Using the integrated graphics card along with a dedicated one is a good idea if you want to have a multi-monitor setup on your PC. However, most ASRock motherboards disable the iGPU whenever you install an external video card.
You will need to enable the iGPU in such cases. It is possible to do so from theChipset ConfigurationorAMD CBSsettings on theAdvancedtab of ASRock’s UEFI/BIOS interface.
Make sureyour CPUhas an integrated graphics processor. you may check the official specifications of the CPU to get this information. Then, follow the step by step guide I have provided below to enable/disable the iGPU on your ASRock motherboard.
You need to access the Advanced BIOS setup utility or UEFI firmware settings to be able to change this setting. you may generally utilize the BIOS key on startup to access this interface.
If you haveenabled Ultra Fast Boot, you may’t utilize the BIOS key. In such cases, you need toaccess the Advanced Startup optionsand then selectTroubleshoot>Advanced options>UEFI Firmware Settings>Restartto load the BIOS/UEFI.
Enable Integrated Graphics Settings
Now, you need to search for the necessary setting in the UEFI Advanced mode interface and change it accordingly.
Depending onyour motherboard modelandits BIOS version, the UEFI interface will be slightly different even with the same type of CPU. So while I have provided the most common steps for this process, you may need to do something else on your end.
If you may’t find the options from the steps below, I recommend checking out the official page of your motherboard. There, go to itssupport tabandview the user manual or BIOS setup guideto learn what you need to do. If the guide doesn’t clarify the process, check out forums or seek help from support personnel.
On Most Motherboards with Intel CPU
On Most Motherboards with AMD CPU
Note: For some motherboards, it may not be possible to enable or disable the integrated graphics on the BIOS. In such cases, check forBIOS updateson thesupport tab.
The BIOS update description will show all the changes in the update. If the description for a version shows any relevant changes, you canupdate your BIOS to this versionand perform the necessary steps.
Save Configuration and Close UEFI/BIOS
Once you have done everything, you need to save these changes to apply them and then get out of the BIOS/UEFI.
