MSI Laptop not using Nvidia card

AppleGwava

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go to nvidia control panel

click

manage 3D settings

if you want it to always use the nvidia gpu then click global settings and change to the 960m and click save(not it might freeze for a few seconds)

if you want program specific then click program settings and add the programs you want and change the selected gpu to the 960m

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JTvanWyk

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AppleGwava :

go to nvidia control panel

click

manage 3D settings

if you want it to always use the nvidia gpu then click global settings and change to the 960m and click save(not it might freeze for a few seconds)

if you want program specific then click program settings and add the programs you want and change the selected gpu to the 960m

AppleGwava

thanks for the fast reply i have done that and tried that that does not want to work at all

 

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Phillip Corcoran

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Bear in mind that if you configure the Nvidia GPU to be used for everything (ie globally) the laptop battery won't last as long between charges (since the default Intel GPU uses less power).

Only games and other graphics-intensive applications require the high performance Nvidia GPU so by making it the default for everything you are just reducing battery life unnecessarily.

The primary reason for having switchable graphics is to avoid high battery consumption when high-performance isn't needed, that's why the default GPU for normal Windows tasks is the Intel one.

 

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Multipack

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Go into your BIOS and try enabling the PEG as the primary graphics adapter

 

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Phillip Corcoran :

Bear in mind that if you configure the Nvidia GPU to be used for everything (ie globally) the laptop battery won't last as long between charges (since the default Intel GPU uses less power).

Only games and other graphics-intensive applications require the high performance Nvidia GPU so by making it the default for everything you are just reducing battery life unnecessarily.

The primary reason for having switchable graphics is to avoid high battery consumption when high-performance isn't needed, that's why the default GPU for normal Windows tasks is the Intel one.

Hi thanks i do understand what you are saying but at this point i just want the Nvidia 960M card to do its work because its not working at all now for some reason. was working find then windows 10 decided to update which i did and now all of a sudden the Nvidia card is not doing his work anymore.

 

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Multipack :

Go into your BIOS and try enabling the PEG as the primary graphics adapter

in my BIOS on the MSI i do not have the option to do that i have looked it is a very basic BIOS only thing that can be dont there is boot devices.

 

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JTvanWyk :

Multipack :

Go into your BIOS and try enabling the PEG as the primary graphics adapter

in my BIOS on the MSI i do not have the option to do that i have looked it is a very basic BIOS only thing that can be dont there is boot devices.

Thats the Boot settings page. What settings are on the Main and Advanced pages? Cant see in manual.

 

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Multipack :

JTvanWyk :

Multipack :

Go into your BIOS and try enabling the PEG as the primary graphics adapter

in my BIOS on the MSI i do not have the option to do that i have looked it is a very basic BIOS only thing that can be dont there is boot devices.

Thats the Boot settings page. What settings are on the Main and Advanced pages? Cant see in manual.

Here is some screenshots: of exactly what is in my BIOS:

https/gyazo.com/3767bfa1943e02c83dc66d276835ad2b

https/gyazo.com/e63e5fe34f6e659cb834aacbfd22538a

https/gyazo.com/65d628fca40b9b8b82f9ea9386f4f72d

 

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Multipack

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Nothing there really. What are the options under system information? You need to llok for something that says PCI/PEG/IGP etc. Perhaps it is configured in a way that doesn't allow you to set from BIOS and can only be changed inside Windows. Maybe try pressing ctrl+f1 as you enter BIOS. Sometimes that will give hidden options. The problem with laptops is that they often hide half the settings. A BIOS update may help too

 

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rgd1101

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MERGED QUESTION
Question from JTvanWyk : "MSI GE 62 2QC Apache not using Nvidia 960M Graphics card"

JTvanWyk :

Hi

I have a problem with my laptop which i hope someone out there can help me with.

My laptop rather uses it he integrated Intel HD 5600 Graphics then want to use my Nvidia 960M Graphics card. I have tried almost everything i can i am not sure what to try next i have rolled back drivers and everything but no luck.

the reason why i know is i played CSGO and got 200 fps now i only get 60 fps. it looks like the vsync is on somewhere but its not on anywhere i know off please can someone help

AppleGwava :

Go into nvidia control panel,\

3d settings,
global/programs(depending on what you want,always on or selective)

change the gpu to gtx 960m
click save

 

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rgd1101

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MERGED QUESTION
Question from JTvanWyk : "MSI GE 62 2QC Apache not using Nvidia 960M Graphics card"

JTvanWyk :

Hi

I have a problem with my laptop which i hope someone out there can help me with.

My laptop rather uses it he integrated Intel HD 5600 Graphics then want to use my Nvidia 960M Graphics card. I have tried almost everything i can i am not sure what to try next i have rolled back drivers and everything but no luck.

the reason why i know is i played CSGO and got 200 fps now i only get 60 fps. it looks like the vsync is on somewhere but its not on anywhere i know off please can someone help

 

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rgd1101

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Please don't start multiple threads on the same issue

 

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I had the same problem, couldn't find any answers on the web. Everyone just says "Goto your Nvidia control panel and change global settings". Duh! That is the first thing I tried and didn't work at all. That answer is no help at all.

The real problem/solution for me was in the monitor, the graphics card drivers were up to date but the laptop had the wrong monitor drivers. It was using the "Basic Microsoft Display" which couldn't change resolution, couldn't brighten/dim the display, and prevented the Nvidia GPU from being used. I went into Device Manager and uninstalled the monitor driver, then clicked the button to search for a new driver online. It ended up installing the "Generic PnP Monitor" driver which I don't think is right but now at least I can change resolution, brighten/dim the display, and use the Nvidia GPU in game.

 

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rgd1101 :

MERGED QUESTION
Question from JTvanWyk : "MSI GE 62 2QC Apache not using Nvidia 960M Graphics card"

JTvanWyk :

Hi

I have a problem with my laptop which i hope someone out there can help me with.

My laptop rather uses it he integrated Intel HD 5600 Graphics then want to use my Nvidia 960M Graphics card. I have tried almost everything i can i am not sure what to try next i have rolled back drivers and everything but no luck.

the reason why i know is i played CSGO and got 200 fps now i only get 60 fps. it looks like the vsync is on somewhere but its not on anywhere i know off please can someone help

AppleGwava :

Go into nvidia control panel,\

3d settings,
global/programs(depending on what you want,always on or selective)

change the gpu to gtx 960m
click save

 

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Shreddi

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If the Nvidia hardware is not recognized by computer you can not use Nvidia Software.

 

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