Windows 10: Win10 can not see all GPU in Graphics settings

Hp z820 workstation on up to date win10 Pro 22H2, 2 x Xeon 8/16, 256 Gb, with Nvidia P2000 for monitor + Nvidia P40+Nvidia P4 data centre gpu installed. Latest BIOS installed, All gpu seen & working in Device Manager, All latest drivers installed and reinstalled. Nvidia Control panel installed and reinstalled and sees all 3 gpu. Only one GPU is available in Graphics Settings > graphics performance preference the P2000. The workstation is being used for a small language model but the P40 and P4 are never utilised by Win 10 even when selected in Nvidia Control Panel. Why does no

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Custom Driver : Intel HD Graphics & ATI Combo (Alpha) - by nIGHTmAYOR

according to laptop support page they do list an old downloadable driver for intel for windows 7 , weather this is related to there being several variants of that laptop or this laptop has switchable graphics i may just suggest you reset the bios and see if things change , if yes you may be able to apply step 2 , if not then apply step 4 and call it today , you are still better off being on the high performance gpu .

Out of curiosity can you take a snap shot from Settings > System > Display. Scroll down and click the “Graphics Settings” ?

 

How do I make the primary display adaptor as the dedicated GPU instead of the intel integrated on my laptop?

Thanks for reaching out! I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you.

To make the dedicated GPU the primary display adapter on your HP Pavilion 15-e033tx laptop, you can follow these steps. Note that the process involves both software settings within Windows and potentially BIOS settings, though the latter may not always be available on all laptops.

Method 1: Using Device Manager

1. Open Device Manager:
   
   • Press Windows + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
     
2. Disable Integrated Graphics:
   
   • Expand the Display adapters section.
     
   • Right-click on the Intel integrated graphics and select Disable device.
     
   • Confirm any warnings that appear.
     

Method 2: BIOS Settings

1. Access BIOS:
   
   • Restart your laptop and press the appropriate key (usually F2, F10, Delete, or Esc) to enter the BIOS setup. The exact key may vary, so refer to your laptop's manual if needed.
     
2. Change Primary GPU:
   
   • Navigate to the Advanced or Integrated Peripherals section.
     
   • Look for settings related to Graphics Configuration or Primary Display.
     
   • Set the primary display to PEG/PCI or a similar option that prioritizes the dedicated GPU over the integrated one.
     
   • Save and exit the BIOS.
     

Method 3: Windows Graphics Settings

1. Open Graphics Settings:
   
   • Go to Settings > System > Display.
     
   • Scroll down and click on Graphics settings.
     
2. Set Preferred GPU:
   
   • Under Graphics performance preference, select the application you want to configure.
     
   • Click Options and choose High performance to use the dedicated GPU.
     

Troubleshooting

• Check for Driver Issues:
  
  • Ensure that both Intel and AMD drivers are up to date. Sometimes, outdated drivers can cause conflicts.
    
• BIOS Limitations:
  
  • If your BIOS does not provide an option to change the primary GPU, you may be limited to using software settings within Windows.
    
• Windows Basic Display Adapter Issue:
  
  • If disabling the integrated GPU in Device Manager causes Windows to default to the basic display adapter, re-enable the integrated GPU and try setting the preferred GPU for specific applications instead.
    

By following these steps, you should be able to set your AMD GPU as the primary display adapter, improving overall performance and allowing for better resolution settings.

If the above steps aren't working, it's probable that your laptop doesn't have a mux switch.

Please do let me know if the method I suggested works for you or if you need further assistance.

 

Any way to change in register which GPU is used for Energy saving?

Hi SweetArkhane,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Yes, you can change the default GPU used for energy-saving in Windows by following these steps:

1. Open the Windows search bar and type "Graphics Settings" and select the option that appears.
   
2. In the Graphics Settings window, click on the "Browse" button under the "Select an app to set preference" section and locate the program or application you want to set a GPU preference for.
   
3. Once you have selected the app, click on the "Options" button and then select "Power Saving" from the drop-down menu.
   
4. Click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.
   

To change the default GPU for all apps, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Windows search bar and type "Device Manager" and select the option that appears.
   
2. Expand the "Display adapters" section and right-click on the GPU you want to set as the default and select "Properties".
   
3. In the Properties window, click on the "Driver" tab and then click on the "Disable" button to disable the GPU.
   
4. Click on the "Yes" button when prompted to confirm the action.
   
5. Once the GPU is disabled, repeat the same steps for the other GPU, but instead select "Enable" to enable it.
   

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist