Questions tagged [drivers]
Ubuntu drivers are either coded into the Linux kernel, or loaded with kernel modules. Use this tag for questions related to installing, loading and troubleshooting drivers (kernel modules).
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How to configure an Elan fingerprint scanner on an Asus UX430A laptop?
I have an ASUS UX430UA and lsusb shows the fingerprint scanner is an Elan Microelectronics Corp.
I'm new to the Linux world in general and Ubuntu. I read a few threads and tried out some of the ...
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UBUNTU 19.04 Screen Tearing PC
I installed Ubuntu 19.04 on my PC:
INTEL i7 8700k
NVIDIA Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti AORUS Waterforce @NVIDIA-driver-418
Monitor ASUS PB287Q @3840x2160 Pixel
At the very beginning of using Ubuntu I ...
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Not able to detect TP-LINK Archer T6E
I recently bought a TP-Link Archer T6E. The lspci command doesn't detect it. I found on this website than the chipset used is "Broadcom BCM4352" but there is no mention of Broadcom on the doc or on ...
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insmod: ERROR: could not insert module hello_world.ko: Operation not permitted
I have created an simple hello_world.c file and related make file but whenever I am doing insmod it is throwing me an error. Please help me out.
I am using ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
hello_world.c
Makefile:
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Graphical glitches occuring in Lubuntu
About a few weeks ago, I began experiencing random graphical glitches and artifacts.
My taskbar or other apps (such as Libreoffice) would get random patches of black, where I would have to mouse ...
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"NVIDIA-SMI has failed because it couldn't communicate with the NVIDIA driver"
Work for less than a year with GTX1080ti. Suddenly, after a regular sudo update, it stopped working.
nvidia-smi results in
"NVIDIA-SMI has failed because it couldn't communicate with the NVIDIA ...
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Installing Bluetooth Driver for EP-AC1661
I am using EP-AC1661 WiFi and bluetooth adapter. According to their website the driver is supported only for kernel version 2.6 .I am trying to install the drivers on ubuntu 18.04 with a kernel ...
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nouveau stalled at ffff error message while trying to convert Windows 10 laptop to Ubuntu
I am trying to convert my old MSI gaming laptop into an Ubuntu machine.
I followed the tutorial Converting an Old Windows Laptop to Ubuntu and downloaded and installed Ubuntu on a bootable USB.
I ...
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Bluetooth does not work on a fresh install of Ubuntu 18.04 on a Dell XPS 13 with an Intel 8260 wireless card
Wireless works fine, and bluetooth was working earlier when I had 16.04 as the Ubuntu version.
The card supports both bluetooth and wireless:
Intel Network 8260.NGWMG Wireless-AC 8260 Dual Band 2x2 ...
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Install Cuda 10.0 on Ubuntu 16.04 (for DGX-1)
I am trying to install CUDA-10.0 on Ubuntu 16.04 running on DGX-1 server.
I followed the instructions for "runfile installation" in https://docs.nvidia.com/cuda/archive/10.0/cuda-installation-guide-...
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How to setup kyocera ecosys m2040dn scanner
i have kyocera ecosys m2040dn MFD, installed the printer driver downloaded from the official website. but only printer working, unable to use the scanner, how to install the scanner driver?
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nvidia - 435 broken packages
installing nvidia driver 435 currently breaks packages :
t@tsu:~$ sudo apt --fix-broken install
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
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Multiple Screen on ubuntu 18.04
I'm actually on ubuntu 18.04 with a HP computer.
I have 3 screens plugged (display port) to the computer but only one is detected.
Here are some information I get following some commands I can found ...
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Internal microphone does not work Acer Aspire Nitro VN7-592G ubuntu 18.04
The internal microphone does not work.
What could be the reason? How can I check if I have the correct driver?
How can I verify if I have a driver at all?
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Completely unable to uninstall broken nvidia drivers :( [19.04 - KDE]
During an update, my nvidia drivers were completely broken and I've been unable to uninstall the broken ones and reinstall new ones. GPU is the Quadro K2100M (GK106GLM). Ubuntu version is 19.04 ...
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Wifi disconnects after connecting a bluetooth device on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
I am using Windows 8.1 along with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS on a Lenovo G50-70. Whenever I connect my JBL Bluetooth (v4.2) earphone, my laptop's WiFi disconnects after a few minutes. Everything works fine when ...
