Having your Asus laptop’s GPU not detected can lead to a range of issues, from poor performance in graphic-intensive tasks to a blank screen during startup. However, there’s no need to worry. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step solutions to get your GPU back on track.
To resolve the Asus laptop not detecting GPU problems, you can try the following methods one by one. After that, your Asus laptop may detect the GPU again.
Method 1: Change GPU Mode in ARMOURY CRATE
Method 2: Enable Normal Startup
Method 3: Check for Windows Updates
Method 4: Show hidden Devices and Reinstall Graphics Card Driver
Method 5: Update Graphics Drivers
Method 6: Enable GPU in BIOS
Method 7: Update BIOS
Method 8: Seek Professional Assistance
Method 1: Change GPU Mode in ARMOURY CRATE
For Asus laptops, a common cause reported by users is the faulty settings in ARMOURY CRATE software: the GPU Mode is set correctly. So the first thing to do is check the ARMOURY CRATE settings and ensure the GPU Mode is set to Standard.
1) Launch ARMOURY CRATE.
2) Go to your GPU Power Saving and ensure the GPU Mode is set to Standard. If one of the other options is selected, change it to Standard.
Method 2: Enable Normal Startup
To resolve the issue of Asus laptop not detecting GPU, you can try enabling Normal startup in System Configuration, which will check drivers in Device Manager and other the services. Here’s how to do it:
1) Press Windows key + S to open the Search bar.
2) Type ‘system configuration‘ in the search bar and press the Enter key. After that, the System Configuration window will pop up.
3) In the System Configuration window, select Normal startup and click OK to save changes.
4) Reboot your laptop and check to see if the problem is resolved.
Method 3: Check for Windows Updates
Keeping your operating system up to date is crucial for hardware compatibility. Ensure your Windows is updated to the latest version.
To check for updates:
1) Right-click on the Start button and select Settings.
2) Click on ‘Update & Security‘.
3) Select Windows Update, then click on Check for updates.
4) Install any available updates.
Method 4: Show hidden Devices and Reinstall Graphics Card Driver
The GPU might be disconnected and hidden. In this case, you need to manually show hidden devices in Device Manager. After the graphics card device shows up in Device Manager, you need to reinstall the device driver.
Here’s how to do it:
1) Open Device Manager.
2) Click View in the top and select Show hidden devices.
3) Check if the graphics card shows up under the ‘Display adapters’ category. If not, check if it shows up the ‘Other devices’ category (it could show up as Unknown Device, Video controller, etc.).
4) Right-click on the graphics card device and select Uninstall device.
5) Once the uninstallation is complete, reboot your Asus laptop then the graphic card driver will be reinstalled automatically.
If this method doesn’t work, continue to try the next method. See Method 5.
Method 5: Update Graphics Drivers
Outdated or incompatible GPU drivers can cause your Asus laptop not detecting GPU. To resolve the problem, you can try updating the graphics card drivers.
1) Visit the Asus support page.
2) Enter your laptop model and perform a search.
3) Download the latest graphics card drivers.
4) Once downloaded, follow on-screen instructions to install the drivers.
Pro Tip: If you don’t have time and patience to update drivers manually, you can use Driver Easy to help you update the drivers. The free version of Driver Easy allows you to update drivers with just a few clicks.
Method 6: Enable GPU in BIOS
If the GPU is disabled in BIOS, the laptop cannot detect the GPU. So check and ensure the GPU is enabled in BIOS.
Important: Keep in mind that modifying BIOS settings incorrectly can cause serious system issues. So ensure you know what you’re doing. If not, it’s advisable to contact a technician for assistance.
Follow these steps:
1) Reboot your laptop and press the designated key (often Del, F2, or Esc) to enter the BIOS.
2) Verify GPU Settings.
3) Navigate to the Advanced or Integrated Peripherals section.
4) Check if the GPU is enabled. If not, hit the option to enable it.
5) Reboot your laptop and check to see if the problem persists.
If the problem persists, enter the BIOS again and restore BIOS to default. After that, if the problem is still not resolved, try updating BIOS. See Method 7.
Method 7: Update BIOS
Try updating BIOS and see if it helps resolve your Asus laptop not detecting GPU problem.
1) Visit the Asus support page.
2) Enter your laptop model and perform a search.
3) Download the latest version BIOS.
4) Install the BIOS.
5) Once the installation is completed, check to see if the problem is resolved.
Method 8: Seek Professional Assistance
After trying all the above steps, if your Asus laptop GPU still remains undetected, it might be time to seek professional assistance. Contact Asus support or consult a certified technician to help address this issue.
Hopefully you find this post helpful. If you’ve successfully resolved the issue using a particular method, share your experience in the comments below. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment too.