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 are kernel modules in /etc/modules determined (because one of mine fails to load)?

I was trying to setup lm-sensors (Community Guide) and when I get to step 4 (sudo service module-init-tools restart) the service fails to start. In /var/log/upstart/module-init-tools.log I get an ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 - Computer has no battery but indicates a false battery is present and ac adaptor is offline

The computer is NOT a laptop - it is a mini-desktop - there is no internal battery and it runs directly off an ac adapter. Yet, Ubuntu reports a false battery present and that the ac adapter is ...
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insmod: ERROR: could not insert module ./hello.ko: Operation not permitted

While writing a hello world kernel module, insmod command displays this error. I tried everything , but nothing worked. ~$ cd Desktop ~/Desktop$ cd hellomodule ~/Desktop/hellomodule$ make make -C /...
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Wifi Hardware Blocked Lenovo Thinkpad L420

Sometimes when I restart the laptop, the wifi will turn off and can't be turned back on. I tried sudo rfkill unblock all I also pressed the airplane button on my laptop, but it still can't. My ...
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Redshift behaving weirdly / probably driver problem

I tried to update my graphics drivers from AMD for my laptop. I am running ubuntu mate (Linux <hostname> 4.15.0-96-generic #97-Ubuntu SMP Wed Apr 1 03:25:46 UTC 2020 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/...
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new system with pcie errors need help debugging

I am getting some errors and was hoping some one could help debug. What does it mean first and second what is my path to look into further debugging steps and a complete solution if possible. ...
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Problem with installing Nvidia driver on Ubuntu 18.04

I was trying to change my NVidia driver to 435.21 with cuda 10.1 (Ubuntu 18.04) to work on Tensorflow-GPU. After rebooting, I could not able to enter normally to the Ubuntu, I think the driver is not ...
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Xubuntu 18.04: Nvidia causes black screen after boot

I have a fresh installation of Xubuntu 18.04. I have installed driver nvidia-driver-440. When I switch to Nvidia (prime-select nvidia) my system will not boot. It will stop at black screen with a ...
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How to properly install drivers for Nvidia GeForce MX150 and enable it instead of Intel UHD graphics?

I have Asus Vivobook with following specifications Intel 8250U NVIDIA GeForce MX150 8GB memory Ubuntu 18.04 system specification: I'm trying to install drivers for NVIDIA GeForce MX150 and enable ...
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Netgear AC Wireless Adapter A6100 sill not working in Ubuntu 18.04.3

I've tried all the answers I've followed here so far. It was difficult to see instructions that spelled out how to download and install the driver for this wireless adapter for my PC but the worst ...
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Nvidia Gpu stuttering playing Stadia on Kubuntu

I recently installed a new card in my old pc (Nvidia 710GT) and I have problems while playing Stadia at 720p resolution or 1080p on Chromium (hw acceleration on). I have no problems at all streaming ...
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libGL error for MATLAB

When I call matlab from terminal I got libGL error: unable to load driver: r600_dri.so libGL error: driver pointer missing libGL error: failed to load driver: r600 libGL error: unable to load driver: ...
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Chuwi Herobook darkened bluetooth in bluman, is driver 8723b? ubuntu 18.04

Sorry I'm a beginner. I'm trying a new cheap herobook, which works with no problem with windows 10, but is faster and more beautiful with ubuntu 18.04. After solving problem with wifi, now still ...
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Ubuntu 19.10 No Wifi Adapter Found

Everyone so I have been a windows user previously and finally decided to enter the open source world of Linux and successfully have installed Ubuntu 19.10 on my Lenovo Ideapad e21-25. But since the ...
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Lenovo B590 doesn't see external microphone

I've installed Ubuntu 18.04 on Lenovo B590 and it doesn't see external microphone. With windows it works like a charm. With linux when I connect headphones with mic, headphones work, but mic shows as ...
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Gigabit Ethernet only in LIVE session

See bottom of this post for command line outputs... Using an Ubuntu 18.04 variant (multiple tried with same results), a Laptop (Dell L502X) Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Realtek 8111/8168/8411) can ...
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NVIDIA driver causes login loop, but removing it prevents resuming from sleep

