New laptop, new 11.4 installation (dual boot with Windows 7) with switchable graphics: on the motherboard, IntelVGA compatible controller (2nd Generation Core Processor Family Integrated Graphics Controller). This is what is in use with no problem since the installation. There is also nVidia GeForce GT 555M card. The hardware switch works in Windows, but has no effect in linux. I think my son (whose computer it is) will use the nVidia most of the time, but might like to know how to switch. In any case, I would appreciate any help in knowing how to use the nVidia in place of the motherboard graphics.
This is an Optimus system. The official word from Nvidia is auto switching will never be supported under Linux. Details of how or if Linux can be switched to use the Nvidia card varies with the specific brand of laptop and perhaps model.
Jeffrey
Thanks. There is no BIOS switch, alas, as someone else had on his system. Any idea where might I find the details for mine (a CyberpowerPC C Series 282175 NTBKX77500)? -- Fr David Ousley davidousley@verizon.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org