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NVIDIA dual graphics setup

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George Roberts67 George Roberts67 NewcomerOP
4 messages
joined Oct 2014
#1 ·
Hey everyone, I just picked up a new case and everything is running smoothly so far. There's just one thing I can't seem to figure out: getting the integrated graphics on my processor to actually kick in... Here is what I'm working with:
An NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 graphics card along with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT integrated into the CPU. According to Intel's website, these two should work great together using NVIDIA dual graphics, but the instructions are pretty vague... they basically tell me I need to reach out to the motherboard manufacturer. I sent an email over to Dell Inc., but I haven't heard back yet. I did find these instructions on Intel's site: http://support.amd.com/en-us/search/faq/239
And honestly, why am I stuck at step 3? Does anyone know how to get past this? :P
mellowtiger83 mellowtiger83 Regular
466 messages
joined Aug 2014
#2 ·
Well, you’ll need to head into the BIOS and locate the option for enabling dual graphics—it should be listed as enable dual graphics, off, on, or something similar.

To access the BIOS, just tap the Delete key on your keyboard right after you power up the machine, which works in most cases. Just don't forget to save your changes before you exit.
graniteharbor85 graniteharbor85 Active Member
116 messages
joined Apr 2014
#3 ·
George Roberts67

1. What kind of motherboard are you running?
George Roberts67 George Roberts67 NewcomerOP
4 messages
joined Oct 2014
#4 ·
maticna: https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/72...661/Mic4zN.jpg
GPU: https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/82...661/BY0Coi.jpg
CPU: https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/12...909/Rv0OBI.jpg
graniteharbor85 graniteharbor85 Active Member
116 messages
joined Apr 2014
#5 ·
That doesn't really tell me much—grab Speccy and let me know the exact motherboard model.

Also, how much RAM are we talking about, and what's the exact spec? If you aren't sure, just give me the total capacity, whether it's running in dual channel or single channel, and the speed—like 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, or 2400 MHz...

And honestly, are you even using an aftermarket cooler on that 6800k?
George Roberts67 George Roberts67 NewcomerOP
4 messages
joined Oct 2014
#6 ·
I'll sit down and write everything out once I get home tonight, but could you just clarify where I can actually find that info regarding the aftermarket cooler?
George Roberts67 George Roberts67 NewcomerOP
4 messages
joined Oct 2014
#7 ·
Motherboard: Motherboard
Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Model model B450 (LGA 1151)
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model Intel model B85 / H81
Chipset Revision 00
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model B85 / H81
Southbridge Revision 11
System Temperature 53 °C
BIOS
Brand Phoenix Technologies
Version 6901
Date 1/20/2014
Voltage
+3.3V 3.264 V
CPU CORE 1.368 V
DRAM 2.464 V
VIN4 1.336 V
VIN5 1.408 V
VIN6 1.312 V
VSB3V 3.264 V
CMOS BATTERY 3.152 V
5VSB 4.944 V
PCI Data
PCI-E Slot
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCIEX1_1
Properties PCIEX1_1 property 3.3 v, Shared, PME
Slot Number 0
PCI-E Slot
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage In Use
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCIEX16_1
Properties 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 1
PCI-E Slot
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCIEX1_2
Properties PCIEX1_2 property 3.3 v, Shared, PME
Slot Number 2
PCI Slot
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCI1
Properties PCI1 property 3.3 v, Shared, PME
Slot Number 3
PCI-E Slot
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCIEX16_2
Properties PCIEX16_2 property 3.3 v, Shared, PME
Slot Number 4
PCI Slot
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCI2
Properties PCI2 property 3.3 v, Shared, PME
Slot Number 5
PCI Slot
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCI3
Properties PCI3 property 3.3 v, Shared, PME
Slot Number 6

RAM data from Speccy: Memory
Memory
Type DDR3
Size 4042 MB
Channel Count Single channel
DRAM Frequency 803.8 MHz
CAS Latency (CL) 5 cycles
Row Address Strobe Latency (tRCD) 5 cycles
RAM prefetch RAS# (tRP) 5 cycles
Cycle Duration (tRAS) 15 cycles
Refresh Cycle Time (tRC) 11 cycles
Physical Memory
Memory Usage 70 %
Total Physical 3.95 GB
Available Physical 1.17 GB
Total Virtual 7.89 GB
Available Virtual 4.42 GB
JEDEC
Number of SPD modules 0
RAM data from the store where I bought it:
Manufacturer
Kingston
Type
Corsair type DDR 3
Frequency
1600 MHz
Capacity
4 GB
one single stick of RAM
the cooler that came with my computer
Gary Grant19 Gary Grant19 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Jul 2014
#8 ·
Go ahead and check your BIOS first and let me know what you see. You'll need to make sure the NVIDIA dual graphics setting is actually enabled. Maybe try booting the PC without the second card installed at all, get the latest drivers updated, and then pop the other one in.
I’m not entirely certain, but I think you might need to plug the monitor cable directly into the motherboard.

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