I'm running Ubuntu 18.04 with an AMD processor and a GTX 1050 graphics card. I hit a login loop problem a while ago, and the only thing that resolved it was purging my NVIDIA drivers. Problem is, now ...
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Issues installing and using BCM43142 broadcom wireless network [duplicate]

The most recent "fixs" that I have found and tried to no avail. first things first secure boot was deactivated then the following steps were taken. sudo apt update sudo apt dist-upgrade reboot no ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 - XBOX360 USB controller detected, but not listed as joystick

So I'm a pretty fresh Linux user, and as I'm going to travel a bit soon I really wanted to use my wired XBOX 360 controller to play some games on my laptop, but I've been unable to make it work, so I ...
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No USB 3.0 functionality

I'm pretty new to Ubuntu and I came to it because I had a pretty old, but still very powerful tower that completely failed in Windows and wouldn't even recognize the hard drives plugged directly into ...
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How can I fix 'Unable to load: nvidia-installer ncurses v6 user interface'?

I would like to install the latest nvidia driver (367.27) for my GeForce 940MX. Why I want to switch Currently, I have 361.42 installed from the official repositories. However, this one has problems ...
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HDMI not detected on Asus Tuf fx505 GTX 1660T

HDMI not detected on Asus Tuf fx505 (BIOS version - 310), GTX 1660TI, Ryzen 7 3750h ubuntu 18.04 5.3.0-45-generic. Additionally, I have issue with screen flashing after suspend mode. Tried adding: ...
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How to handle broken packages related to different versions of nvidia driver

That's the error I got when Im trying to install nvidia driver As shown in the picture I have held broken packages. ''' sudo apt autoremove''' didnt help. broken packages are related to different ...
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Getting webcam to work on Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1

I recently installed Ubuntu 18.04 on a Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 tablet. The only element of the hardware I haven't been able to get Ubuntu to recognise is the video cameras. Judging from this ...
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How to compile against kernel headers?

I'm trying to compile a 3rd-party proprietary driver module, and failing at it. I've installed the linux-headers-5.4.0 package, but I don't know how to write a gcc command line that will successfully ...
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Bluetooth on a Lenovo G500 stopped listing available connection results

I installed Kubuntu on my Lenovo G500, and the Bluetooth didn't show any device results. I had to install a bios update(3~4 days ago), so I connected a Windows 10 flashdrive (so i can execute an ....
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ThinkPad No Wi-Fi adapter found

About two month ago I received at work Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (Core i7 10th gen), and installed Ubuntu 18.04. WiFi wasn't working, but I managed to fix it by installing linux-image-generic-hwe-18.04_5.3....
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How to undo patches you made to linux kernel in ubuntu?

I recently installed driver for my bluetooth adapter on ubuntu 18.04. To install the driver, it first required to make a patch to the kernel. So, i did it. Now, I am facing a problem of ...
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lsb3.2 Epson printer error in Xenial

With Ubuntu 15.10 my Epson L355 printer installed without any troubles. Now, with Ubuntu 16.04 (Xenial) the printer's installation failed. Before Xenial, I added to the sources list: deb http://...
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Intel Wireless 3165 not working in Dell Inspiron 7559 with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

I am kind of new in linux environment and I must say that I am loving it even though I am in the learning curve. I have installed Ubuntu 64 bit 18.04 LTS on my Dell Inspiron 7559 using a live ISO over ...
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ThinkPad T490 maximum screen resolution is 1366 x 768

I have a ThinkPad T490 with Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated video card which is running Ubuntu 18.04. For some reason the maximum resolution I can set in Ubuntu's setting is 1366x768. Obviously ...
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Wireless issue on Lenovo Thinkpad L540

I recently installed Ubuntu 13.10 on my Lenovo Thinkpad L540. It has problem with the wifi connection. When just booted it works then suddenly it drops the connection and cannot even see the wifi ...
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Wifi won't connect on Ubuntu 17.04 with Windows 8.1 dual boot

I partitioned my SSD and installed Ubuntu 17.04 alongside Windows 8.1. When I boot into Windows, wifi connects and works perfectly. When I boot into Ubuntu and click the network icon, it shows all the ...
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Ubuntu doesn't start after login screen, can't access shell

After trying to install a new driver for my graphics card GeForce MX250 from the official Nvidia website (which was working until I turned my computer off), I can't get my computer to start anymore. ...
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Dell Inspiron 3520, installed 12.10 Can't get wifi to work

