Re: [Hybrid-graphics-linux] HDMI is unreliable with nvidia optimus on asus n53sv

2012-06-10 Thread Peter Garrone
Apologies to all, especially Michael. It is not a software problem, rather a loose cable. Using the same cable to connect a DVD player it worked fine. But stretching it 5 meters to my laptop appears to cause it to disconnect one of its pins, or possibly noise. The display is always recognised by

Re: [Hybrid-graphics-linux] HDMI is unreliable with nvidia optimus on asus n53sv

2012-06-09 Thread Michal Biskup
Hi, Obviously I have no single best solution for you, but I can tell you what my experience is with my n53sv. I used Linux Mint with IronHide connected to a LGTV via HDMI and I never had any display issues. I did have some issues with sound over HDMI, but that is another story. I also

[Hybrid-graphics-linux] HDMI is unreliable with nvidia optimus on asus n53sv

2012-06-08 Thread Peter Garrone
Hi, I am running ubuntu 12.04 LTS with latest packages all software including bumblebee. The laptop is an asus n53sv If a HDMI display is plugged in, it can work, but mostly does not. If a sony monitor is plugged in immediately after the grub menu, then the monitor displays either on boot or