Lenovo g505s dual graphics?

I purchased a Lenovo G505s from PC world a few months ago and just wondered whether it actually has Dual Graphics as stated by the sticker....This laptop is is an A8-4500m with AMD Radeon HD 7640g, and 4GB RAM, upgraded to 8GB. I have seen other posts about this before by nothing can solve this issue, I tried every software to try and find out if there is another graphics card in there but there is definitely not....what does this green 'Dual Graphics' sticker mean? :/

hi candywolf,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
This should show two Gaphics card under Device Manager,
Let me know if this is not the case under your Device Manager,
Regards
Solid Cruver
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Ye olde G505s dual graphics question.

Hi, I have seen this topic a couple of times but for higher models than mine - 20255 AMD A8-4500M - as to why there is a dual graphics sticker on the laptop. The other machines do appear to have a discreet GPU linked with Crossfire that was difficult to find. After removing the back cover of my machine I am pretty sure the empty gap on the motherboard to the left of the fan is why myself or Crossfire is never going to find a second graphics processor. Just for peace of mind, so I can stop looking, do Lenovo just stick this sticker on all laptops regardless of capabilities or is the graphics card hidden somewhere really clever?
Thanks in advance to anyone with an answer.

If in the device manager you don't see any unknown device than you don't have a discreet graphics card installed.
If you do see an unrecognized device, than apply the solution from this post:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-3000-and-Essential/G505s-Windows-7-brightness-issue/td-p/1311281
essentially you need to install the latest AMD Mobility BETA driver (not the regular one). the solution is shown for Win7. Modify it to match your Windows version

G505s dual graphics false advertising ?

hy, I am new on this forum.
Ii have a g505s, a10, 1tb (8gb ssd?), 8gb ram, dual graphics model, but there is no sign of a second video card on my laptop. an that is because it does not have a dedicated graphics card. i have tried several pc info tools (cpu-z, gpu-z, aida 64 extreme). all this tools dont recognize a dedicated graphics, and now i'm wondering... why there is a sticker on my laptop that sais dual graphics? why are we being fooled by this fals advertising method ? why have a i paid 500 pounds for a laptop that is not what i was told that is? but the most important thing is... how can we correct this situation?
thank you
sysem information :
product : 20255
Moderator Note; s/n edited for member's own protection

Hi.
Read my post in this topis:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-3000-and-Essential/lenovo-g505s-problems/td-p/1217106/page/2
I have found out that if u change your power performance from maximum to optimum it will give u boost.
Better boost (or the i should say proper boost) in game or any application that need 3D graphic or Dual Graphic u can get by setting your game / program / application from maximum to optimum performance. ( u can find those settings in "swich graphics configuration" accesable by RMB on desktop or by Catalyst Center.
Soryy for my EN.
If u have any question or simillar problem u can ask me
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G505s-Dual Graphics Question

Hello,
I recently purchased a Lenovo G505s laptop. It is the version with the AMD A8-5550M. It stated on the feature tag that it had dual graphics. When I asked about dual graphics at the store I was told that means it has an integrated graphics chip on CPU as well as a separate graphics card for heavier things like gaming.
My problem is that in Windows Device Manager and the Vision Control Center, etc, the only thing showing is a HD 8550G graphics adapter, which it seems is the integrated chip. For the life of me I can't seem to get another graphics adapter to show up. I tried uninstalling the drivers and reinstalling them with the latest on the Lenovo driver site, I've tried looking in BIOS for an option, but nothing seems to work.
Does dual graphics mean something totally different and I had an unknowledgeable salesman, or is it possible something may be borked with the other graphics card? Or is it simply a matter that I don't know what the heck I am doing or looking for and it's staring me right in the face?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. If any other information is required, please let me know. Thank you!

