T430s Nvidia GPU not being utilized

I noticed that when looking at my nvidia gpu tray icon, it is almost never being used.
On a T410s I had a while back, I had the ability to choose to turn it on and off based on power schemes.
1) Is there any value to keep my discrete GPU on and have it run all visual events?
2) If yes, how can I do this?
i7-3520; 16GB Ram; msata - 256 gb

You should also be able to right-click and there should be a "run with graphics processor" option that will allow you to select the nVidia card.
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T430 NVidia GPU not listed in device manager

Hello -- I have a problem regarding the NVidia NVS 5400M inside the Thinkpad T430. I use Windows 8. I'm not exactly sure how it happened, but the NVidia card no longer shows up in Device Manager and the NVidia driver (both the standard driver from their website AND Lenovo's Optimus driver) refuses to install, complaining it can't find any compatible hardware. Device Manager does not list any graphics cards or unknown devices, and as far as Windows is concerned the NVidia card does not exist.
Here's a summary of what I see:
In Discrete Graphics mode -- my Linux installation (which uses native NVidia drivers) works fine and uses the NVidia card. Windows 8 boots and runs with a generic graphics driver; there is a performance hit, and no graphics cards or unknown devices are listed in Device Manager. That's the problem I want to fix.
In Optimus mode -- Windows 8 boots and runs with the Intel integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000) which is listed in Device Manager. Again, no other graphics cards or unknown devices are listed.
I appreciate in advance any help towards getting the NVidia drivers installed successfully!
Solved!
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nsrathjen wrote:
Yep, still doesn't appear that the NVidia drivers from that package are installing. If I boot in Optimus mode, only the Intel card is shown in Device Manager. I'd like to not have to use Optimus and just stay in Discrete Graphics mode if possible because Linux support for Optimus is not very good.
Would completely uninstalling all the drivers possibly help?
Before you go through that hassle, try the following:
1. Go into the BIOS Configuration Display setting and change it to Discrete only. If you see a setting just below display that talks about OS detection, disable that as well otherwise it will try to flip back to Optimus. F10 to save and exit.
2. Go back into the BIOS settings and verify the setting was really saved. Exit the BIOS settings (discarding this time) and boot Windows normally.
3. Go to C:\DRIVERS\WIN\VIDEO\NVIDIA and run setup.exe. Use the Custom option for the mode after it does compat checks and asks for you to agree to the EULA.
4. When you see the list of custom installation options, turn on the "Perform a clean installation" checkbox. This should not present a problem if you don't have custom profiles.
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GPU not being used at all. (gtx 860M). Lenovo Y50-70 laptop.

Hello!
I recently upgraded to windows 10 via windows update and did a clean install after the upgrade. Installed all the neccesary drivers etc etc. The usual drill. I consider myself rather tech savy.
After a few days of casual gaming with LoL i noticed that my Nvidia GTX 860M GPU was not being used AT ALL, only the integrated Intel HD 4600.
This was further proved to be right after I installed Path of Exile and kept getting BSODs each time after around 10 minute of playing with various error messages revolving around the file "igdkmd64.sys". I've tried completely deleting the drivers using safe mode and the driver cleaner program and reinstalling other drivers (ex. the lenovo driver dated 14/7. ) with no luck.
I've tried all the settings within intel hd graphics and nvidia controlpanel. I've also tried checking BIOS. No luck there either.
Both of the GPU's also show up in device management without any issues.
I also tried disabling the intel hd graphics within device managent which resulted in the basic adapters being used and my screen looks bad... My current Nvidia driver is 353.62. I'll post some various screenshots here:
Device management with both activated:
http://bildr.no/image/Rjk3ZFpK.jpeg
Nvidia control panel with both GPUs active in device management:
http://bildr.no/image/L3lYb1ZC.jpeg
This shows up when I try to check Nvidia display settings when intel HD graphics is DISABLED in device management. It basically translates to:
"Nvidia displays ettings are not available. You're not using a display connected to a Nvidia GPU"
http://bildr.no/image/TS85TTZp.jpeg
My display settings options with intel HD graphics being disabled:
http://bildr.no/image/ZUh2SVJV.jpeg
Can provide further information if required. Not sure what you need to know, but bottom line is that my GTX 860M GPU is not being used for anything at all.
i'm assuming that all I can do for now is to either wait for updated drivers from lenovo or to roll back to windows 8.1 (Works fine in win 8.1)?

More than a fix I think it has more to do with the graphics drivers and in some cases Windows 10 installation issues.
About the Graphics drivers,
Try uninstalling the NVIDIA GPU in Control Panel > Device manager
Uninstall everything related to NVIDIA in Control Panel > Prgrams & Features
Restart the system and wait for it to install the NVIDIA GPU again.
I would also advise that you try older drivers, if they are available.
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I have installed Win 10 twice now. In my previous Win 10 installation my system was running slow, Cortana was not working and couple more issues.
In current installation, everything is working great till now.
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All windows updates for Win 8.1 before upgrading to Win 10
I downloaded Win 10 ISO and started Win 10 setup from a bootable USB (by running Setup file while logged into windows 8.1)
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More than a fix I think it has more to do with the graphics drivers and in some cases Windows 10 installation issues.
About the Graphics drivers,
Try uninstalling the NVIDIA GPU in Control Panel > Device manager
Uninstall everything related to NVIDIA in Control Panel > Prgrams & Features
Restart the system and wait for it to install the NVIDIA GPU again.
I would also advise that you try older drivers, if they are available.
About Windows 10 Installation,
I have installed Win 10 twice now. In my previous Win 10 installation my system was running slow, Cortana was not working and couple more issues.
In current installation, everything is working great till now.
What I did different in second installation -
I installed all drivers upgrades for Win 8.1
All windows updates for Win 8.1 before upgrading to Win 10
I downloaded Win 10 ISO and started Win 10 setup from a bootable USB (by running Setup file while logged into windows 8.1)
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Then windows installed normally
Updates to Win 10 were applied after installation.

