Enabling NVidia Graphics over Intel Graphics on HP ENVY Notebook PCs Explained

[MrSparkle1963]

I have been struggling to try and enable the NVIDIA GFORCE GT 740 M on the HP ENVY 17 NOTEBOOK PC.  In other words, disable the on-chip Intel graphics and use the Nvidia.

There is an article at:  https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03519217

It is titled:  HP PCs - NVIDIA Optimus Graphics with Integrated Intel Graphics (Windows 10, 8, 7)

In it, it describes how the chips do not work independantly, but co-operate together to improve performance depending on need.  By right-clicking on the desktop, you will see graphics options if you have installed the drivers for both chip sets.  Graphics Properties... Graphics Options... NVIDIA Control Panel.

If you read the article, select the NVIDIA Control Panel and choose how you want to utilitze the NVIDIA Chip.  The Intel is energy efficient, the NVIDIA is utilized for graphic intensive functions.  Choose when and where you want to use the NVIDIA or INTEL depending on your applications.  That simple.  Don't forget to have both chips enabled in Device Manager.

Just wanted to share, with a short answer and links.

[Riddle_Decipher]

@MrSparkle1963

Welcome to HP Forums, 

This is a great place to get support, find answers and tips, 

Thank you for posting your query, I'll be more than glad to help you out 🙂 

As I understand you want to enable the Nvidia over Intel graphics using Optimus technology,

No worries, as I'll be glad to help you, that said, I'll need a few more details to dissect your concern & provide an accurate solution: 

What is the product number of your device? Use this link to find it: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03754824 

(Ensure you do not share any of your personal information such as serial, phone number, email ID, etc...).

Have you ensured your device has an Optimus hardware pre-installed with the software to utilize it?

Did you know that the switchable graphics is system managed and will be automatically changed when needed, if you want to use the optimus technology, you need to ensure the hardware is installed and if it is, do you have the Manage 3D settings under Nvidia control panel?

please reply with the details for further assistance,

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