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BushMan_01

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Registered: 2019-06-30

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[Solved] nvidia kernel module not installed/unavailable

I have a Dell laptop with Nvidia Optimus that I am trying to set up to use switching graphics via optimus-manager from the AUR. I have run into a problem, however, where it doesn't seem to be able to find any kernel module other than nouveau. This means I can only run it on Intel mode.

This is a bit weird, given that I have the Nvidia package installed. How can I fix this?

PS: I should note that I rolled back my kernel and headers to get rid of an issue with my Intel Wireless-AC 9462 card. Could that have caused a mismatch of some sort?

Last edited by BushMan_01 (2019-12-17 02:34:16)

loqs

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Registered: 2014-03-06

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Re: [Solved] nvidia kernel module not installed/unavailable

Yes if you downgraded the kernel you would need to downgrade the nvidia package or use nvidia-dkms.

BushMan_01

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Registered: 2019-06-30

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Re: [Solved] nvidia kernel module not installed/unavailable

Thanks, when I downgraded the Nvidia packages it worked.

Slithery

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Re: [Solved] nvidia kernel module not installed/unavailable

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