Aspire M5-481G How do I disable hybrid mode for my computer?

PepaPPCRLA
PepaPPCRLA Member Posts: 5 New User
edited May 2023 in Aspire Laptops

My BIOS is probably put of date and I couldn't find any updates it's Aspire M5-481G and there was no port for VGA I have just realized this ever since I got windows because in linux I couldn't see what GPU I was using and there is only one game that doesn't use iGPU for me and it is roblox

[Edited the thread to add model name]

Best Answer

  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 45,080 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    If you have an old VGA monitor you should be able to use it with an inexpensive HDMI-to-VGA adapter.

    Jack E/NJ

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  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 14,030 Trailblazer

    Assuming you are running Windows10-11; hybrid is the Fast Startup mode in Windows Power Plan that you can disable by typing in the Search bar: Change what closing the lid does>Change settings currently unavailable and uncheck Fast Startup.

  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 45,080 Trailblazer

    My BIOS is probably put of date and I couldn't find any updates it's Aspire M5-481G and there was no port for VGA

    Only M5-481 & 481T have a VGA port.

    No MUX switch in BIOS. The game usually chooses which GPU to use for HDMI port. Most Linux distros are currently more limited in controlling this than Windows.

    Jack E/NJ

  • PepaPPCRLA
    PepaPPCRLA Member Posts: 5 New User

    My computer's lid broke off so no lid

  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 45,080 Trailblazer

    Use the HDMI port. Then press FN+F5 to turn external monitor on.

    Jack E/NJ

  • PepaPPCRLA
    PepaPPCRLA Member Posts: 5 New User

    It doesn't have any other ports

  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 45,080 Trailblazer

    Sure it does. Look in the rear.

    Jack E/NJ

  • PepaPPCRLA
    PepaPPCRLA Member Posts: 5 New User

    I'm talking about any other than hdmi

  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 45,080 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    If you have an old VGA monitor you should be able to use it with an inexpensive HDMI-to-VGA adapter.

    Jack E/NJ