When trying to open the Nvidia control panel, the user may encounter the message “NVIDIA display settings are not available. The display in use is not connected to NVIDIA GPU. " The appearance of this notification signals about the presence of problems with the drivers of the graphics card of the PC, as well as the incorrect connection of the system monitor. Below we will analyze the causes of this dysfunction, as well as present options for its solution.
The selected display is not connected to the Nvidia GPU - the nature and reasons
The vast majority of modern laptops (and some desktop computers) can boast of two working video cards at once. In most cases, one of them is built into motherboard, low power, and is used for everyday tasks (usually it is the Intel HD Graphics series). The second is a powerful discrete one, used for resource-intensive graphics applications with the active use of 3D graphics (video cards from Nvidia and AMD).
Systems with two video cards can effectively save power by using a weaker Intel card when performing simple operations (surfing the network, working with text, etc.). This feature is called "NVIDIA Optimus" and we can see it working in many modern notebooks with Nvidia graphics cards.
The use of this technology allows you to extend the battery life of your laptop.
When starting the Nvidia control panel, the system tries to identify the Nvidia card used to create an image on the PC screen. If authentication fails, the user receives the message "The display in use is not connected to the NVIDIA GPU."
The causes of dysfunction can be as follows:
- The user plugged the monitor plug into the built-in graphics card slot instead of the discrete one (in the case of a stationary PC);
- Instead of the native laptop drivers, the user (or Windows OS) installed the basic drivers from Intel or Nvidia. Your laptop manufacturer can customize the standard drivers for a specific laptop model, allowing the system to optimally switch between integrated and discrete graphics. Such drivers are called "OEM drivers" (the abbreviation "OEM" stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer). OEM drivers usually come with a laptop on a CD-disk or PC hard drive, and their use is the key to the successful operation of both video cards. If the user installs standard drivers from Nvidia or Intel, then such switching may not work correctly;
- The user did not correctly install the drivers for the system video cards. In particular, you first need to install drivers for the built-in card from Intel, and then for the discrete one (Nvidia). Many do exactly the opposite;
- Drivers for video cards are out of date or not working correctly.
Below we will analyze the ways to solve the problem that has arisen.
Let's take a look at the solutions to fix the "Nvidia display settings are not available" error on your PC.
Method 1. Connect the cable of your monitor to the Nvidia card connector
In the case of a stationary PC and a separate monitor, make sure that the monitor cord is connected to the connector on the Nvidia video card, and not to the connector on the built-in Intel card.
Method 2. Check if the built-in Intel graphics card is disabled
On some laptops, the operation of a discrete Nvidia card is impossible without the included integrated video card from Intel, therefore it issues “NVIDIA display settings are not available. The display in use is not connected to NVIDIA GPU. "
- Go to Device Manager (press Win + R, type devmgmt.msc there and press enter).
- Here find the "Video adapters" tab, double-click on it to open it.
- Hover over the Intel map, right-click, and select "Enable device".
Method 3. Install original OEM drivers on your PC
An effective solution to the problem is to install original OEM drivers for your PC's video card. Do the following:
Get-WmiObject win32_bios
And press enter. The parameters displayed on the screen will contain "SerialNumber", the value of which will need to be entered into the corresponding search field on the website of your device manufacturer. You will be able to download drivers and other updates for your laptop.
- Download drivers for your Windows OS version (do not confuse 32 or 64-bit versions). The specified drivers may be of an earlier date than the drivers you already have installed, but this is not a big deal;
- Install the drivers for the Intel video card first;
- Then install the drivers for the Nvidia video card. Make sure you perform a clean installation in the case of Nvidia drivers;
- Reboot your PC.
If you are worried that Windows will reinstall its drivers, you can disable this feature. To do this, go to, then to "System and Security", then "System" - on the left "Additional system settings" - the "Hardware" tab - "Device installation settings". Here select the "No" option, click on "Save", and reboot your PC.
Method 4. Check the operation of the Nvidia service
- Click on Win + R, type services.msc there and hit enter.
- In the list of services that opens, find the "Nvidia Display Container LS" service, make sure that it is running, and its startup type is set to "Automatic".
- If necessary, start the service, this may help resolve the "Display in use is not connected" error on your PC.
Method 5. Check BIOS settings
In some cases, incorrect BIOS settings can interfere with the correct operation of the Nvidia card. Go to BIOS, find the "Graphics Device" option there and set the value to "Auto" or "Optimus" if available.
