To detect your second graphics card, you can follow these steps:
1. Right-click on the “My Computer” or “This PC” icon on your desktop or in the Start menu. Select “Properties” from the context menu that appears.
2. In the System Properties window, click on the “Device Manager” option on the left side of the screen. This will open the Device Manager window.
3. In the Device Manager window, look for the “Display Adapters” category and click on the arrow next to it to expand the list.
4. Here, you should see your primary graphics card listed. If you have a second graphics card installed, it should appear as a separate entry under Display Adapters. It might be labeled as a different brand or model than your primary graphics card.
5. Right-click on the second graphics card entry and select “Update Driver Software” from the context menu.
6. In the Update Driver Software window, you will have two options: “Search automatically for updated driver software” or “Browse my computer for driver software.”
7. If you choose the first option, Windows will search online for the latest driver software for your second graphics card. If a newer driver is found, it will be downloaded and installed automatically. If you prefer to install the driver manually, you can choose the second option and browse your computer for the driver software.
It’s worth mentioning that some graphics card manufacturers provide their own software utilities for managing and updating drivers. These utilities can often detect and update multiple graphics cards installed on your system. You may want to check the manufacturer’s website for any specific software or drivers related to your second graphics card.
Detecting your second graphics card involves accessing the Device Manager, expanding the Display Adapters category, and looking for a separate entry for your second graphics card. From there, you can update the driver software using Windows’ built-in functionality or any manufacturer-specific software.