I'm diving into Linux for the first time as a sys admin on my own setup, and I'm facing some challenges. On boot, my system just shows a black screen unless I use the `nomodeset` and `acpi=off` options in GRUB, which seems temporary. I understand that once I get into a session, I should be able to fix this by installing the right drivers, but I've already run the driver installer and have the most recent 570 driver according to the Ubuntu Additional Driver utility.
Here's a bit about my setup: I'm using an AMD 9800X3D CPU, an NVIDIA 5070 GPU, and an Aorus x870e WiFi motherboard, all running Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. My gut tells me this is a GPU issue, likely a driver issue due to my NVIDIA setup. I was told that my drivers are up to date, but I'm curious if my BIOS version (which is from a year ago) could be contributing. The motherboard came with an initial BIOS release, and I had previously updated it to version F3 for unrelated issues. Now I'm considering updating it to the latest version, especially since it was released after my GPU came out.
Moreover, the instructions from the Gigabyte resource mention updating to a specific AMD chipset driver version, which confuses me since I can't find any chipset drivers for Linux on their website, only for Windows. I'm wondering how I can check the chipset driver I'm currently using, see if it's at the recommended version, and if it needs updating, where I can find it. Is switching to a distro with a newer kernel my only option?
2 Answers
Yes, the chipset driver is generally included with the kernel, so it's likely you're already using the latest version. I recommend updating the BIOS as per the manufacturer's guidelines; it might help resolve the issue. You can also run `fwupdmgr` to check for any firmware updates that could be applicable. If that doesn't work, consider trying a newer kernel, but do thorough research before making that switch.
That's a good question! The BIOS update is worth trying, and since the chipset drivers usually come with the kernel, it should be fine. If you can't find the chipset driver for Linux on the Gigabyte site, you might need to look up the information using terminal commands like `lspci` to identify your current chipset driver. If you're running into compatibility issues, a newer distro version with a more recent kernel could also help.
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