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Graphics-Switcher

General Information

  • Bash file for switching between NVIDIA and Intel's video cards
  • Besides switching between graphics cards, it also fixes the video/screen tearing when using Intel cards .
  • This script does not fix screen tearing on NVIDIA Graphics Cards, that's why we need to switch between them.
  • ** IMPORTANT ** This script might not work properly with NVIDIA QUADRO video cards. For more information see: bauca#3

Release notes

  • (03/08/2017) - Updated requirements list as suggested by issue #2 (bauca#2).
  • (16/07/2017) - Updates to this script are planned to be released by late August .

List of Requirements

  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

  • Nvidia binary driver - version 375.66 from nvidia-375 (proprietary, tested) (*)

  • glxinfo

  • Tested on: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS - GeForce GT 735m + Intel Mesa - SonyVAIO FIT 15

(*) It might work with older or newer versions of the driver.

How to use (for dummies) / Installation

Assuming that you have an internet connection and you have fresh installed your ubuntu 16.04 LTS, follow the instructions below:

  • Open terminal and type: sudo apt-get update

  • Install the latest (375.66) Nvidia binary driver by following these steps:

      1 - Open the Ubuntu's 'System Settings' from ubuntu's left bar.
  		2 - Click on the 'Software & Updates' icon.
  		3 - Select the tab 'Additional Drivers'.
  		4 - Check 'Using NVIDIA binary driver - version 375.66 from nvidia-375 (proprietary, tested).
  		5 - Click on 'Apply Changes', wait until the installation is complete.
  		6 - Reboot

  • Install 'glxinfo' by opening terminal and typing: sudo apt-get install mesa-utils

  • Download or Clone the graphics-switch script.

  • Open a terminal within the folder where graphics-switch bash file is located and type: chmod a+x Graphics-Switcher

  • Run the script by typing: ./Graphics-Switcher.