How do I switch graphics card on my laptop?

[Zplosion]

So, I recently just got a Lenovo Y40, and I am not sure how to switch from integrated graphics to my graphics card which is a AMD Radeon R9 m275. I want to use integrated for when I am working and my graphics card for when I am playing games like minecraft.

 

[meat_loaf]

I don't see the point in doing what you are doing. Just use the dedicated card. It doesn't eat more battery than the igpu.

 

[Zplosion]

I don't see the point in doing what you are doing. Just use the dedicated card. It doesn't eat more battery than the igpu.

 

[Zplosion]

I don't understand how to

 

[meat_loaf]

I don't understand how to

How to do what exactly? Why on earth would you want to use igpu when the provided dedicated gpu chip is stronger in performance?? AMD designed their mobile chips to be power efficient so i don't see if you are concerned about battery usage.

If you are really that persistant into changing into igpu and going through the hassle of rebooting your laptop to go back to dedicated chip whenever you want to game there is only one method to do that.

Go into bios when your computer is booting (del or f12 or whatever key it is) and go into peripheral section. There should be an option to change display adapters and choose either igpu or dedicated chip.

Honestly there is no reason behind what you are doing.