D-Mode; Installing Virtu - MSI Eclipse PLUS - Motherboard - ATX Software User's Manual

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d-Mode

d-Mode is provided for demanding 3D gamers to achieve uncompromised 3D perform-
ance of discrete GPU installed in the system. In this mode, VIRTU allows user to utilize
Intel special features, while display is connected to discrete GPU.
Important
In most cases the differences of 3D performance between i-Mode and d-Mode are
unnoticeable to the user, so it is recommended to use i-Mode to save power.
To use Lucid VIRTU in d-Mode, display must be connected to graphics card installed in
the system as shown below.

Installing VIRTU

In BIOS → Settings → On-Chip VGA Devices → IGD Multi-Monitor, the IGD Multi-
Monitor must be set to Enabled.
Intel/ NVIDIA/ AMD GPU drivers must be installed prior to Lucid VIRTU instal-
lation.
Install VIRTU from MSI Driver DVD setup screen → Driver → OTHERS. You
can also find setup.exe and double-click it to install. The full path on the DVD is
\\OtherDriver\Lucid Virtu Driver.
GPU drivers and Lucid VIRTU should be installed before running any graphic
application.
It is recommended to restart the system after every driver installation.
Important
Lucid VIRTU is designed for Intel 2nd Generation Intel
i3 processors based platforms only.
Display connected to
graphics card
Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™
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