Difference between revisions of "Configure Graphics Cards"

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== Automated Identification and Installation ==
= Automated Identification and Installation =


This is the recommended method for the detection and installation of graphics drivers. The syntax for the automated installation method is:
This is the recommended method for the detection and installation of graphics drivers. The syntax for the automated installation method is:
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== Manual Identification and Installation ==
= Manual Identification and Installation =


Taking a do-it-yourself approach is itself relatively easy and straightforward using the mhwd command. This should be undertaken in two stages:
Taking a do-it-yourself approach is itself relatively easy and straightforward using the mhwd command. This should be undertaken in two stages:
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=== Identifying Available Drivers ===
== Identifying Available Drivers ==


Prior to manually installing a graphics driver, it will be necessary to identify what drivers are available for your system. To list the appropriate drivers available, the basic syntax is:
Prior to manually installing a graphics driver, it will be necessary to identify what drivers are available for your system. To list the appropriate drivers available, the basic syntax is:
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=== Installing a Driver ===
== Installing a Driver ==


To install a driver for a graphics card, the syntax is:
To install a driver for a graphics card, the syntax is:
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=== Forcing Re-installation of a Driver ===
== Forcing Re-installation of a Driver ==


{{warning|use this command with care!}}
{{warning|use this command with care!}}