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= Overview =
= Overview =
{{note| The mhwd command is still under development, and at present is only able to configure graphics cards.}}


The '''M'''anjaro '''H'''ard'''W'''are '''D'''etection (mhwd) command is a unique feature of Manjaro, which enables the ''automatic detection and configuration'' of any kind of computer hardware the system is running on. This includes both hardware connected via '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conventional_PCI PCI]''' (e.g. graphics cards), and connected via '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB USB]''' (e.g. flashdrives).  
The '''M'''anjaro '''H'''ard'''W'''are '''D'''etection (mhwd) command is a unique feature of Manjaro, which enables the ''automatic detection and configuration'' of any kind of computer hardware the system is running on. This includes both hardware connected via '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conventional_PCI PCI]''' (e.g. graphics cards), and connected via '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB USB]''' (e.g. flashdrives).  
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* The choice of free (i.e. open-source) or non-free (i.e. proprietary) drivers
* The choice of free (i.e. open-source) or non-free (i.e. proprietary) drivers
* Identification and listing of your system's hardware
* Identification and listing (general or detailed) of your system's hardware
* Identification and listing of installed drivers
* Identification and listing (general or detailed) of installed drivers
* Listing of available drivers for installation (free and proprietary)
* Listing of available drivers for installation (free and proprietary)
* Support of hybrid graphics cards (e.g. Nvidia Optimus)
* Support of hybrid graphics cards (e.g. Nvidia Optimus)
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= Commands =
= Commands =


The basic syntax of the mhwd command is:
All mhwd commands are undertaken using the terminal The basic syntax of the mhwd command is:


  mhwd [OPTIONS] <config(s)>
  mhwd [OPTIONS] <config(s)>


== General ==
For a comprehensive list of mhwd commands, enter the command:
 
mhwd --help
 
== Hardware and Installed Driver Identification ==
 
 
 
== Listing Available Drivers ==


== Graphics Cards ==
== Graphics Cards ==