Configure Discrete
Graphics Management
With discrete
graphics management, you can manage battery use and performance of applications
that use 3D graphics in a virtual machine.
- Verify that your MacBook Pro has an integrated graphics card and a discrete graphics card. Discrete graphics management enables the operating system to switch between the two cards.
- Verify that 3D graphics are enabled.
- Select .
- Select a virtual machine in theVirtual Machine Librarywindow and clickSettings.
- Under System Settings in theSettingswindow, clickDisplay.
- Verify that theAccelerate 3D Graphicscheck box is selected.
- Select a graphics performance option from theBattery lifedrop-down menu.OptionDescriptionDon't Use High Performance Graphics (Longer Battery Life)Maximizes battery life.Use High Performance Graphics for 3D Applications OnlyBalances battery life and 3D graphics performance.Always Use High Performance Graphics (Shorter Battery Life)Minimizes battery life.