Windows 7: Tested intergrated graphics: Now I can't utilize my GPU.

I wanted to test the intergrated graphics power and compare it to my 7950. So I plugged my HDMI cord from my dedicated card into the motherboard itsself. I shut down my computer and left for a couple hours. I come back wanting to play some games, so I plug the HDMI cord back into the GPU and it does not work. There is no option to turn intergrated video off in the BIOs. And when I went to devices all was there was HD 4000. The funny thing is that my GPU is still on, yet Windows 7 doesn't seem to recognize it. Worst case scenario I'm going to have to reinstall Windows 7. Any help would be so greatly appreciated. I have also tried to install AMD drivers to no avail.


Tl:dr GPU won't work because Intergrated graphics has taken over.




7950
Intel 3570k
MSI Military edition Motherboard

I had a very similar problem when I just got a new 7970 the other day. I was using intergrated graphics before installing it.

I fitted it and it powered up but would not give out a signal to the monitor and was not recognised in windows.

I did a little searching on the web and someone suggested resetting the bios (clearing the CMOS) of the motherboard.

I did it and it worked first time. I put all my settings back to how I wanted them in the bios and its worked perfect since.


Paul.

Thanks Paul, you're my hero!

Great news, glad it worked.

Paul.