ODDLY, when I went to DELL support, DELL wanted secure boot ENABLED to install a new OS, and they do have a page with instructions for installing Linux systems. THEY WERE INCORRECT about their own system.


ODDLY, when I went to DELL support, DELL wanted secure boot ENABLED to install a new OS, and they do have a page with instructions for installing Linux systems. THEY WERE INCORRECT about their own system.
Yes. There is variation on how hardware manufacturers handle this type of situation, so knowing exactly what you have will help us be able to help you.
I don't need to tell you that photos of the entirety of the BIOS could not be posted here so I loaded them into drop box. There are 43 pics showing every bios option / setting.
That is dedication to post all those. Do you have any photos of the "Video" section? I didn't notice them. #14 was the last of System Configuration and #15 was the Secure Boot section.JTemple wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 3:37 pmI don't need to tell you that photos of the entirety of the BIOS could not be posted here so I loaded them into drop box. There are 43 pics showing every bios option / setting.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/728xmulzkof4 ... bC-Ca?dl=0
I thought I had gone through every branch of the tree but maybe I missed video, anyway here is that branch:SMG wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:15 pmThat is dedication to post all those. Do you have any photos of the "Video" section? I didn't notice them. #14 was the last of System Configuration and #15 was the Secure Boot section.
One thing I did notice is the front USB ports are 3.0. I presume the rear USB ports are 2.0. That might have been a factor in your most recent install if you used the front ports, but I do not know that for sure. Just a variable to keep in mind if you ever have to reinstall.
Linux prefers 2.0 USB? You are correct fronts are 3.0 rear are all 2.0 USBsSMG wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:15 pmThat is dedication to post all those. Do you have any photos of the "Video" section? I didn't notice them. #14 was the last of System Configuration and #15 was the Secure Boot section.JTemple wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 3:37 pmI don't need to tell you that photos of the entirety of the BIOS could not be posted here so I loaded them into drop box. There are 43 pics showing every bios option / setting.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/728xmulzkof4 ... bC-Ca?dl=0
One thing I did notice is the front USB ports are 3.0. I presume the rear USB ports are 2.0. That might have been a factor in your most recent install if you used the front ports, but I do not know that for sure. Just a variable to keep in mind if you ever have to reinstall.
That is the same link as you posted earlier and it does not look like more photos were added? Was it supposed to be a different link?JTemple wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:11 pmI thought I had gone through every branch of the tree but maybe I missed video, anyway here is that branch:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/728xmulzkof4 ... bC-Ca?dl=0
I recall seeing people posting with issues on USB 3.0 ports, but I do not recall if those were install issues or just general usb connection issues. That's why I said I was not sure. It is easier to plug into a different usb port than burn a new usb when running into issues, so I figured I'd mention it.
Sirry Dropbox glitch, it would not allow a new link without deleting every thing to do with the old on!SMG wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:43 pmThat is the same link as you posted earlier and it does not look like more photos were added? Was it supposed to be a different link?JTemple wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:11 pmI thought I had gone through every branch of the tree but maybe I missed video, anyway here is that branch:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/728xmulzkof4 ... bC-Ca?dl=0
I recall seeing people posting with issues on USB 3.0 ports, but I do not recall if those were install issues or just general usb connection issues. That's why I said I was not sure. It is easier to plug into a different usb port than burn a new usb when running into issues, so I figured I'd mention it.
Now that I see this, I understand why things have been as clear as mud.Video Options
Primary Display
Auto---------------------->Currently Selected
Intel HD Graphics
Nvidia HD Graphics
This field determines which video controller will become the primary display when multiple controllers are available in the system.
If you select a device other than what you are currently using you will have to reconnect your video cable to your selected device.
Note: When Auto is not selected the onboard graphics device will be present and enabled.
And Now, back to the original question in the post, Which, if any of the driver updates would I want to install?
I went back to your reply to my initial question in this thread about your "troubles" and your system info and I think I have been able to back-figure what happened.
Your system is currently running only with the Intel display drivers, so you are back to where you started at the beginning that first thread except for the fact you now have Secure Boot turned off (and it has been off since before you installed Mint) and your display is plugged into the Nvidia gpu. Intel display drivers are in the kernel, so doing kernel updates will keep them up-to-date.JTemple wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 12:15 amBack some days ago my system suddenly got really, really slow & was freezing when it went to screen saver. viewtopic.php?f=90&t=334809 New driver was said to be required and I did what was suggested. THEN: viewtopic.php?f=90&t=334868 AND THEN, finally, in desperation I decided to start over with a fresh, clean install: viewtopic.php?f=90&t=334997Code: Select all
Graphics: Device-1: Intel HD Graphics 630 vendor: Dell driver: i915 v: kernel bus ID: 00:02.0 Device-2: NVIDIA GP107 [GeForce GTX 1050] vendor: Dell driver: nouveau v: kernel bus ID: 01:00.0 Display: x11 server: X.Org 1.20.8 driver: modesetting unloaded: fbdev,vesa resolution: 1920x1080~60Hz OpenGL: renderer: Mesa Intel HD Graphics 630 (KBL GT2) v: 4.6 Mesa 20.0.8 direct render: Yes
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Graphics:
Device-1: Intel HD Graphics 630 vendor: Dell driver: i915 v: kernel
bus ID: 00:02.0
Device-2: NVIDIA GP107 [GeForce GTX 1050] vendor: Dell driver: nvidia
v: 450.80.02 bus ID: 01:00.0
Display: x11 server: X.Org 1.20.8 driver: modesetting,nvidia
unloaded: fbdev,nouveau,vesa resolution: 1920x1080~60Hz
OpenGL: renderer: GeForce GTX 1050/PCIe/SSE2 v: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 450.80.02
direct render: Yes
inxi -G
data does not seem to indicate that is the case. One would need to check other files to verify if it is or not, but that should be in a separate thread under the Graphic cards and Monitors section of the forum if you would like to pursue that. If your computer is running with no issues, it's perfectly fine to leave it as is.