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Windows 8 RP and my Lenovo W520

1. June 2012 22:49 / Richard Fennell / Windows 8 Comments (5)

I tried to install the Windows 8 CP on my Lenovo W520 with no success as I posted about in the past.I was only able to install Windows 8 CP only if I disabled the Nvidia graphics card and just used the integrated Intel controller. This was of no real use as I need dual monitors.

With the release of Windows 8 RP I though I would try again.

The first attempt failed with the same problem, it hung detecting devices. I check the BIOS and noticed I was set to discrete only (the Nvidia setting). I knew the RP should work on the W520 as other at the office have got it working. So I changed the BIOS to Nvidia Optimus (the auto swap system between Intel and Nivdia) and tried again – and it worked. So this is the first post from Windows 8.

Now to find drivers for the other devices in the W520

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Hosam Kamel
Egypt Hosam Kamel

Thanks a lot! I'm owning the same model ... update the post please if you face any other issue especially the driver part Smile

Doug Wilson
Canada Doug Wilson

I have the same laptop and install issues. Unfortunately changing to nvidia hasn't brought success. Not yet anyway. I'm trying again having disabled every device I can in the BIOS.

Wi11iam
People's Republic of China Wi11iam

Amazing work! Now I can wipe my W520 and try the newest cake XD

Doug Wilson
Canada Doug Wilson

Disabling everything and switching to nvidia got a successful install of the release preview. I've since re-enabled everything and it is still working across reboots. Thanks for the post!

Zubair
U.A.E. Zubair

So you are saying that you got dual monitors working with Nvidia Optimus on Win8 RP?

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