Method 6. Update your Nvidia drivers (for desktops)
Users of stationary desktop PCs should try to install the Nvidia drivers from geforce.com. You can find drivers for your card on the site manually by selecting the card model and its operating system, or let a special Nvidia tool do it by clicking on "AUTO DETECT YOUR GPU".
Also make sure that you have activated the "clean install" option when installing the drivers.
Method 7. Use special programs
The installation of the latest drivers can also be helped by specialized programs of the level "DriverPack Solution", "Driver Easy" and other analogs that scan PC components and install the latest drivers for them.
Conclusion
The appearance of the message "The display in use is not connected to the NVIDIA GPU" usually indicates that there is any problem in the operation of the Nvidia drivers on the user PC. Follow the tips in this article to get rid of the "NVIDIA Display Settings Unavailable" error on your computer.
On computers that use two video cards, when trying to open the graphics options, an error may occur: "The display in use is not connected to the Nvidia GPU." This failure means that at the current moment the system consumes only the resources of the integrated video card, while the more powerful one, discrete, remains unused. Negative consequences are manifested in or when using editors for processing photo / video content. In the article below, the reasons for the error are announced and recommendations for eliminating it are given.
What is GPU in a computer
The GPU is a separate processor that handles 2D and 3D graphics. Thanks to the GPU located on the graphics card, CPU freed from unnecessary load.
There is also integrated graphics processor, which is located on the same chip with the central one. This solution allows you to reduce the cost of the total cost of the computer, but negatively affects performance: the user will not be able to run resource-intensive games or photo / video content editors.
Reasons for the error
When a computer uses only the built-in graphics card, it power is severely limited. There will be enough resources just to watch the video, open simple programs and games. Installing an external (discrete graphics card) with a separate processor significantly increases productivity. At the same time, it is important to ensure that she is involved in the work. The occurrence of an error when opening the Nvidia settings just means that the external GPU is not functioning. There are several reasons for the problem:
How to connect a display to an Nvidia GPU
The answer to the question is checking and eliminating possible causes. Let's start with the easiest ones, because in most cases they solve the problem.
Checking the monitor cable connection
A trivial reason, which is faced by quite a few users who independently connect the monitor to system unit... The crux of the problem is that if you have two graphics processors, you can make a mistake with the connector and connect the display to the integrated video card.
To deal with the issue, you need note back panel system unit. The input for the integrated video card is located at the top and has a vertical orientation. The connectors for the discrete GPU are located below and are horizontally oriented. If the cable is connected at the top, then you need to turn off the power of the PC and rearrange the cord. After starting the system, the problem should disappear, otherwise you may need to reinstall the drivers or other manipulations described below.
Enabling the graphics card in device manager
The error "The display in use is not connected to the Nvidia GPU" occurs when in the settings, programmatically the video card is disabled. You can check and fix the problem as follows:
note
A disabled GPU may not completely determined by the motherboard. For this reason, it will be located in the "Other Devices" section.
Updating Drivers
The action can be performed without leaving Device Manager. To update drivers you need:
If for some reason Windows does not find a driver or says that there is no new version, while the user is sure of its existence, it will be required carry out a manual installation. To do this, you need to visit the official Nvidia website, specify the video card data and save it to the installation file. Then launch it and follow the instructions. The error "The display in use is not connected to the Nvidia GPU" should disappear.
A modern laptop, in comparison with its older counterparts, is a rather powerful high-tech device. The performance of mobile hardware is increasing every day, which requires more and more energy.
To save battery power, manufacturers install two video cards in laptops: one built into the motherboard and having low power consumption, and the other discrete, more powerful. Users, in turn, also sometimes add an additional card to increase productivity.
Installing a second video card can cause certain difficulties in the form of various failures. For example, when trying to configure parameters through the proprietary software "green", we get an error "The display in use is not connected to an Nvidia GPU"... This means that only the built-in video core works for us. AMD also has similar troubles. In this article, we'll talk about how to get a discrete video adapter to work.
In normal operation, a powerful adapter is enabled when a resource-intensive task is required. It could be a game, image processing in graphic editor or the need to play a video stream. The rest of the time, integrated graphics are in effect.
Switching between graphics processors occurs automatically, using software laptop, which is not devoid of all the diseases inherent in software - errors, crashes, file damage, conflicts with other programs. As a result of malfunctions, the discrete graphics card can remain unused even in situations where it is needed.
The main symptom of such failures is "brakes" and freezes of the laptop when working with graphics programs or in games, and when you try to open the control panel, a message appears like "NVIDIA display settings not available".