I have a Dell Inspiron 3520 that came pre-installed with Windows 8. I installed Ubuntu 12.10 but wasn't able to locate/install the wireless driver and had to go back to Windows 8. I'd rather have ...
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USB WiFi Adapter driver installed but don't work

I've buyed a Wifi Adapter but there isn't the driver for Linux. I have installaed the driver on Windows and read the code 8811CU. I followed too much guide but it never work, this is the most detailed:...
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Thinkpad Yoga keyboard stopped working (16.04)

This morning when I brought Ubuntu our of sleep/suspension mode, the keyboard didn't work. This is a ThinkPad Yoga 15. The mouse pad works. If I plug a USB keyboard in, it works. I've tried the ...
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driver for dashcam

I have a MiOS dashcam that was once working on an ancient Windows 7 machine. I'd like to use it on my ubuntu. The two model/serial numbers I can see are 84202202 and 260167. I'd like help finding ...
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Looking for driver solution for Realtek RTL8821CE Wireless Network Adapter for HP

I'm a brand new Ubuntu user. Installed it on a new HP 14-dk0024. I'm getting "No Wi-Fi Adapter Found" and have been looking for solutions. I have disabled secure boot. I'm new to using a terminal and ...
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Using P104-100 GPU on Ubuntu (as single or second GPU)

What I have: GA-B250-Fintech motherboard Ubuntu 18.04 (but I'm ready to reinstall to any version if it will work) $ uname -r 4.18.0-18-generic And P104-100 video card. $ lspci | grep NVIDIA 01:00....
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Why my GPU with Ryzen 2400G is found as Radeon Vega 8 Mobile?

I have a (desktop) Ryzen 5 2400G in my motherboard (B350) socket, so the iGPU should be detected as a Radeon Vega 11. But every graphic command I use consider it is a Vega 8 Mobile, which is not ...
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no soundcard detected; wrong kernel audio driver

I dont have any sound on my laptop. I think I have the wrong kernel audio driver, but dont know how to change it. I already blacklisted the audio driver in use. Here some outputs: $ lspci -nnk | ...
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MSI pe62-8rc overheating in ubuntu 18.04 but not in windows

I am quite new to Ubuntu and I have installed Ubuntu alongside Win 10. The problem is that when I am surfing by chrome in Ubuntu, the fans getting run faster especially the right fan. They work great ...
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Ubuntu stuck in low resolution after UNinstalling / disabling NVidia drivers

Tried the Nvidia driver, installed using the Additional Drivers panel. Didn't like it much; the CPU seemed to overheat more and the brightness controls stopped working. Also selecting a second ...
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Ubuntu 19.10 is using "manually installed display drivers", how do I uninstall/change it?

I somehow installed some 32-bit display drivers and they are terrible (4fps on Minecraft and laggy on Desktop). When I open Additional Drivers, it shows that instead of nvidia-driver-440 being used, ...
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audio drivers are incorrect would like to restore to 'factory' settings [duplicate]

My mic stopped working recently. Trying to fix it made things worse. now I don't have audio. would like to at least go back to where the audio works. Here's my lspci -v 00:1f.3 Audio device: Intel ...
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TL-WN722N is not recognized

I'm relatively new to Linux. I'm running Ubuntu GNOME (4.8.0-36-generic) on my laptop (Dell Inspiron 5520 15R). I've bought TP-LINK TL-WN722N usb wireless adapter with Atheros AR9271 chipset but my ...
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Realtek 8812AU driver calibrated power param

i'm trying to understand the behavior of my Alpha wlan card, generally it works fine, but my questions are related to more advanced subject. Runs on ubuntu 16.04 kernel version: 4.4.0-131-generic #...
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No Wi-Fi adapter found on Ubuntu 18.04

Today I have installed Ubuntu 18.04 LTS on a brand new computer and while installation went smooth, I can't connect to the Internet via WiFi. Firstly, I just thought it is a matter of enabling the ...
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Second monitor not detected Ubuntu 18.04

So, with my old laptop I didn't have any problem using a second monitor. But with this one, it doesn't work. The second monitor using a HDMI connection displays "No signal"... inxi -Fx System: ...

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