LUCIDLOGIX* VIRTU* SOLUTION USER GUIDE

What Is Virtu?

Virtu allows the systems to simultaneously take full advantage of both the low-power best-in-class
media processing features of the 2nd generation Intel Core processor graphics and the 3D gaming
performance of add-in cards with graphics processing units (GPU).

With Lucids Virtu it is now possible to run one or two discrete GPUs and still utilize the transcoding
performance and lower power of the 2nd generation Intel Core processor.

How does Virtu Work?

Virtu works in two flexible configurations: User has the choice of using either video output on the
desktop board or to directly connect to the discrete GPU. Refer to the table below on specific features
supported by each configuration:

i-Mode d-Mode
(Monitors attached to a desktop (Monitors attached to a graphics
board connector) card connector)

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel Insider X

Add-in Graphics Card

Processing for Games

NVidia* PhysX*

Additional features on add-in graphics cards may or may not be supported

In both cases Virtu allows enjoying capabilities of discrete GPUs. To learn more about Virtu visit
http://www.lucidlogix.com/product-virtu.html.

Installing and Enabling Virtu:

1) Connecting the monitor cable:

a. For i-Mode, please connect the monitor to 1 or more of the video output connector on
the desktop board
b. For d-Mode, please connect the monitor to 1 or more of the video output on the
graphics card
Note: Please do not connect monitors to the desktop board and graphics card video output
connectors simultaneously as this is not a supported Lucid Virtu configuration
 2) Download and update your desktop board to the latest BIOS. You may search for the latest BIOS
version from this website: http://downloadcenter.intel.com
3) Configuring the BIOS setup:
a. Upon system boot, press F2 when prompted to enter BIOS setup menu.
b. Under Configuration -> Video, set the Integrated Graphics Device option to Always
Enable
c. If you are configuring for i-Mode, please make an additional change. Under
Configuration -> Video, set the Primary Video Adaptor to Int Graphics (IGD)
d. Press F10 to save settings and then press Y to exit

4) Installing LucidLogix Virtu software

a. Install the latest Intel HD Graphics Driver from the Intel Express Installer Drivers DVD or
download them from http://downloadcenter.intel.com
b. Install the latest graphics card driver
c. Install the LucidLogix Virtu software from the Intel Express Installer Drivers DVD or
download them from http://downloadcenter.intel.com

5) Verify LucidLogix Virtu is operational by observing the taskbar application icon:

a. If the LucidLogix Virtu taskbar icon is greyed out, do a mouse right-click on the icon and
choose Enable. Virtu can be easily enabled/disabled using this method.
b. Upon starting an application, Lucid will automatically run validated applications on the
appropriate graphic subsystem. Other applications can be manually added through the
Virtu taskbar application.
Note: Check http://downloadcenter.intel.com to ensure you have the latest version of the
LucidLogix Virtu software as new games and applications will be added!

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