The causes of failures lie mainly in the drivers, which may be incorrectly installed, or completely absent. In addition, an option can be disabled in the laptop BIOS to allow the use of an external adapter. Another reason causing the Nvidia cards error is the abnormal stopping of the corresponding service.
Let's go from simple to complex. First, you need to make sure that the service is running (for Nvidia), then go to the BIOS and check if the option that uses the discrete adapter is disabled, and if these options did not work, then go to software solutions. It will also not be superfluous to check the operation of the device by contacting the service center.
Nvidia Service
BIOS
If initially, a discrete card was not installed in the standard configuration of the laptop, then it is quite likely that the option is disabled. desired function in the BIOS. You can access its settings by pressing the key F2 while loading. However, access methods may differ for different hardware manufacturers, so find out in advance which key or combination opens the BIOS settings in your case.
Next, you need to find the branch containing the corresponding setting. It is difficult to determine in absentia what it will be called in your laptop. Most often it will be "Config" or "Advanced".
Again, it is difficult to make any recommendations, but a few examples can be given. In some cases, it will be enough to select the required adapter in the list of devices, and sometimes you will have to set the priority, that is, move the video card to the first position in the list.
Go to the website of your laptop manufacturer and find out the BIOS version. Perhaps there will also be possible to get a detailed manual.
Incorrect driver installation
Everything is extremely simple here: in order to fix the installation, you need to remove the old drivers and install the new ones.
- First, you need to find out the model of the accelerator, and then download the necessary distributions from the official websites of the manufacturers.
So, we have prepared the drivers, we proceed to reinstalling.
- Go to "Control Panel", select the display mode "Small icons" and click on the link "Device Manager".
- After uninstalling all the drivers, restart the computer and proceed with the installation. It is important to follow the order here. First you need to install the program for the integrated graphics. If you have an integrated card from Intel, then run the installer obtained on the manufacturer's website.
If you have integrated graphics from AMD, also launch the installer downloaded from the official website and follow the wizard's prompts. The process is similar.
- After installing the driver on the built-in video card and rebooting, we install the software on a discrete one. Here everything is also simple: run the appropriate installer (Nvidia or AMD) and install, following the instructions of the assistant.
Reinstall Windows
If all the methods described above did not help to connect an external video card, you will have to try one more tool - a complete reinstallation operating system... In this case, we will get a clean Windows, on which we will need to install all the necessary drivers manually.
After installation, in addition to software for video adapters, you will need to install the chipset driver, which can be found on the same official website of the laptop manufacturer.
The sequence is also important here: first of all, the program for the chipset, then for the integrated graphics, and only then for the discrete video card.
On this working options for solving the problem with the video card in the laptop are exhausted. If it was not possible to restore the adapter's performance, then you go to the service center for diagnostics and, possibly, repair.
The display in use is not connected to NVIDIA GPU - users often receive an error with this text when they try to open the settings window for discrete graphics card settings.
As a result, the computer cannot use the component while playing games or launching other programs.
Let's take a closer look better ways eliminate this error on your PC.
Often the above problem occurs precisely with discrete cards... A discrete graphics card is hardware component, which, in contrast to the integrated card, is designed as a separate circuit.
The purchase and installation of such an element, as a rule, is made by the users themselves to speed up the PC while running games or video editing applications.
Enabling the graphics card in device manager
If you are using an operating room Windows system, the reason for the error message may be based on disabling a video card component in Device Manager. After updating, reinstalling the OS, optimizing the operation of the computer, the system can automatically install the initial settings of the components.
To check the status of the GPU and start it, follow the instructions:
- Open the search menu on the Windows desktop;
- Enter "Device Manager" in the text line;
Fig. 1 - search for the "Device Manager" utility
- Open the found result.
Fig. 2 - Window of all available devices and OS components
Open the video adapters tab, there should be several components listed. Find your NVIDIA device and right-click on it. In the context menu that appears, you can check the status of its work. If the adapter is disabled, the Enable field appears in the menu. Do this and wait a few seconds.
Even if the system shows that NVIDIA GeForce is working, we recommend that you reconnect the device. Click on "Disconnect" and then on "Connect" again. In this way, normal operation can be restored.
If this did not help you, go to the next method.
Updating graphics card drivers
If a simple GPU restart does not resolve the problem, the card drivers may be out of date or incompatible with the version of the OS installed on the computer. There are two ways to update the GPU configuration - automatic or manual driver installation.
Try the first option first. It does not require special skills and understanding of PC characteristics. Go to the device manager again and click on the video adapters tab menu. Select "Update Hardware Configuration" from the list. The computer will automatically find and download the correct software. After completing the action, be sure to restart the PC for the changes to take effect.
