Windows 10: Laptop GPU Problems

So i have an Acer Nitro 5 AN 515-57 Laptop with RTX 3060 6GB, one day i got a power outage and i forgot to turn off my laptop, so it ran out of batteries it shows critical power then i charged it as usual and played a game. Suddenly the laptop fan spins like crazy and the fps suddenly drops from 60 to like 7, i quit the game and then restarted the laptop, and i tried to run the game again and its still ran like in 7 fps. I tried other games and it ran the same, in the Nvidia overlay however it shows 99% GPU usage, and sometimes it shows 0% GPU UsageAfter tinkering a bit i found out that disa

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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.

 

Windows not detecting dedicated gpu at all on laptop

I have an ASUS FX505DT laptop. Just recently after starting up the pc as usual the gpu was not detected at all. The only evidence there is even a gpu there is that the drivers are installed in device manager. The driver is not reporting any problems. There is no setting to enable the gpu in bios, nor does it list the gpu in hardware information on the bios, only the integrated. It isn’t listed on dxdiag either. The pc crashes frequently.