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How do I disable dedicated graphics card on MacBook Pro 2011?
Here’s the Fix:
- Reset the SMC.
- Reset VRAM.
- Shutdown / power down the Mac.
- Boot into User Recovery, hold keys during boot until you see the apple logo: Command + R.
- In the upper menu select “Utilities” and then “Terminal”
- In terminal disable SIP, type and hit return: csrutil disable.
- Type and hit return: reboot.
How can I reset my MacBook Pro to use integrated graphics?
To reset this, you just need to type the following: gpuswitch 2 tells the machine to automatically switch between discrete and integrated graphics. You can also run sudo pmset -c gpuswitch 0 if you want to always use the integrated graphics card while you’re plugged in. You can modify any of these settings for different battery status situations.
How to force a MacBook Pro to use its discrete graphics card?
The above command began with pmset c, which tells the machine you want to adjust power management settings for situations when you’re charging. Then, it tells the computer to always use the discrete GPU while charging (that’s what gpuswitch 1 does). To reset this, you just need to type the following:
What does automatic graphics switching do on MacBook Pro?
On these computers, the “automatic graphics switching” option is turned on by default to allow your computer to automatically switch to the best graphics system for the applications running on your computer. Using this option may also maximize battery life. When your computer is connected to an external…
What to do when your MacBook Pro is connected to an external display?
When your computer is connected to an external display, high-performance graphics remain on until you disconnect the display. If you want to use the higher-performance discrete graphics processor at all times, choose Apple menu > System Preferences and click Energy Saver. Then deselect the automatic graphics switching checkbox.