To select and install the necessary drivers on a video card, you must correctly determine the model of this device. There are several proven methods for finding out the type of equipment connected.
It is necessary
- - Everest;
- - Sam Drivers;
- - access to the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
Install Everest (AIDA) software. Download the installation files from the official developer site https://www.lavalys.com/support/downloads. Restart your computer and run the everest.exe file
Step 2
Wait while the program collects information about connected devices and their parameters. This process usually takes 2-3 minutes. After opening the main menu of the program, expand the "Display" submenu.
Step 3
Select Windows Video and find the Device Description field. Find out the model of the connected video adapter. If Everest was unable to determine the model of the installed video card, use other methods.
Step 4
Read the instructions for your laptop. Sometimes the description of the most important devices is even indicated on the box from the computer.
Step 5
If you cannot find the information you need, then find out the laptop model. Visit the website of the manufacturer of this product. Use the resource search and find a description of this model. Remember to enter the full name because similar mobile computers may have different devices.
Step 6
If you do not want to find out the model of the video card yourself and look for drivers for this equipment, download and install the Sam Drivers program. After installing the utility, run the runthis.exe file.
Step 7
In the shortcut menu, select "Driver Install Assistance". Wait until the definition of connected devices is complete and the selection of the appropriate drivers. Highlight the items related to the video card, such as video others and nvidia new.
Step 8
Click the Install Selected button and select Typical Installation. After completing the driver installation process, restart your computer. Open Device Manager, find the Display Adapters submenu and look at your graphics card model.
