Multiple Display Adapters Listed in Device Manager



Document ID: 4009220

 

Posted Date: 2016-06-30

 

Last Updated: 2016-06-30

 

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Information

There are two display adapters listed in my device manager - one from Intel and one from NVIDIA. Is there a way to force my laptop to use the NVIDIA adapter?

Answer

Many models have NVIDIA Optimus technology that automatically switches graphics between the NVIDIA card and the Intel graphics. There is no way to force a switch. However, when additional graphics processing is needed, it will switch automatically.

 

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