NVIDIA Optimus graphics is a technology designed by NVIDIA to optimize battery power while providing an enhanced multimedia experience. With Optimus, you do not need to switch graphics types manually as with switchable graphics technology.
Using only Intel integrated graphics maximizes battery efficiency but may not offer the best display for gaming, high-definition video or graphic applications. Using a discrete GPU offers improved performance, but at the cost of increased power consumption. Optimus technology makes best use of both types of graphics technologies by quickly and automatically transferring graphics processing power as needed. Optimus technology can alter how graphics are processed when software is opened and active. For example, if you open a word processing application, only Intel integrated graphics is used to conserve battery power as extra graphics processing power is not needed. But, if you open a game that is recognized by Optimus, a profile is used to get the best possible graphics experience while still conserving power where possible. You can use the advanced features of NVIDIA Control Panel software to access these profiles and, in many cases, customize the experience for your own purposes.
You must have the Optimus hardware that came with your HP computer and the appropriate drivers to take advantage of Optimus technology. Only certain HP notebook computers come with Optimus technology. If your computer came with Intel IPG and NVIDIA Optimus graphics, HP has already preconfigured your system to work with Optimus. Most of the time, you do not have to do anything to use NVIDIA Optimus graphics. However, if you would like to ensure that all software, or a specific software program uses either the IGP or the GPU (or Auto-select), you may do so using the NVIDIA Control Panel as shown in the other sections of this document.
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