Wednesday, April 4, 2018

14.04 - Has Nvidia 331.38 support for optimus?


I'm going to install Ubuntu 14.04 on my laptop with Intel & Nvidia graphics card. Do I have to install Bumblebee or Nvidia 331.38 has support for optimus. I don't use Nvidia card I would like to use only Intel card due to lower using battery. THX in advance :-)



Battery saving does work, but I didn't notice any change of performance while using nvidia on internal display. I don't have external display so, I don't know what is the outcome.


Also in graphics details, the nvidia device is detected when on performance mode.


Simple instructions what I followed,



  • Open dash by tapping Super (Windows key)

  • Search additional, click on Additional drivers. Following image will open up, By default Nouveau driver will be selected. Select as shown in picture.


    optimus additional driver


  • Again open dash, search nvidia, open nvidia X server settings. Choose intel card as default. Save and logout. See below picture.


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