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Dell XPS 15 7590 Killer wifi 1650 card not recognized in Ubuntu 19.04
I have a new Dell XPS 15 7590 laptop. It has a Killer 1650 wireless adapter. It didn't work on first install, but after installing the right drivers (with some help from the ppl at Killer Networks), ...
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Import Error: No module named Quirks while trying to install nvidia-390
There was a problem with my Nvidia drivers, so I had to delete them all (with purge). But now, when I'm trying to reinstall nvidia-390, I get the following error:
File "/usr/bin/quirks-handler", line ...
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I can't install Epson L395 on Ubuntu 16,04 LTS
I'm a new user of Linux and don't have any knowledge about programming. Just to tell you that the answers will need to be written as you would write for a newbie.
I've already read some answers ...
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Change Mesa driver in Ubuntu 18.04 VM under VMware Workstation 15 Player
I'm running a Ubuntu 18.04 VM under VMware Workstation 15 Player.
One application that I'd like to run crashes because it comes with its own LLVM shared libraries which interfer with the system's ...
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Microphone software boost is extremely low and boosts also noise
I am using a distribution based on Ubuntu. I have a problem that I have been facing on basically any Linux distro I have tried. I have a condenser microphone (NW-700) that under Windows sounds ...
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After ubuntu 19.04 update, sound card cannot be detected
I have used software update. After then there's no sound.
After spending hours reading similar problems I realize that none of them (including reinstalling alsa and pulseaudio) works for me.
Using
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Ubuntu server on "recycled" Dell LAN throttled to 100mbp/s
I've got Ubuntu server 19.04 on a repurposed 2011 Dell tower.
Back when it was windows, on ETH cabled lan i was at 1Gbp/S but on the Ubuntu now it won't recognize the hardware possibility.
Tried ...
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Macbook Pro Graphics Driver - Ubuntu 19.04
I have a fresh install of ubuntu 19.04 on my 2015 Macbook Pro (linux is primary OS).
How would I go about getting the updated (or proprietary) graphics drivers for this machine?
The AMD site gives ...
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Xubuntu Nvidia drivers are messed up?
I just installed this Xubuntu, and everytime I login to my account it just shows the desktop, just the wallpaper and mouse, and stays frozen. All I can use is Firefox.
When I signed into xfce with ...
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Bluetooth not working properly on 18.04 LTS Lenovo Y50-70
I installed ubuntu on my Y50-70 laptop, and tried practically everything I found on the internet.
At first glance it seems fine, it searches and finds my BT devices, but it just doesn't pair them. ...
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AMD Ryzen 3200G (Picasso) APU Drivers
I am planning on switch my main OS back from Windows 10, Completely fed up with sfc/scans and repeatedly having BSOD issues. Never a hardware failure, constantly corrupt windows files.
Since I am ...
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Unable to get nvidia running on ubuntu 18.04.2
I'm unable to get nvidia gpu running on my ubuntu 18.04.2 PC.
I tried to do installation using apt-get install nvidia-driver-VERSION command with 391, 418 and 450 VERSION, but everytime without luck. ...
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Can't use NVIDIA Drivers and can't access windows C: and D: from ubuntu 18.04 after dual booting with windows
I have XPS 9570 16gb ram, 512 ssd and Geforce 1050 ti gpu. Just dual booted with windows and have kept swap area of 8gb and 65gb of root. I cant access Nvidia drivers and nor can i access windows ...
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Steam doesn't work after update to Ubuntu 19.04
I updated from Ubuntu 18.04 to 19.04 today but to my surprise steam stopped working after the update.
Running steam from the command line gives the following error:
SteamUpdateUI: An X Error ...
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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS with Nvidia 435.21 Linux stable drivers
Is it possible to use with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS -Nvidia 435.21 Linux stable drivers now? With this driver is possible now to use Nvidia Optimus for the first time now.
I see only 430 drivers from info ...
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How can I isolate the cause of poor performance whne running X-Plane 11 in windowed mode?
I used to run X-Plane 11 (flight simulator) when I was on Ubuntu 16.04 and had no performance issues other than when I pushed the limitations of my hardware. So, everything worked exactly as expected. ...
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modprobe: ERROR: could not insert 'rtl8723de': Unknown symbol in module, or unknown parameter (see dmesg)
i am trying to install wifi driver on HP laptop
sudo modprobe rtl8723de
after this command i got this error
modprobe: ERROR: could not insert 'rtl8723de': Unknown symbol in module, or unknown ...
