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Second GPU not Detected: 3 Methods to get it Working
You can fix this by updating your graphics card driver
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Updated onApril 4, 2024
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Some gamers have complained over the Microsoft forum that they cannot play games on their PCs because their secondGPU is undetected.
This problem can be frustrating but is not the most difficult to fix. This guide will show you how to fix this issue and help you get back to playing your favorite games.
Why is my second GPU not detected?
Below are some of the factors that can prevent your second GPU from being detected:
If theGPU is not showing up in Task Manager, this guide will help you but now, let’s see what to do when the second GPU is not detected.
What can I do if my 2nd GPU is not detected?
Before proceeding to the solutions in this section in a bid to fix the second GPU not working issue, below are some prerequisite troubleshooting steps to try:
If these do not work, you can now explore the ensuing fixes:
1. Check if drivers are up to date
If the second GPU is not detected, you must first try to update your drivers to the latest version. This is because an outdated driver can cause issues with your graphics card.
If you’re looking for an even quicker solution to update your computer drivers, usePC HelpSoft Driver Updater. This software takes all the guesswork out of updating your drivers since it always provides you with the latest versions.
More so, if you update your drivers, but some of them are corrupt, this tool will fix them in no time. Lastly, if you have devices but don’t have the drivers installed, this tool will find them just as quickly.
This process will update your GPU driver software if it isn’t up to date. However, if your drivers are up to date and you’re still facing the same issue, try some of the following solutions.
⇒Get PC HelpSoft Driver Updater
2. Disable onboard video Device
You put another graphics card on your PC because it is better than the onboard GPU. So, if the Second (2nd) GPU is not detected in the Device Manager, you should disable the onboard one and restart your PC.
3. Disable onboard GPU in BIOS
Maybe your PCI-Express GPU is not even active. This can be why the second GPU is not detected on your PC.
You will have to do some work in the BIOS to determine that and turn it on.
With this, we can conclude this guide. We believe you now have all the information needed to fix the second GPU not detected issue.
If yourNvidia graphics card is not detected on Windows 10, check our detailed guide to fix it effortlessly.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
More about the topics:dual-GPU graphics card,gaming hardware,GPU
Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
