Question Dedicated GPU does not emit graphics when out of operating system

[callmeclover]

Hello! My GPU (Nvidia 1660 Super) doesn’t show anything when out of an operating system; that is, while booting, in BIOS, or a boot loader (Grub2Win won’t show either.) I have onboard graphics (Intel Core i5-3470) but those do not work while the dedicated GPU is plugged in for what I’m assuming is the BIOS adapter selection. When it is set to auto, it displays the boot sequence (and everything else) perfectly fine IF the GPU is unplugged. When it is set to Intel HD Graphics, it works regardless of whether the GPU is plugged in or not. If it is set to Nvidia graphics (forgot the name of the specific variant), it does not show the boot sequence or anything outside of an operating system. I’m genuinely at a loss. Any help would be great. Thanks!

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

What is the make and model of your motherboard? BIOS version for your motherboard?

 

[callmeclover]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

What is the make and model of your motherboard? BIOS version for your motherboard?

Hi! It’s an Optiplex 9010 (SFF if it matters) with the latest BIOS from dell.com, A30, although I will check myself on the BIOS version.