How do I switch to Nvidia GPU in Ubuntu 18.04?
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I just dual booted my Win 10 laptop with Ubuntu 18.04.The laptop has both the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 and a Nvidia GTX960. I was able to successfully install the Nvidia drivers but for some reason I can not seem to switch to the GPU from the Intel. Under Software&Updates > Additional Drivers it shows the nvidia-driver-415 as the driver being used. Is my display on the info page wrong and I am actually using the Nvidia GPU or am I still stuck with the Intel? If it is the Intel how do I switch to the GTX960?
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I just dual booted my Win 10 laptop with Ubuntu 18.04.The laptop has both the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 and a Nvidia GTX960. I was able to successfully install the Nvidia drivers but for some reason I can not seem to switch to the GPU from the Intel. Under Software&Updates > Additional Drivers it shows the nvidia-driver-415 as the driver being used. Is my display on the info page wrong and I am actually using the Nvidia GPU or am I still stuck with the Intel? If it is the Intel how do I switch to the GTX960?
nvidia 18.04
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I just dual booted my Win 10 laptop with Ubuntu 18.04.The laptop has both the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 and a Nvidia GTX960. I was able to successfully install the Nvidia drivers but for some reason I can not seem to switch to the GPU from the Intel. Under Software&Updates > Additional Drivers it shows the nvidia-driver-415 as the driver being used. Is my display on the info page wrong and I am actually using the Nvidia GPU or am I still stuck with the Intel? If it is the Intel how do I switch to the GTX960?
nvidia 18.04
asked Nov 16 at 17:52
MixedBeans
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I just dual booted my Win 10 laptop with Ubuntu 18.04.The laptop has both the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 and a Nvidia GTX960. I was able to successfully install the Nvidia drivers but for some reason I can not seem to switch to the GPU from the Intel. Under Software&Updates > Additional Drivers it shows the nvidia-driver-415 as the driver being used. Is my display on the info page wrong and I am actually using the Nvidia GPU or am I still stuck with the Intel? If it is the Intel how do I switch to the GTX960?
nvidia 18.04
nvidia 18.04
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You can check in System Settings -> Details which graphic card you are using.
And to switch between graphics use:
sudo prime-select intel
and for nvidia use
sudo prime-select nvidia
answered Nov 16 at 18:29
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I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
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Pretty sad answer to this but upgrading to 18.10 fixed the issue however it introduces new issues such as the native terminal and file explorer not opening. Might be some conflict with other software as it was working up until the point I was installing Python and R packages.
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You can check in System Settings -> Details which graphic card you are using.
And to switch between graphics use:
sudo prime-select intel
and for nvidia use
sudo prime-select nvidia
answered Nov 16 at 18:29
Ali Rasooli
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I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
Nov 16 at 18:44
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You can check in System Settings -> Details which graphic card you are using.
And to switch between graphics use:
sudo prime-select intel
and for nvidia use
sudo prime-select nvidia
answered Nov 16 at 18:29
Ali Rasooli
235
I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
Nov 16 at 18:44
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You can check in System Settings -> Details which graphic card you are using.
And to switch between graphics use:
sudo prime-select intel
and for nvidia use
sudo prime-select nvidia
answered Nov 16 at 18:29
Ali Rasooli
235
You can check in System Settings -> Details which graphic card you are using.
And to switch between graphics use:
sudo prime-select intel
and for nvidia use
sudo prime-select nvidia
answered Nov 16 at 18:29
Ali Rasooli
235
answered Nov 16 at 18:29
Ali Rasooli
235
answered Nov 16 at 18:29
Ali Rasooli
235
answered Nov 16 at 18:29
Ali Rasooli
235
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I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
Nov 16 at 18:44
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I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
Nov 16 at 18:44
I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
Nov 16 at 18:44
I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
Nov 16 at 18:44
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Pretty sad answer to this but upgrading to 18.10 fixed the issue however it introduces new issues such as the native terminal and file explorer not opening. Might be some conflict with other software as it was working up until the point I was installing Python and R packages.
answered Nov 22 at 11:48
MixedBeans
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up vote
0
down vote
Pretty sad answer to this but upgrading to 18.10 fixed the issue however it introduces new issues such as the native terminal and file explorer not opening. Might be some conflict with other software as it was working up until the point I was installing Python and R packages.
answered Nov 22 at 11:48
MixedBeans
11
add a comment |
up vote
0
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up vote
0
down vote
Pretty sad answer to this but upgrading to 18.10 fixed the issue however it introduces new issues such as the native terminal and file explorer not opening. Might be some conflict with other software as it was working up until the point I was installing Python and R packages.
answered Nov 22 at 11:48
MixedBeans
11
Pretty sad answer to this but upgrading to 18.10 fixed the issue however it introduces new issues such as the native terminal and file explorer not opening. Might be some conflict with other software as it was working up until the point I was installing Python and R packages.
answered Nov 22 at 11:48
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answered Nov 22 at 11:48
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answered Nov 22 at 11:48
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