How to install Optimus drivers

Recently I did a clean Windows install on a Dell 6430 laptop. The laptop has an NVIDIA dedicated GPU as well as integrated Intel HD graphics.

The best part is, NVIDIA’s Optimus feature. This cool technology can save power (use Intel graphics) when doing desktop type tasks and then switch automatically to the more powerful NVIDIA dedicated card when playing games etc.

Sometimes the drivers can get a bit tricky but I can good success with the following:

  • First, install the latest Intel HD Graphics drivers from Intel
  • Then, install the latest NVIDIA drivers

After that, everything has been working perfectly 🙂

More info about NVIDIA Optimus drivers:

Optimus Units: Correct Video Card Driver Instal and Uninstall Procedure | Dell UShttp://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&docid=439098Driver uninstall and re-install instructions.
T410 - Install NVIDIA & Intel HD drivers, or just ... - Lenovo Community

T410 – Install NVIDIA & Intel HD drivers, or just … – Lenovo Communityhttp://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T400-T500-and-newer-T-series/T410-Install-NVIDIA-amp-Intel-HD-drivers-or-just-install-Optimus/td-p/681093I’m entirely confused about which drivers I should install.  Do I install NVIDIA and Intel HD drivers separately?  Or, do I just install Optimus drivers when they come out?  Or do I…
Sid's BlogSite: How to install nVidia Optimus driver

Sid’s BlogSite: How to install nVidia Optimus driverhttp://sids-blogsite.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-install-nvidia-optimus-driver.htmlHey could you help me? i have a GeForce GT525m and the intel hd 3000 graphics but i am kinda lost in the hexadecimal part. my laptop is a vostr 3750 and have the same error. PLEASE!!!

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