If in the device manager you don't see any unknown device than you don't have a discreet graphics card installed.
If you do see an unrecognized device, than apply the solution from this post:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-3000-and-Essential/G505s-Windows-7-brightness-issue/td-p/1311281
essentially you need to install the latest AMD Mobility BETA driver (not the regular one). the solution is shown for Win7. Modify it to match your Windows version

G505s Dual Graphics

Is there a possibility to use only the GPU instead of the CrossfireX because GPU-Z shows the video ram being very limited when it is in dual graphics and the card is supposed to have 2gb of ram for the card.'
Here is a screenshot of the program showing how much RAM i have on the card for dual graphics... games dont run well.

Hi grisieyt.
I guessed both would not be listed, This is because they are running in crossfire mode.
Try opening catalyst control center, Right click on the desktop to access it, That should have the information you want.
If it does not download these two programmes GPU Z & PC WIZARD from www.majorgeeks.com.
Gpu z will list all graphics components on the motherboard.
PC Wizard will give you a overview of your entire system.
The SSD cannot hold the OS, Win8 requires between 20 & 30gb of storage, The (D) partition is where win8 is in case you need to re-install for any reason.
Why the SSD is not showing under computer is strange, You may need to get in touch with Lenovo support about that.
Let me know how things progress.
Catt

Lenovo g505s graphics questions

I just bought a G505s and its a model without the dual graphics, so I was wondering if there is a way for me to add a dedicated card in an expansion slot or does it have an Expansion slot?
Moderator comment: New thread created. Subject edited foe clarity.

Hi Nekomayata,
Welcome to Lenovo forums
As I understood that you are looking for additional graphics for your G505s.
As per the specification this model does not have dual graphics card slot.
I would also like to inform you that the graphic card cannot be added to expansion slot as there is no expansion slot present in this model.
Hope this helps! Do post us back for further queries.
Best regards,
Ashwin.S
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Lenovo G505s Graphic card advice

I am considering buying the G505s. The one with an AMD A10-5750M processor and 8Gb RAM. This one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-G505s-15-6-inch-Laptop-Black/dp/B00LLE6IAU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=141...
I don't really want a gaming laptop but I want one to use as a general laptop but for casual gaming. I don't expect to be running new games on high graphics setting, but it would be nice if I would be able to play some newish games like Battlefield 4, Simcity, the Sims 4 and GTA IV/GTA V. I have looked online and found that this model is normally quite capable of running some of these games. However, I have a concern about the graphics card: Radeon R5 M230. For some of these games, such as Battlefield 4, youtube videos only seem to show it being played on the same model G505s but with a AMD Radeon HD 8750M graphic card. I've even seen it played on some youtube videos on the same model but the AMD A8 version, which has AMD Dual Graphics : AMD Radeon 8550g + 8570m.
I thought that the version I am considering buying had a better processor and grahics card and is more expensive, so am I correct that I won't be able to play Battlefield 4 and some other games?

When I said that, it was more of an expression.
My G770 can probably run new games but it's not enjoyable, Metro Last Light was running at about ~20 FPS on Minimum settings. Call of Duty Ghosts was ~30 FPS, but it used to drop frames on every few minutes. With the "latest" driver from 2013 I probably wouldn't be able to start the game if I hadn't used 3rd party AMD drivers which served me okay. But I also ran all those games at the native resolution, which in my case is 1600x900. Note that I run a Samsung 840 EVO SSD and I have 8GB RAM.
My point is that a mid range laptop is not meant for gaming, while it can run games there is no guarantee that it will be able to do that in say 2 years. And when I say run, I mean you actually playing. Any PC can run a game, but there's a difference between being able to run it and being able to play it.
I don't know if you're getting the laptop because of the price or you need portability. If it's not the latter, I seriously suggest you to look into a desktop PC. For 650 USD you can build a pretty decent rig, with a monitor and all peripherals. In my honest opinion, I should have done that.
All of this is strictly for AAA games, that are graphics intensive. Simulations, MMOs, RPGs, Indie, Valve games, are all very playable on my computer, even Sims 4, I can run that at medium without issues.
I hope I cleared any confusion. If you have any other questions feel free to ask or PM me.

Lenovo G505s A10-5750M 8GB Ram - graphics card?

