Windows 10: GPU not being used

Discus and support GPU not being used in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Both of my monitors are connected. They're both using my integrated graphics even though my GPU NVIDIA Geforce 540M is connected.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by GustavZeigo, Jan 9, 2021.

  1. GUSTAVZEIGO
    GustavZeigo Win User

    GPU not being used


    Both of my monitors are connected. They're both using my integrated graphics even though my GPU NVIDIA Geforce 540M is connected.

    :)
     
    GustavZeigo, Jan 9, 2021
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  2. ZEOND1987
    Zeond1987 Win User

    Is there a way to force a program to use a secondary GPU?

    I have 2 GPU's (Nvidia GTX 970 and 1080) and I want to force a program to use the 1080 for certain programs/games. Going to Settings>System>Display>Graphics Settings should give me the option to switch GPU's. Unfortunately it does not list both of my GPU's
    nor does it allow me to change to another one, only the default GPU is chosen (the 970). This is a desktop computer and I have tried the Nvidia control panel and UEFI settings without much luck. If I tried selecting a program to run on my 1080 (through the
    Nvidia control panel), it would still run it on the 970. I have tried switching the GPU's around with not much luck there either. If I can suggest to Microsoft the option in the Graphics Settings to list both GPU's for selection, that would be great. Otherwise
    I don't know what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you for your time.
     
    Zeond1987, Jan 9, 2021
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  3. SASQUI
    Sasqui Win User
    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Jan 9, 2021
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  4. AXE0
    axe0 Win User

    GPU not being used

    B(lack)SOD after closing GPU demanding applications and games

    I would like to suggest 2 more things if you don't mind,
    1. Seat the GPU in another slot, if possible, and see if that helps anything
    2. Use the GPU in another system, if possible, this is a step to determine that it is really the GPU and not multiple defective slots or something else from the system.
     
    axe0, Jan 9, 2021
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