at 750-900 mhz. But why is fps and "activity" getting low?

[THPubs]

Thanks a lot for this guide! It actually worked! But there are some problems... I tried to switch the VGA to intel and after the reboot, the desktop won't load. It takes me to the login screen and after I enter the password, nothing comes... Just the wallpaper!

Another problem is the heat... The ATI GPU gets a bit hot (not too much but higher than in windows.) Any way to fix it?

Im using a HP DV6-6011tx laptop with ATI Radeon HD 6770 M GPU.

[Rosterbyte]

I decided to install in partition a linux distro, but with KDE as DM.

I've an HP Pavilion g6 1111el with intel/AMD graphic cards system, and this tutorial (that i followed in all 3 steps) work perfectly with ubuntu 12.04 unity 3d and gnome shell.

But with kubuntu as DM i must apply also the second step for direct rendering on the integrated card?

Once i did it but i had a startup error with kubuntu 12.04 (black screen)!

Thanks for help, you are great!

[moknatal]

Thank You for Your work!!!

It works on Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420 (1141PZ5).
Configuration - Intel HD Graphics 3000/AMD Radeon HD 6630M.
HDMI Intel/AMD: not tested/not tested, VGA Intel/AMD: working/working.

[THPubs]

Thanks a lot for this guide! It actually worked! But there are some problems... I tried to switch the VGA to intel and after the reboot, the desktop won't load. It takes me to the login screen and after I enter the password, nothing comes... Just the wallpaper!

Another problem is the heat... The ATI GPU gets a bit hot (not too much but higher than in windows.) Any way to fix it?

Im using a HP DV6-6011tx laptop with ATI Radeon HD 6770 M GPU.

Please forgive the blind idiot (Me)... I didn't followed the instructions to fix direct rendering... Now it works! Thanks a lot for the guide!

[markino75]

Worked on

• HP Pavilion dv6-6c82sl
• Notebook, Intel Core i5-2450M
  
• Radeon HD7470 1GBi
• Linux mint Maya (MATE)

[Kraaijenzank]

Thank you so much for your very detailed guide! It worked flawlessly for me!

HP Pavillion dm4-2102eo, Intel HD 3000, AMD 6470m, HDMI Intel/AMD: working/working, VGA Intel/AMD: working/working

Running Ubuntu 12.04 with Unity.

[AmjAdAsh2Ar]

People I really need a similar solution to ATI Radeon 5xxx/intel hybrid cards .. my discrete card is Ati Radeon 5650m

PLEASE