Video/Graphic Card-Setting the Primary Graphics Card (2024)

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Overview Set the Graphics Card in the System BIOS HP Laptops Dell Laptops: Boot to Bios from Windows 10 Set the Graphics Card in the Graphics Card Control Panel See Also FAQs
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Overview

Many computers have two graphics cards: one integrated and one dedicated. Graphics display problems can occur in FARO® software if the integrated card is not enabled/disabled as listed below.

For Cam2 2018.1 and later versions, both graphics cards should be enabled.

For all other FARO software, disable the integrated Intel card and enable the NVIDIA graphics card.

Each card is listed in the Microsoft Windows Device Manager.

See Also
How to update or fix your drivers in Windows 10Do You Need to Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers Before Installing A New Graphics Card?A Guide for Gamers: Two GPUs VS a Single High-End GPU Do You Have to Reinstall Windows After Upgrading CPU, GPU or Motherboard?

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In Windows 10 you can access the Device Manager by opening the Control Panel,clicking System and Security > System, and clicking Device Manager on the left side of the window.

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There are two ways to specify that your computer should use a particular graphics card.

  1. Specify the graphics card at the BIOS level, so the correct card can be accessed when the computer boots.
    OR
  2. Set the the preferred graphics card in the graphics card control panel.

Set the Graphics Card in the System BIOS

CAM2 Users: Disabling the integrated graphics card may cause issues with CAM2 2018.1 and later.

See Also
5 Signs Your Graphics Card Is Dying

HP Laptops

Some HP laptops have different BIOS menus. Use the relevant method below to change the graphic card settings.

    Disable Hybrid Graphics (G4and G5)

    1. Restart the computer and hold the Escape key. (Note: The "entering startup" menu will be displayed at the bottom left of the screen)
    2. From the Startup Menu, press theF10key to enter the BIOS setup utility.
    3. ClickAdvanced.
    4. SelectBuilt-In Device Options.
    5. SelectGraphics, and then selectDiscrete Graphics.
    6. ClickSave, and, when prompted, clickSave changes and exit BIOS.

    Dell Laptops:

    1. Restart the computer.
    2. As the system logo is loading, press the F12 key to get to the system BIOS.
    3. Select BIOS Setup.
    4. From the BIOS screen, expand the Video group.
    5. Select Switchable Graphics.
    6. Un-check theEnable Switchable Graphics boxon the right side of the screen.
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    7. Select Apply at the bottom right.
    8. Select Exit at the bottom right.

    Boot to Bios from Windows 10

    If you are having problems accessing the BIOS while starting the PC, you can use this method to access BIOS settings from Windows 10.

    1. Click the Start Menu.
    2. Click Settings.
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    3. Click Update and Security.
    4. Click Recovery.
    5. Under Advanced Startup, click Restart Now.
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    6. Click Troubleshoot.
    7. Click Advanced Options.
    8. Click UEFI Firmware Settings.
    9. Click Restart.

    Set the Graphics Card in the Graphics Card Control Panel

    For the purposes of example, we use the NVIDIA graphics card. Substitute your graphics card name instead if you are using a different graphics card. You may have to look up instructions for your specific graphics cards online. Contact your computer vendor for more information about how to deactivate the integrated graphic card if youare not using a NVIDIA graphics card.

    1. Right-click on the desktop and choose NVIDIA Control Panel.
    2. On the left hand side, select 3D Settings > Manage 3D Settings(Drop-down menu only available if you use a Workstation Quadro Nvidia card, Gaming GeForce Nvidia card do not have this feature).
      • In the Global presets drop-down menu, select 3D App - Game Development.
      • In the Preferred graphic processor drop-down menu, select High-performance NVIDIA processor.
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    3. On the left hand side, select 3D Settings > Set PhysX Configuration.
      • In the Select a PhysX processor drop-down menu, select your graphics card (it should not be set to “Auto-select” or “CPU”).
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    Video/Graphic Card-Setting the Primary Graphics Card (2024)

    FAQs

    Video/Graphic Card-Setting the Primary Graphics Card? ›

    You can set the primary gpu in bios. Usually found under advanced options, look for an entry boot from PEG (Pci E Graphics) to select the primary device. In windows, the card that has the output or to be more precise display number 1 on it, will be primary.