Insane performance issue. GPU not being used at all for cropping.

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There is simply no way that this is intended. The GPU seems to be made for things like this. Why isn't Pr using it?
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That's because it appears that you're using AE incorrectly. I bet you're assuming that if you hit the space bar, AE plays back video like a video editing application.
Well, it doesn't.
AE is an effects, motion graphics and compositing application. It's designed to do completely different things than an editing application does. Hence, it doesn't work like an editing application does. For example, IT DOESN'T PLAY BACK VIDEO IN REAL TIME. That's why you got that getting started link. At least do yourself the favor of reading how AE works.
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Let's Be Honest / Save Time: Lenovo T430s (NVIDIA) DOES NOT Support Multiple Monitors

There have been a few comments / complaints / articles around the web regarding the T430s and difficulties using multiple monitors.
But since this capabilitiy is clearly documented in all of Lenovo's specifications and marketing literature, I went ahead and bought an i7, NVIDIA, SSD, T430s with the docking station and all the bells and whistles to facilitate 3 or even 4 monitors.
Well please listen and let's be clear: IT DOES NOT WORK. Therefore, to be clear:
DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE AND DOCK IF YOU WANT IT TO LIVE UP TO ITS MULTI MONITOR PROMISE.
In the two weeks since FedEx arrived, here is the deal:
1) I fussed around with the dock and monitors at home and the office to no avail, for most of TWO weekends. (I am not a beginner).
2) Then, I spoke to Lenovo in Atlanta's tech support for THREE HOURS. No results
3) I spoke to Lenovo's "premium support" (paid) for FOUR HOURS. No results.
4) I consulted with a 3rd party expert on mulitple monitors who was kind enough to remote into my machine for another HOUR. No results.
5) Muliple parties have confirmed that yes, all hardware is working and yes, everything can be seen in device manager, and yes, the NVIDA card is properly switched on in the BIOS, yes I bought the i7 version etc.
6) And just in case, yes, we wiped the drive clean for a factory reset, yes we unistalled and reinstalled all the drivers and yes, we even deleted the Lenovo driver just in case the NVIDIA driver was newer or better and yes, we double checked the settings in the BIOS again.
7) Yes, we tried every connector in the dock AND the laptop: VGA, DVI, DP and mini DP - in EVERY possible combination.
And NO, IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. AT ALL. Two screens, take your pick, but THAT'S IT.
Finally, not one but TWO technicians asked me to not quote them (so I wont mention any names) but that in their opinion IT JUST DOESNT WORK AT ALL, EVER, despite Lenovo's claims / insistance that it is configured for 3 and even 4 monitors.
So the final conclusion was only that Lenovo must have rushed this T430 spec / configuration / capability to market (including the glossy brochures!) before figuring out that something is missing in the handshake between the mother board and the NVIDIA card?
Or in the firmware re swithing between the Intel (internal) and NVIDA card?
Or something else which prevents the NVIDIA card from seeing the ports on the laptop or the dock?
In summary 1) you get NOTHING from the NVIDIA upgrade and with respect to more than 2 monitors, IT JUST DOES NOT WORK, AT ALL, EVER, PERIOD and END OF STORY.
I too am a die hard old school Thinkpad enthusiast and with the company's service could match their classic products.
I have an X201 that I generall love, but would appreciate more speed, an SSD and I have to drive at least 3 external monitors, using at least 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Perhaps a W series Thinkpad would work, but I also travel so going up to the T430s was already a sacrifice vs the small size of the X201.
There are some 3rd party solutions but they are expensive and not so sure how plug and play they are with 3 or more monitors - what the T430s and Mini Dock 3.0 are SUPPOSED TO DO. But they dont.
Not giving up yet, but this has been a real bummer.
PS
Lenovo was very focused, efficient, and uncompromising when charging my CC for "premium" support.
Solved!
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Thors,
Thank you and happy to report, albeit after all the hours and now weekend number 3:
1) For the moment, I am able to repeat the 3 screen performance using mini DP from the Thinkpad and 2 DPs from the dock to the external monitors
AND
2) For the first time ever, I am just now for the first time running the 3rd external monitor from the VGA port on the dock.
That is what I meant by using the various ports on the dock, so that the Thinkpad can simply be docked and undocked without connecting the mini DP - the purpose of a dock obviously. As stated in other threads and articles, various configurations of the dock ports supposedly work to achieve 3 external screens, but until today was not able to do this.
That is the good news and thank you for all help.
The bad news is I stil have no clear idea why this has been so difficult, or where the problem lives that consumed so many hours of my own time and many hours with Lenovo tech support as stated above.
Some success seems to have happened only after more than one set of LONG updates to Windows 7 (?)
If I can replicate this set up the office (where I have 3 of the same monitors) I will be almost there.
Thank you again to all for help and support.

Nvidia driver not being used?? [solved]

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Should I remove the vesa driver with pacman -Rf? (because of the dependency check)
I just want to know if the nvidia drivers are used or not.
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