Use on board graphic concurrently with discrete graphics card

[Tech482]

Is it possible to run 2 or 3 monitors/TVs concurrently on both the motherboard using Intel’s 4000 graphics as well as an independent graphics card?

I have heard if you are using an Intel processor that you should stick with a Nvidia graphics card, yes?

Below is my configuration:

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H
Processor: Intel I5 3570K
Memory: 2 x 8 GB of Corsair Vengeance CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 running at 1600
Boot disk: Crucial 128 GB SSD Model #: CT128M4SSD2
Currently the 2nd disk is a Western Digital 1 TB Model # WD1001FALS
600 Watt PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk III 80 Plus Bronze certified

NOTHING IS OVERCLOCKED.
RUNNING ENTIRE SYSTEM WITH FACTORY DEFAULTS.

Thanks!

[pigeond]

Is it possible to run 2 or 3 monitors/TVs concurrently on both the motherboard using Intel’s 4000 graphics as well as an independent graphics card?

Hi.

I have a Z77X-UD3H, but I assume it should be similar to yours.

I have an i7-3770 which also has an intel hd 4000, and I also have an nvidia gtx460 video card.

I could get both running at the same time, but only when I set the "Init Display First" to IGFX.

Here's actually a question I'd like to ask. I wanted to know if it is possible to have "Init Display First" set to PEG and also have both video enabled. I have "Internal Graphics" set to enabled instead of auto, but it seems that if the "Init Display First" is not IGFX, then the internal is not enabled.

Perhaps this need a BIOS change?

Thanks.