I was looking at buying this laptop - http://www.johnlewis.com/lenovo-g505s-laptop-amd-a10-8gb-ram-1tb-8gb-ssd-15-6-black/p611680 - and was just wondering what graphics card it has? I emailed JL and asked and they told me the Radeon HD 8570M, but when i've been looking online etc. people have said it came with the 8560G.
Does anyone know for certain which card this comes with?
Thanks!

Hi Melissa,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums
I’m glad to inform you that the specification provided by JL is exactly correct and to compare it please view the link below from our Lenovo Support Website:
Lenovo G505s Specifications
Do post us back for further queries.
Best Regards
Shiva Kumar
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My g505s was advertised as dual graphics. Was it a lie?

In dxdiag the only graphic it's picking up is AMD radeon HD 7640G
Is there anything I can do to speed up the laptop and increase it's performance with games and such?
IT is the A8 4500m version

hi Sarpynom,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
Can you check if under Device Manager if under Display Adapter will show 2 Display adapters including the AMD radeon HD 7640G
A dxdiag tool will only pick up One Graphics adapter, It will only pick up a graphics where your Windows is currently running at.
A Dual Graphics will work as Switching to the other graphics card when an Application needs more graphics rendering.
Let me know your Findings
Cheers!
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Graphics performance less when dual graphics switched on G505s

I've noticed that the frame rates i am getting with single graphics switched on are much much better than dual graphics switched on. This follows for all games that require high graphics.

Hi Guys,
Strangest thing happened. When i got my New Aluminum Macbook, i never user the adapter that came with it, i simply carried on using the adapter from my 4 month old black macbook, as i thought there would not be any difference. But since i have been using it, i was noticing that it was running extremely hot. Last night, my adapter was hot enough to fry an egg on, and it cut off current being sent to my macbook. So i got out the original adapter that came with this mac, and since i have started using it...EVERYTHING is smooth and the same when running battery power. Very strange, but somehow it seems to work! Hope this helps anyone with my issue, will see how the computer behaves over 24 hours, but so far, so good!

Problem Installing Graphic Card Driver in Lenovo G505s AMD A8

Configuration Processor - AMD A8-5550M RAM - 8GB (4*4 configuration) OS - Windows 10 (Upgraded From Windows 8.1) Graphics - AMD Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual Graphics I have upgraded my system on 30th July to Windows 10 Pro. Now i am unable to install Graphic Card Driver.I Even tried unninstalling the Drivers using DDU(Display Driver Unnistaller) in Safe Mode and tried Re-installing Driver but while reinstalling Driver my system always Restarts and installation interrupts in between I tried this 4 times then i tried using without driver but my laptop used to get thermal shutdown.So Finally i performed a System Restore, but i wanted to perform a clean install for which this problem must be solved as i won't be able to do system restore after clean install. One more Problem after i've upgraded to windows 10 my graphic driver is recognized differently as R5 M200 but actually its HD 8570M. Observations Whlile installing Driver :Laptop gets Heated and restarts firstly i thought its a Thermal Shut Down but it restarted and i even tried to preform the installation after placing my laptop in front of air-conditioner but it again restarted.Help me out finding the solution for this problem.Warm Regards,Rishabh

Hi,
Hope you've already tried this from HP support page:
h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=6943827&swItemId=ob_148736_1&swEnvOid=4053#tab-history
If so,
Uninstall AMD graphics from Device Manager.
Restart system.
Download, save & install this:
support.amd.com/en-us/download/mobile?os=Windows%207%20-%2032
Restart system
Check.
Regards
Visruth

Question re: AMD dual graphics driver support

Hi, first time poster
I'm interested in the G505s with Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M dual graphics. However, from my research it seems that dual graphics is largely useless, at least with laptops currently. NotebookCheck .com says it brings benefit only if the games support it, and can even be detrimental.
Is this accurate? Another forum said that it was of use only if the laptop maker (i.e. Lenovo) updated drivers to support it. One poster said this happens very seldom. Again, is this accurate?
In a nutshell: is the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M setup benefitless?
Thanks in advance

Same problem here with HP Pavilion 15 n201axPrevious it showed 2 drivers in the Display Adapter sectionas - >>AMD Radeon HD 7620G+ AMD Radeon HD 8600Mand >>AMD Radeon HD 8600M I tried different versions of Catalyst but now it just shows AMD Radeon HD 7620G and after rebooting, it comes up with an asterisk markI Dont even even the options of Configuring the graphics card when i right click on desktop.It just shows the AMD Catalyst Control Center which brings up options only for the processor.This is seriously getting annoying!

