Windows 10: When using a usb-c dock, my secondary Nvidia GPU is not being used

Discus and support When using a usb-c dock, my secondary Nvidia GPU is not being used in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hi all, I recently purchased a Wavlink usb-c dual 4k docking station to use with my Dell XPS 15 9570. However, whenever I use this and close the lid to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Benjamin Rome, Jun 19, 2019.

  1. When using a usb-c dock, my secondary Nvidia GPU is not being used


    Hi all, I recently purchased a Wavlink usb-c dual 4k docking station to use with my Dell XPS 15 9570. However, whenever I use this and close the lid to my laptop, the dedicated GPU stops being used. It defaults to the internal GPU which essentially makes all of my games non-playable. I know that my dedicated GPU is working because I can open the lid to my laptop, launch the game on it, and move it over to the external display. This does get tedious and I just want to be able to use my dock and external monitors as intended. I have been diving on forums for a while, and Displaylink believes that this is a Microsoft issue based on this thread here. I am hoping that Microsoft can see and address this and help me out here.


    Thanks

    :)
     
    Benjamin Rome, Jun 19, 2019
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  2. Uplink10 Win User

    DisplayLink Demonstrates USB-C Docking Experience That "Just Works"

    I'm glad they finally cleared up that you could use USB 3.1 Type-A connector the same way you could use USB 3.1 Type-C connector. For a while they had me worried I could connect screen only to USB 3.1 Type-C port.

    Just when I thought we will have only two connectors (Type-A and Type-C) they brought up Type-B connector. Instead of Type-B they should use Type-A connector which is as robust as Type-B.
    Well done, you screwed up again and now we will have 3 USB connectors in the future instead of 2.
     
    Uplink10, Jun 19, 2019
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  3. 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, Jun 19, 2019
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  4. When using a usb-c dock, my secondary Nvidia GPU is not being used

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    • Up to 3840 x 2160 resolution at 30Hz
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    Raevenlord, Jun 19, 2019
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