Switching of graphics card is normally done by the Optimus technology. However, you can switch the graphics card from the NVIDIA control panel. Provided the NVIDIA is a discrete card.
The graphics card tested for this model is listed below, we don't recommend any other upgrade, as that may cause hardware or compatibility issues.
Integrated Intel HD Graphics Discrete NVIDIA® 4200M
Thank you for the link. It's educational for sure, but I admit a lot of confusion too. I did manage to set my Nvidia to be the default GPU after reading some items on the net and going to the startup, clicking F2 and turning off Optimus ( I think that's what it was called).
Sure wish I could put a nice Nvidia card in this laptop. I really like the e6520 but the video"card" /GPU is not so great. Also, the sound-card needs improvement. I bought a pair of Creative external speakers and they alone made a World of difference in sound. Trouble is they are in the way...I like the internal versions only because they are out of the way, out of sight. Right internal speak works, left one doesn't hence the purchasing the external Creative speakers.
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September 26th, 2019 01:00
Hi dty1969,
Switching of graphics card is normally done by the Optimus technology. However, you can switch the graphics card from the NVIDIA control panel. Provided the NVIDIA is a discrete card.
The graphics card tested for this model is listed below, we don't recommend any other upgrade, as that may cause hardware or compatibility issues.
Intel HD Graphics
Discrete
NVIDIA® 4200M
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dty1969
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September 26th, 2019 06:00
Thank you and I will try to change the setting.
David
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September 26th, 2019 07:00
Welcome to the Dell Community @dty1969
Just to clarify a few things.
There are no video cards in an E6520.
There can be 2 video GPU's.
You have an Intel 3000 GPU that is integrated into the CPU.
You also have an Nvidia GPU that is soldered onto the system board.
Both are not upgrade-able.
Nvidia Control Panel: a beginner's guide:
https://www.pcgamer.com/nvidia-control-panel-a-beginners-guide/
Best regards,
U2
dty1969
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September 26th, 2019 16:00
Thank you for the link. It's educational for sure, but I admit a lot of confusion too. I did manage to set my Nvidia to be the default GPU after reading some items on the net and going to the startup, clicking F2 and turning off Optimus ( I think that's what it was called).
Sure wish I could put a nice Nvidia card in this laptop. I really like the e6520 but the video"card" /GPU is not so great. Also, the sound-card needs improvement. I bought a pair of Creative external speakers and they alone made a World of difference in sound. Trouble is they are in the way...I like the internal versions only because they are out of the way, out of sight. Right internal speak works, left one doesn't hence the purchasing the external Creative speakers.
I appreciate the help.
David
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January 17th, 2020 12:00
my nvidia card is in there but doesn't show up under the device manager. not sure how to have the bios chipset detect it. best regards