Do all E545 laptop sub-models have dual-graphics?

Looking to purchase one soon, and will be used for occasional gaming.
I see the same sub-model listed on one site as having the HD 8570M along w/ the iGPU from the APU, but others do not. This is very confusing. To add to the confusion, the main product page for the E545 on lenovo's site shows it has it, but when you customize a unit, it doesn't.
If all E545s do NOT have dual-graphics, can I please have a list(US, CA, and international models) of all sub-model codes that do?
Thank you

You won't see the 6459 in the current Jan 2009 version because Lenovo only keeps the latest models on that reference source.
However, I found my answer at the ThinkPad Forum here:
http://www.thinkpads.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=60786
It appears that there is indeed 256mb on the GPU in question and there are some typographical errors on the Product Info Pages.
Message Edited by eecon on 01-16-2009 12:14 AM
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Dual graphics card in M92 Tower?

Hello,
I have a manager here requesting 3 monitors for each of their departments workstations (Lenovo M92 Tower, Intel i5) and I am just wonder if the M92 supports dual graphics cards. I am aware that it only has a PCIe 1x and PCIe 16x slot - the plan is to install two 1x cards, if they are supported.
Could someone confirm if this will work or not?
Thanks!
Solved!
Go to Solution.

First, I have no experience at all with more than two monitors on any PC.
However... AMD's EyeFinity setup can support three (or more) monitors using the multiple connectors on a usable video card. For example, the relatively inexpensive AMD R7 250 card comes in both full-size and low-profile varieties, to fit inside an M92p case (either mid-tower or SFF) in the PCIe x16 slot (which is what you want to use). The low-profile R7 250 DDR5 card from Sapphire (which includes both low-profile and full-size brackets in the retail box, so you can use the card in either M92p case size) has three digital connectors on it: DVI, miniDP, and microHDMI. So you can connect three monitors to them. The retail box also includes adapters for the microHDMI and miniDP connectors, but I'd personally just buy a proper 2-ended straight-through cable (say from Monoprice or other online source) with the correct connector at each end to connect each of your three monitors. I'm not a fan of adapters myself, I'd prefer a suitable cable with the correct connectors at each end.
According to the EyeFinity setup instructions, you use two connectors to go to two monitors, and the third (or more) monitors must connect on the DisplayPort path. In your case you only have three monitors, so you just use all three digital connectors on the R7 250 and you're done! No need to have two graphics cards, and you get high-performance DDR5 as you want, on three monitors.
Again... I've never done this myself, but EyeFinity for three or more monitors is standard technology given an AMD card like the R7 250 sitting in a single PCIe x16 slot.

Lenovo g505s Mainboard help.

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for some information regarding replacing the mainbord on a Lenovo g505. basicly the mainboard that is in the laptop has burnt out due to liquid damage (beyond repair) and to replace the mainboard that is in it is very costly and hard to source. The mainboard that is in is a Lenovo LA-A092P.
The specs are:
AMD A10-5750M cpu
1tb hd
8gb ddr3
And I was thinking would any other lenovo mainboard fit this laptop as I know there are a few different types of board that they did and are more easy to get hold of and cheaper. What do you think?
If not then does anyone know where I can source one of these boards from for a resonable price, I live in the Uk.
Many Thanks all.

hi Andrews117,
Thanks for the follow up info.
Can you share the link maybe of where you bought it, the actual link
I tried checking the system board for your Modeltype number 59383984
It listed a Motherboard which is
90003237
VALGD MB W8S UMA
SYSTEM BOARDS
This board is a Shared graphics memory and does not have a discrete Video Graphics.
Please send me the link so I can verify if the link or the posted details from where you bought it was the problem.
Regards
Solid Cruver
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