That's when I guess Windows disables the sVGA and set the NVIDIA to be the primary. NOTE: The only negative point since the sVGA is disable in the windows configuration, the ESXi remote console will only show up to the windows loading logo and get stuck there. So forget about device manager and head straight to the Windows Graphic Settings (right click on desktop/Display Settings):Ī) highlight the display linked to the NVIDIA cardĬ) under 'multiple displays' select 'show only on 2' (in my particular case) Note, vmwaretools will bypass any attempt to disable the internal sVGA or it's virtual display. Leave the default sVGA config untouchedĤ) Modify the parameter of the Windows10 VM adding:ĥ) Once you boot into Windows I first had to make the NVIDIA display act as primary. If you don't do this method below is not going not work ESXi still boots but the progress bar is never to reach the end.Ģ) Enable pass-through on the card (via system management) and rebootģ) assign the card as PCI to the VM and reserve all the RAM you have assigned. State: Normal (not connected to any vCenter Server)ġ) Once you install the GPU make sure the Server BIOS prefers internal video card to any PCIE Without monitor directly connected to the GPU this below is likely not to work.

I have however ordered but not received yet a dummy HDMI plug which essentially simulate a monitor connection. I got a traditional 1070 instead and plugged an old monitor via DVI. First of all I had to replace the GTX 1060 as it was a mining card e.g.

Nvidia control panel keeps disappearing