V15 V3-575G-768A GeForce 940M (inactive)

JohnPen

On my recently purchased Aspirer V15 V3-575G-768A in the notification area of Windows there a 'hidden icon' that states "GeForce 940M (inactive)".

 

As a complete newbie could somebody please explain, as simply as possible, what this means and if it should be active how this is achieved.

 

The 'sticker' on the notebook clearly states NVIDIA GeForcve 940M with 2  dedicated VRAM.

 

There is an app installed and an icon on the desktop for NVIDIA Corp GeForce Experience.

 

All and any help greatly appreciated.

brummyfan2

Hi,

You need to switch to your preferred graphics, click on an empty space, select graphics properties and follow the instructions in the link. HTH.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/pc-components/how-set-default-graphics-card-3612668/

 

brummyfan2

Hi,

You need to switch to your preferred graphics, click on an empty space, select graphics properties and follow the instructions in the link. HTH.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/pc-components/how-set-default-graphics-card-3612668/

 

JohnPen

Thanks brummyfan2

 

After several readings of the article given by your link I eventually found what I needed.

My confusion was that my other laptop, made by a company with  a very similar name uses the NVIDIA card permanently, where-as my acer seems to be set up to auto-switch.

 

Thanks again for your time and help.

brummyfan2

Hi,

You are welcome and have a nice Christmas& a Happy New Year