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RTL8812AU Failing While Attempting Hotspot Setup
Fresh install of 19.04, running alongside an installation of Windows 10 (different drives). I have an ethernet cable coming into my onboard port, which I use for my main connection. I also have the ...
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Network Setup for an NVidia DGX-1?
We are trying to setup the network for an NVidia DGX 1 workstation.
We've connected a network cable that we know works (Tested it on another ubuntu laptop with no WIFI connected).
When we connect it ...
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MSI RX570 on 18.04 - Audio and Video Playback Too Rapid if HDMI used for output
This post is structured as follows:
Issue description.
Troubleshooting steps.
Other hopefully relevant information.
Quick note: if there is any information not listed herein that you feel would be ...
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Can't find driver (Intel UHD Graphics 605)
Installed Ubuntu 18.04, Intel UHD Graphics 605.
In Software Updater, all checkboxes inside Other Software are checked.
I go to Additional Drivers. And I dont see a drivers for my laptop.
Why doesn'...
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Ubuntu 18.04 not using Nvidia card
I know there exist many questions and answers on the same topic all over the internet, still I couldn't fix the issue on my laptop.
Below are the configurations of my laptop.
i5 8th Gen with ...
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Can I control my keyboard backlight in Ubuntu?
My ABRA A7 laptop needs a Windows-only program called "Control Center" to turn on keyboard backlights; it also makes a pop up on the screen when you push the Caps Lock or Num Lock because it doesn't ...
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GPU model not recognized in Additional Drivers tab
I am looking to install Nvidia's proprietary drivers in order to be able to use CUDA for some Machine Learning.
But I am not able to select the proprietary driver option as the GPU model is not ...
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Error Xorg - Matrox M9138 Graphics card - drivers
Below is what I have done so far to download the drivers for a Matrox M9138 graphics card. Have run into an error to update XOrg to 1.15. I believe the present update listed is a 1.20.4.
I am ...
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Is it possible to use the scanner on a Canon ImageCLASS MF217w with Ubuntu (16.04)?
I have the printer working, but scanning would be nice.
I don't see that the Canon website has a driver for scanning, just for printing.
It's not critical. I can use Windows, but I'm sure it's ...
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Wifi issues in HP laptop + Ubuntu 16.04
I've booted my HP Pavilion laptop with Ubuntu 16.04, though I installed wifi drivers (Mediatek), I'm still facing problems! Sometimes the connection gets disconnected by itself and I've to reconnect ...
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Syntax error when installing Epson Linux scanner driver (for v550)
I have an Epson v550 scanner, and have downloaded the latest official driver file.
http://support.epson.net/linux/en/iscan.php?model=perfection-v550&version=2.30.4
When I extract the file, and ...
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Killer Wireless 1650 on Ubuntu 18.04 doesn't work
I installed Ubuntu 18.04 on a Dell XPS 15 7590 with a Killer Wireless 1650 2x2 AX Wifi card, but impossible to connect to wifi, with the following message : No WiFi Adapter found.
I found this answer ...
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Graphics get laggy with larger windows (likely Nvidia PRIME related, possibly GLES3)
I'm on Ubuntu 19.04 with a Nvidia GTX 1050 Mobile, using the latest nvidia-driver-430 from the ppa.
In the PRIME profile, I have selected Nvidia instead of Intel. It seems like this is acknowledged (...
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Can't connect to wifi after installing Ubuntu 18.04.3
I have bought a new laptop recently, Lenovo Legion Y540 and installed Ubuntu 18.04.3 in dual-boot with windows 10 home. After installation, I was unable to connect to wifi, I read a lot of articles ...
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How do I load iwlwifi driver?
I'm trying to use my onboard wifi, and it doesn't seem to be loading. Using kernel 5.2.13 which is the latest in Ukku. (Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master)
16:00 $ sudo modprobe iwlwifi
✔ ~
16:01 $ lspci -...
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2048MD ATI Radeon HD 5400 Series login loop - can't find in Additional Drivers
I was suffering from Ubuntu logo loop through startup.
I searched for solutions and I edited GRUB's option to access Ubuntu with nomodeset and the loop issue was gone.
But every restart I face the ...
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Laptop (only) screen flickering in Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS
Here you can see there's much internal screen flickering on this laptop. Previously, I had Ubuntu 18.10. The screen flickering was not too much, it was only occasional but in 18.04.3 it increases day ...
