How to set a video card priority on a multiple video cards computer?

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How to set a video card priority on a multiple video cards computer?

John2021 21

I have a computer with multiple video cards installed (GT630 and RTX 4000). The monitor is connected to GT630 only, the RTX 4000 is for algorithm processing tasks. No monitor will be connected to RTX 4000. The nVidia CUDA is loaded for RTX 4000. The problem is every single time the RTX takes over, when the computer restarts. Meaning the RTX driver takes the priority and GT630 stays behind. The device manager shows there is a yellow exclamation point on GT630. The OS is Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC v1809. How can I make the GT630 driver as priority on Windows startup? Thanks, J

Jenny Feng 14,246 Reputation points

2021-03-17T07:30:44.437+00:00

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Jenny Feng 14,246 Reputation points

2021-03-24T03:08:24.65+00:00

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Mark Farrell 1 Reputation point

2022-11-10T13:50:17.23+00:00

I know this is a late response, but according to Nvidia, the drivers from those two graphics cards may be too many generations apart to work together. I had a similar problem when trying to use a GTS 450 and a GTX 660 together and that's just one generation. Hopefully this issue has been resolved in some way in the past year,

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Jenny Feng 14,246 Reputation points

2021-03-17T07:30:44.437+00:00

@John2021
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Jenny Feng 14,246 Reputation points

2021-03-24T03:08:24.65+00:00

@John2021
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We have not get information from you for several days.

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Mark Farrell 1 Reputation point

2022-11-10T13:50:17.23+00:00

I know this is a late response, but according to Nvidia, the drivers from those two graphics cards may be too many generations apart to work together. I had a similar problem when trying to use a GTS 450 and a GTX 660 together and that's just one generation. Hopefully this issue has been resolved in some way in the past year,

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@John2021
Hi,
There are two ways to specify that your computer should use a particular graphics card.

Specify the graphics card at the BIOS level, so the correct card can be accessed when the computer boots.
OR
Set the preferred graphics card in the graphics card control panel.

You may refer to the following steps to troubleshoot the issue:
https://knowledge.faro.com/Software/FARO_CAM2/SmartInspect/Video-Graphic_Card-Setting_the_Primary_Graphics_Card
Please note: Information posted in the given link is hosted by a third party. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy and effectiveness of information.
Hope above information can help you.

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John2021 21

yes, but then after I did the Sysprep it went back and now I have the driver conflicting with each other.

Jenny Feng 14,246 Reputation points

2021-03-18T08:02:59.8+00:00

Hi,
You can try to reinstall the drivers to see if it solves the problem.

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