Windows 7 - How to disable onboard graphics ?

StalkeR · 01-28-2012

So, as title says, how can I disable my onboard graphics ?

Thanks, StalkeR.

carwiz · 01-28-2012

Not certain for the MSI boards but it should be an option in the BIOS.

Lemur · 01-28-2012

Stalker, it's not under bios -> chipset? Are you having any problems?

StalkeR · 01-28-2012

I don't have any problems with graphic card(except that pc freezing), but I can't found that option in BIOS.

Sardonicus · 01-28-2012

Under the Advanced BIOS Features, there is a Primary Graphics Adapter option....change it to PCI-E.

StalkeR · 01-28-2012

Helli, I have checked there, and its pci ex. Does that mean that its disabled?
Sorry for mine noob questions.

Lemur · 01-28-2012

I'm pretty sure the x just refers to the slot, like x4, x16.

**EDIT - sorry, by that I meant pci-e and pci ex would be the same

cyclic · 01-29-2012

My experiences are that the introduction of a dedicated graphics card, once detected by BIOS normally because the first use device and the onboard chip becomes disabled accordingly.

simmo · 01-29-2012

Quote: Originally Posted by cyclic

My experiences are that the introduction of a dedicated graphics card, once detected by BIOS normally because the first use device and the onboard chip becomes disabled accordingly.

Mine also..once a dedicated Graphics card is installed it becomes the default...Sound is different and needs to be disabled if you have a dedicated sound card.

mickey megabyte · 01-29-2012

you have a gfx card, and the monitor is working ok?

is the onboard chip still showing in device manager?

Windows 7 - How to disable onboard graphics ?

How to disable onboard graphics ? problems?