How to Run Fooocus AI on Intel Arc GPU PCs [Install Guide]

Fooocus runs smoothly on both Nvidia and AMD GPUs, delivering a seamless AI image generation experience. However, installing it on a PC equipped with Intel’s Arc GPU requires a more intricate setup.

When following the official installation steps from Fooocus users with Intel Arc A-series, B-series, 130V, or 140V graphics may run into the error message: “Found no NVIDIA driver on your system.” You can resolve this issue by following our detailed step-by-step guide to get Fooocus up and running smoothly on your device.

Installing Error Fooocus on Intel Windows PC

How to Install Fooocus AI on Intel Arc GPU PCs

Step 1: Install Python 3.10

To begin, you need to install Python 3.10 on your PC. You can easily download it from the official website and proceed with the installation.

Step 2: Install Git

Once Python is installed, the next step is to install Git. This is essential for cloning repositories and managing files efficiently. Download Git from the official source and follow the installation process.

Step 3: Launch Command Prompt as Administrator

Now, open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges. Simply go to the Start menu, type “CMD,” and select “Run as Administrator” to proceed.

Step 4: Verify Python Installation

Before proceeding further, it’s important to confirm that Python is installed correctly. Open Command Prompt and type the following command:

python

If Python is installed, you will see the version details displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Change the User Directory

Next, navigate to your user directory by entering the following command:

cd \users\YOURUSERNAME

Make sure to replace YOURUSERNAME with your actual Windows username to ensure the command runs correctly.

Step 6: Install Fooocus on Your System

Now that the setup is ready, you can clone the Fooocus directory from GitHub onto your PC. Open Command Prompt and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/qiacheng/Fooocus

This process may take some time, depending on your internet speed. Allow it to complete before proceeding to the next step.

Step 7: Navigate to the Fooocus Directory

Once Fooocus has been cloned, enter its directory by running the following command:

cd Fooocus

Step 8: Set Up the Python Virtual Environment

Now, create a virtual environment to manage dependencies separately:

python -m venv venv

After creating the environment, activate it using:

venv\scripts\activate

Step 9: Install Required Dependencies

To ensure Fooocus runs properly, install all necessary packages by executing:

pip install -r requirements_versions.txt

Step 10: Install the Essential Extensions for Intel Arc GPUs

For Intel Arc GPUs, installing the Intel Extension for PyTorch is crucial. Run the following command to download and install the required extensions:

python.exe -m pip install "https://github.com/Nuullll/intel-extension-for-pytorch/releases/download/v2.1.10+xpu/torch-2.1.0a0+cxx11.abi-cp310-cp310-win_amd64.whl" "https://github.com/Nuullll/intel-extension-for-pytorch/releases/download/v2.1.10+xpu/torchaudio-2.1.0a0+cxx11.abi-cp310-cp310-win_amd64.whl" "https://github.com/Nuullll/intel-extension-for-pytorch/releases/download/v2.1.10+xpu/torchvision-0.16.0a0+cxx11.abi-cp310-cp310-win_amd64.whl" "https://github.com/Nuullll/intel-extension-for-pytorch/releases/download/v2.1.10+xpu/intel_extension_for_pytorch-2.1.10+xpu-cp310-cp310-win_amd64.whl"

Step 11: Launch Fooocus on an Intel Arc GPU

Now, start Fooocus by running:

python entry_with_update.py

The first time you launch Fooocus, it will automatically download the default models and additional required packages. Since these files are large—approximately 6GB in size—the download process may take some time, so be patient as it completes.

Running Fooocus on Intel Arc GPUs After Installation

Once Fooocus is installed, you can launch it anytime with just three simple commands. Before proceeding, ensure you are inside the Fooocus folder directory. Then, enter the following commands one by one:

python -m venv venv

venv\scripts\activate

python.exe -s entry_with_update.py --unet-in-bf16 --vae-in-bf16 --clip-in-fp16

Automating the Launch with a .bat File

If you want to skip manually entering these commands each time, you can create a .bat file for convenience. Here’s how:

Open Notepad or any text editor.
Copy and paste the following lines into the file:
@echo off
cd /d “C:\path\to\Fooocus”
python -m venv venv
venv\scripts\activate
python.exe -s entry_with_update.py –unet-in-bf16 –vae-in-bf16 –clip-in-fp16
Replace C:\path\to\Fooocus with the actual location of the Fooocus folder on your system.
Save the file with a .bat extension (e.g., start_fooocus.bat).
Double-click the .bat file whenever you want to launch Fooocus without manually typing the commands.

Creating a Batch File to Launch Fooocus on Intel Arc GPU PCs

Step 1: Open Notepad

Launch Notepad or any text editor of your choice.

Step 2: Copy and Paste the Code

Copy the following script and paste it into Notepad. Ensure you replace “C:\path\to\Fooocus” with the actual path to your Fooocus directory.

@echo off

cd /d "C:\path\to\Fooocus"

python -m venv venv

call venv\scripts\activate

python.exe -s entry_with_update.py --unet-in-bf16 --vae-in-bf16 --clip-in-fp16

Step 3: Save the File as a .bat File

Click File > Save As, then name the file run_fooocus.bat. Ensure the Save as type option is set to All Files before saving.

Step 4: Launch Fooocus

Now, simply double-click the run_fooocus.bat file to start Fooocus without manually entering commands in the Command Prompt.