[Abandoned] Flickering lines / Mint 19 & Intel integrated GPU

[Nico33]

Hi everyone,

Sorry if this has already been discussed but I haven't found a solution to my problem on the forum.

I installed Mint 19 on my GF's PC (HP Omni 120 AIO PC with Intel integrated GPU). It was a clean install. Everything works but there are severe flickering horizontal lines all over the screen. This does NOT happen in the BIOS or in 'nomodeset'. Tried Ubuntu 18 and same thing happened even with livedisc. So I suppose this is a driver problem with the GPU. I can't find a way to remove this, if someone has a clue I'll be pleased to know!

Thank you very much!

[JerryF]

Run this command from Terminal, then copy and paste the result in between [code][/code] tags. It's the </> button above where you type a message.

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inxi -Fxz

[Nico33]

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System:    Host: hpdidine Kernel: 4.15.0-39-generic x86_64
           bits: 64 gcc: 7.3.0
           Desktop: Cinnamon 3.8.9 (Gtk 3.22.30-1ubuntu1)
           Distro: Linux Mint 19 Tara
Machine:   Device: desktop System: Hewlett-Packard product: 120-1100ef serial: N/A
           Mobo: Quanta model: 2AC5 v: 100 serial: N/A
           UEFI: AMI v: LEO_707 date: 11/17/2011
CPU:       Dual core Intel Core i3-2120 (-MT-MCP-) 
           arch: Sandy Bridge rev.7 cache: 3072 KB
           flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 13169
           clock speeds: max: 3300 MHz 1: 1596 MHz 2: 1596 MHz 3: 1596 MHz
           4: 1596 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Intel 2nd Generation Core Integrated Graphics Controller
           bus-ID: 00:02.0
           Display Server: x11 (X.Org 1.19.6 )
           drivers: modesetting (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: 1600x900@58.03hz
           OpenGL: renderer: Mesa DRI Intel Sandybridge Desktop
           version: 3.3 Mesa 18.0.5 Direct Render: Yes
Audio:     Card Intel 6 Series/C200 Series Family High Def. Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1b.0
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.15.0-39-generic
Network:   Card-1: Ralink RT5390 Wireless 802.11n 1T/1R PCIe
           driver: rt2800pci v: 2.3.0 bus-ID: 02:00.0
           IF: wlp2s0 state: up mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCIE Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: r8169 v: 2.3LK-NAPI port: e000 bus-ID: 03:00.0
           IF: enp3s0 state: down mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 1000.2GB (1.0% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: Hitachi_HDS72101 size: 1000.2GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 916G used: 9.2G (2%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda2
RAID:      No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 47.0C mobo: N/A
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info:      Processes: 202 Uptime: 2:21 Memory: 1086.1/3857.5MB
           Init: systemd runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 7.3.0
           Client: Shell (bash 4.4.191) inxi: 2.3.56 

[Nico33]

Here it is, hope I didn't do it wrong!

[JerryF]

Nope, that's perfect. That command gives forum members a complete, general view of the specs, etc. of your computer.

[Nico33]

Ok great thank you!

[Nico33]

As it has been many days since I posted this I allow myself to bump this thread, if someone has a clue I'd be really glad, my GF's PC is still unusable... Thanks everyone!

[roblm]

Try testing the kernel parameter i915.enable_psr=0

At the GRUB boot menu select the correct line but don’t press Enter. Press the “E” key to edit. If no menu shows, then hold down the shift key while starting. Use the Down arrow key to go down to the line that starts with:
linux /boot/vmlinuz.............ro quiet splash $vt_handoff

Go to the end of the line. Add a space and then add: i915.enable_psr=0

Press F10 to start your system. The effect will only last for one session.

If that doesn’t help, then I suggest trying Mint MATE or Xfce. The Intel HD Graphics 2000 on your system may not be powerful enough for Cinnamon.

[Nico33]

Thanks for the idea! Unfortunately it didn't work
I can try with another version, but aren't they all based on Ubuntu 18? Because I tried to install Ubuntu 18 and I have the same flickering line problem

[roblm]

Although this is not a major cause of flickering, anything that reduces the graphics processing demands can help minimize it. The MATE and Xfce desktops don’t require 3D graphics hardware acceleration as Cinnamon does. Also, those editions have other options for the Window Manager, which Cinnamon does not have.

Before doing that, you can test using the Intel driver instead of modesetting. It’s still the default driver for older Intel graphics chipsets.

Use this command to create an xorg.conf file: sudo touch /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Open the file for editing: xed admin:///etc/X11/xorg.conf

Add these lines:

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Section "Device"
    Identifier "intel"
    Driver "intel"
    BusID "PCI:0:2:0"
    Option "AccelMethod" "sna"
    Option "TearFree" "true"
    Option "DRI" "3"
EndSection

Log out and back in. If that doesn’t help, then change the number 3 to 2 in the line Option "DRI" "2"
If that doesn’t help, then remove the line Option "TearFree" "true".
If that doesn’t help, then change sna in line 5 to uxa.

If there is a problem getting back to the desktop, then press Ctrl+Alt+F1 to enter the virtual console tty1. Login and then type this command to remove the xorg.conf file and reboot: sudo rm /etc/X11/xorg.conf; reboot

Also, post the output of xrandr --prop to see if the refresh rate can be increased.

[Nico33]

Thank you for your advices. Unfortunately nothing works, I tried other things found on other forums without success, and tried about 10 different distros with different kernels and same thing happens. I surrender, and installed Windows on this machine
Thank you everyone for your help, but all-in-one HP PCs are just sh...
Thanks again for your time <3

[roblm]

You didn’t post the output of xrandr --prop

Also, the older 4.4 kernel may work better with your older PC. I’ve posted the instructions in case you decide to try Mint again:

Open Software Sources. Click Additional Repositories and then Add a new repository. Add this line:

deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-updates main restricted universe multiverse

Click the OK button to update the cache. Open Update Manager and click Refresh. Click View > Linux kernels. Install the newest 4.4 kernel.

[Nico33]

Yes I know, in fact I tried really old distributions too, with old kernels, and it still didn't work... So I surrendered. I can't try now, I installed good ol' windows from scratch, not that I wanted it, but at least she can use her PC.
Thanks again everyone for your time and patience, next time i'll build a real PC for my GF and install LM again

[themroc]

All Users:

Modify /etc/gtk-3.0/settings.ini:

Add:
gtk-cursor-theme-size = 16


Only for you:

Modify ~/.config/gtk-3.0/settings.ini

Add:
gtk-cursor-theme-size = 16

Works in Kubuntu 18.10