diff --git a/python/raydp/torch/config.py b/python/raydp/torch/config.py
index 19965734..b4d705c4 100644
--- a/python/raydp/torch/config.py
+++ b/python/raydp/torch/config.py
@@ -16,7 +16,15 @@ class TorchConfig(RayTorchConfig):
     def backend_cls(self):
         return EnableCCLBackend
 
-def ccl_import():
+def libs_import():
+    """try to import IPEX and oneCCL.
+    """
+    try:
+        import intel_extension_for_pytorch
+    except ImportError:
+        raise ImportError(
+            "Please install intel_extension_for_pytorch"
+        )
     try:
         ccl_version = importlib_metadata.version("oneccl_bind_pt")
         if ccl_version >= "1.12":
@@ -33,5 +41,5 @@ class EnableCCLBackend(_TorchBackend):
 
     def on_start(self, worker_group: WorkerGroup, backend_config: RayTorchConfig):
         for i in range(len(worker_group)):
-            worker_group.execute_single_async(i, ccl_import)
+            worker_group.execute_single_async(i, libs_import)
         super().on_start(worker_group, backend_config)