How do I set Nvidia as default GPU in BIOS?
There are two ways to set discrete graphics card as default. Applying discrete graphics card to all apps and programs: Right-click any blank space on the desktop and choose NVIDIA Control Panel. Click Manage 3D settings, go to Preferred graphic processor, and select High-Performance NVIDIA processor and then Apply.
How do I know which graphics card is being used Linux?
On a GNOME desktop, open the “Settings” dialog, and then click “Details” in the sidebar. In the “About” panel, look for a “Graphics” entry. This tells you what kind of graphics card is in the computer, or, more specifically, the graphics card that’s currently in use.
How do I change my default graphics in BIOS?
From the Startup Menu, press the F10 key to enter the BIOS setup utility. Click Advanced. Select Built-In Device Options. Select Graphics, and then select Discrete Graphics.
Why is my Ubuntu not booting after installing Nvidia drivers?
First press Ctrl + Alt + F1 and log in with your username and password. Search for the latest Nvidia drivers for your hardware here on the Nvidia site. And done, just reboot and you should be ready to go. TLDR: deleting /etc/X11/xorg.conf solved my boot issue.
What happens when you upgrade to Linux Mint 17.3?
Note that during a “point upgrade” (for instance between Linux Mint 17.2 and 17.3), the kernel and hardware drivers are not impacted, so you get all the new features without risking regressions on hardware support.
What to do when Linux Mint freezes up?
Some graphics cards don’t work well with the open-source driver present in Linux Mint. If Linux Mint freezes during boot time, use the “nomodeset” boot option as illustrated in the video below: Your browser does not support the video tag. If you’re booting in EFI mode, the procedure is similar but the menu looks slightly different:
How to install Linux Mint in compatibility mode?
Try with “noapic noacpi nosplash irqpoll” instead of “quiet splash”. Use the “Compatibility mode” to boot and install Linux Mint. After the installation, use “Advanced Options” -> “Recovery mode” from the boot menu and choose “resume”.