Fig. four - automatic update GPU drivers
Remember! This method of installing drivers is suitable if your computer has an Internet connection. Also, you should only use a genuine copy of Windows (otherwise, drivers may be loaded from unreliable and dangerous sources).
The second way to update drivers is to search for the necessary files yourself. This can be done only on the official website of your video card manufacturer - NVIDIA Corporation.
The figure below shows the download page for the driver software. Users are responsible for choosing the type, series and family of the product, and the version of the operating system they are using. Then you should confirm the search so that the system automatically generates a suitable archive for downloading.
Fig. 5 - selection of video card parameters on the NVIDIA website
Wait for the search results and download the archive by pressing the button " Download Now»:
Fig. 6 - downloading the archive with drivers
How can I find out the parameters of a video card? To do this, use the instructions that came with the purchase. If it is not there, you can see the characteristics in the operating system itself:
1. Open the system information window;
Fig. 7 - search for the "System Information" utility
2. Wait for the parameters to load. This may take 1 to 3 minutes;
3. On the left side of the window, open the "Display" tab. After a while, a detailed description of the characteristics of all devices that are responsible for displaying data on this computer will appear on the right. You will need fields with the name and version of the GPU.
Fig. 8 - viewing the parameters of a discrete video card in the PC settings
Also, on the NVIDIA Corporation website, you can run the automatic selection of driver software for your computer. Click on the "Graphics Drivers" button as shown in the figure:
Fig. 9 - start automatic system scan
Next, you will be redirected to new page software downloads. Wait for the analysis of your OS to complete. This will take a few minutes. As a result, the site will display a message about which driver you need. Clicking on its icon will start automatic loading file to your computer.
Fig. 10 - automatic detection of missing drivers
Using one of the above methods, you can update the hardware configuration of the discrete graphics card. In the future, problems with the launch of games should not arise. If the GPU is still not working properly, there may be files or processes in the system that are stopping it. Let's take a look at how to properly configure the GPU.
Activating the NVIDIA System Service
Often the whole problem is the abnormal shutdown of the NVIDIA Display Container Service. You can troubleshoot the problem using the Services utility. It contains information about all the components of the Computer Management Console. Users can configure process settings, disable or update them.
Fig. 11 - opening system services
In the window that appears, find the "NVIDIA Display Container LS" item and open its context menu. Click on the "Restart" and "Update" items one by one. Then you should restart your computer.
Fig. 12 - service update
Removing outdated driver files
Even after installing new driver software, outdated files may remain on your computer and prevent the GPU from working. The fastest way to remove such files and folders is to use the Display Driver Uninstaller utility. It is distributed free of charge and performs all actions automatically.
In the main window of the application, you need to select the type of graphics driver (in our case, it is NVIDIA). Then click on the Clean and Restart button. After completing the uninstallation, the computer may restart several times.
Fig. 13 - the main window of the Display Driver Uninstaller
Using a Windows backup
If the graphics processor stopped working after performing a certain action (installing new applications, games, installing OS updates), you can dump all the "erroneous" actions with backup.
Open the window Reserve copy and system recovery. Then click on "Copy Settings" and select the archive you want to restore by the date of creation. Follow further instructions computer to validate the procedure.
Fig. 14 - backup window
Many laptop users with two intel and nvidia video cards are often interested in switching between these video cards. When launching a particular game, it is not clear which of the two video cards is used. In this article, you will learn how you can switch from intel to nvidia on a laptop, and also make sure that you are using a discrete nvidia video card.
What does it take to successfully switch video cards on a laptop?
The only and prerequisite is the presence of drivers for both video cards. You can check this as follows.
We go to the device manager by right-clicking on the icon " My computer"On the desktop and in the menu that opens, selecting" Control«.
We enter computer control
In the window that opens, on the left, select “ Device Manager«.
Graphics Cards in Device Manager
There should not be any "standard video adapter drivers". Both video cards must be named.
Otherwise, you will need.
Configuring the nvidia graphics card driver to add switchable capability
If everything is in order with the drivers, then by clicking on the desktop in any free space, a menu will open in which you need to select the item " NVIDIA Control Panel«.
Login to nvidia control panel
The Nvidia video card settings window will open. In it, you need to click on the menu item " Desktop"And put the last two ticks -" Add the item Run with GPU to the context menu"And" Display GPU activity icon in notification area«.
Inclusion of items context menu to switch video cards
Then you can close the settings window.
Now, before starting the game, right-click on its shortcut and select " Run with GPU» -> « High-performance Nvidia processor«.
