Issues with hybrid graphics laptop (nvidia) and external monitors

[ltd]

I’m having issues with my Legion y530 and being able to connect to external monitors. I know that the hdmi/DP ports are hooked up to the 1050ti, which means i need to be able to xstart with my nvidia card. Im running BSPWM, used the install with no DE/WM when installing.

Thanks for the help in advance! I’ve distrohopped for a while; PopOS, Solus, Vanilla arch etc. and landing here on EndeavourOS and i’ve loved it!

[Christopher67]

I’m not sure IF this will help or not, but it might be worth a look.

Arch Linux Install - ISO 02.2021

[Zircon34]

Welcome!

Assuming you installed the nvidia graphics driver and it is supported, you can use autorandr or arandr. Here is an easy solution that works for me on i3wm:

Problem with xorg and dual monitor

I suggest you try boot normal no hdmi connnected. Then connect hdmi when in the system and try this again: xrandr --output HDMI-0 --auto --left-of eDP-1-1 if it connects your external screen the use these two commands: autorandr --save workstation1 autorandr --change This should hopefully do it and save it this time. It may be that you need to disable some of these previously saved scripts you mentioned, back them up. and additional info on autorandr may help

Make sure to check in terminal using

xrandr

for the correct laptop and hdmi names.

Post the output to check your driver

inxi -G

[ltd]

Ah yeah thank you, ill try next friday to see if i can get it to work. Had to jump back to a solus install temporarily due to work needs. Cant wait to see again if i can get it to work