Graphics Card Not Recognized under Mavericks Update? MacBook Pro 8,2

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Graphics Card Not Recognized under Mavericks Update? MacBook Pro 8,2

Every since I updated my macbook to mavericks, my dedicated graphics card is not recognized under system profiler or any software on the computer. I have the Macbook Pro 8,2 (late 2011) and the upgraded dedicated GeForce graphics card from the factory. My system is just running off of the integrated intel graphics at this point and there is no option to switch back in system preferences. Is my card just dead in there or did mavericks ignore it? I have no other operating systems to check. Should I just make an applestore appointment and get it looked at?

MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), OS X Mavericks (10.9), Upgraded

Posted on Nov 26, 2013 8:26 AM

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Answer 1

Jun 27, 2014 7:10 AM in response to DarKear

Have the same issue with my MBP 17" Early 2009 since I updated to Mavericks. GFX cards are Geforce 9400M and 9600M GT. The 9400M is recognized and working, however 9600M GT isn't recognized anymore. I updated CUDA driver, but still no change.

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Answer 2

Jun 27, 2014 7:26 AM in response to DarKear

Found the solution ... finally!

Go to your system preferences - energy saver and then check if your Graphics setting is set to »higher performance«. Somehow the update to Mavericks change this setting to »better battery life«

Now both cards are recognized and running ... however, watch out: since I changed that setting, my fans are going crazy! ... so I'm not sure if I should keep it. It would be much easier if one could change the setting all the time without the need to logout and login again ... well, Apple though good isn't the Holy Grail 😉

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