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    How do I set my GPU as my primary graphics card? ›

    You can set the primary gpu in bios. Usually found under advanced options, look for an entry boot from PEG (Pci E Graphics) to select the primary device. In windows, the card that has the output or to be more precise display number 1 on it, will be primary.

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    How do I select GPU as preferred graphics processor? ›

    You will find it on Windows settings. Go to Settings > System > Display Graphics. On "Add an app" select if the application is and Microsoft Store app or a Desktop app, then, select which graphics processor this application will use.

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    How do I prioritize my dedicated GPU? ›

    In Settings -> System -> Display -> Graphics settings you can set if each program uses the power saving integrated GPU, or the high performance discrete GPU.

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    How do I set my AMD graphics card as my primary? ›

    1. Right click your desktop and open the AMD Radeon Software.
    2. In Radeon Software, click on the Gear Icon and select Graphics from the sub-menu, then choose advanced.
    3. Click on GPU Workload and select the desired setting (default is to set to Graphics). ...
    4. Click OK to restart Radeon software for the change to take effect.
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    How do I make my Nvidia GPU my main GPU? ›

    If the OS does not have a GPU preference for an application, then you can specify the preferred graphics processor to use from the NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Preferred graphics processor setting.

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    How do I select my primary GPU in BIOS? ›

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    • Restart your computer and press the BIOS key (usually F2 or Delete) repeatedly as soon as the computer starts up.
    • Once in the BIOS, navigate to the Advanced or Settings menu.
    • Look for the option to change the primary graphics card.
    • Select the dedicated Nvidia graphics card as the primary graphics card.
    Aug 9, 2023

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    How do I use Nvidia GPU instead of Intel? ›

    To do this, right-click on your desktop and select "Nvidia Control Panel". Then navigate to "Manage 3D settings" and choose "High-performance NVIDIA processor" as the preferred graphics processor. Disable Intel Graphics in Device Manager: Another way to disable Intel Graphics is through the Device Manager.

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    How do I stop my computer from using integrated graphics? ›

    In Windows, right-click the Start button, select "Device Manager," expand the "Display adapters" category, right-click on the integrated graphics, and choose "Disable device." Keep in mind that this method may vary based on your specific hardware and operating system.

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    Can I use both integrated graphics and graphics card? ›

    Yes, adding a dedicated graphics card to a system with integrated graphics is possible. However, when adding a dedicated graphics card, the onboard graphics in your CPU will be turned off, replacing your CPU's GPU, not adding to it.

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    Is Dedicated GPU always better? ›

    Dedicated graphics are much more robust than an integrated GPU and are capable of handling heavy graphical tasks like content creation or gaming. Since it's not sharing power with the CPU, the processor can direct all its power to its own processes, therefore effectively boosting the CPU performance.

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    Should I use dedicated GPU for everything? ›

    For gaming you want to have a dedicated GPU, but for light gaming and normal use you can live with an integrated GPU. A GPU ''frees'' the CPU from doing what a GPU should do - graphical data processing. It all depends on what you want to do with your PC.

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    How do I force Windows to use Nvidia GPU? ›

    1 Answer
    1. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel.
    2. Go to Manage 3D Settings > Preferred Graphics Processor.
    3. Select High-performance NVIDIA processor.
    Nov 5, 2023

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    How do I set my primary graphics card in Windows 10? ›

    How to Change Default Graphics Card Windows 10 for Apps
    1. Press the Win + I keys to open the Settings window and click on System.
    2. Navigate to the Display tab and click on Graphics settings under the Multiple displays section.
    3. Select an app type from the drop-down menu to set preference.
    Jul 6, 2023

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    Why is my GPU not being used? ›

    If your GPU is showing 0% utilization while playing games, it's likely that your system is using the integrated GPU instead of the discrete one. This can happen because many systems automatically switch between the integrated and discrete GPUs to balance performance and power usage.

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