[SOLVED] GTX1060 not enabled for 2nd monitor

[dingohardware]

I have a 15.6" ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS M GM501GM-EI005T laptop and when I run a 2nd monitor from the hdmi output it does not use the gtx 1060 for the 2nd display. It uses the integrated only Is there any way I can play games with the GTX1060 on my external monitor?

 

[SgtScream]

How can you tell the 1060 isn't utilized?

 

[dingohardware]

How can you tell the 1060 isn't utilized?

Bad quality and really low fps - instead of 70 fps for gtaV i get like 18fps

 

[SgtScream]

What happens if you leave the external monitor connected and close the laptop. You might have to change what happens when you close the lid for power options.

 

[dingohardware]

I have not tried that. Will be able to test out this weekend and will let you know how I get on as am at work at the moment - thanks for the help

 

[dingohardware]

Hi @SgtScream - It worked! All I needed to do do was change the setting to " do nothing" when screen is closed and close the screen so the 2nd monitor will be my primary display. Super thanks for your help

 

[SgtScream]

No problem! Make sure you mark the answer that helped you as best answer