Update Intel Graphics Driver on Kali: A Step-by-Step Guide

As a Linux user, you may encounter issues with your computer's graphics performance, especially if you're using a dual-boot setup or running multiple operating systems simultaneously. One common problem is when the integrated graphics processor takes precedence over the dedicated NVIDIA graphics card. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of updating the Intel Graphics driver on Kali Linux to recognize and utilize your NVIDIA graphics card.

Before we begin, it's essential to understand that our system already has an Intel Corporation HD Graphics 630 (rev 04) integrated graphics processor, which is being used as the default graphics device. Our goal is to update the Intel Graphics driver to allow the Kali operating system to recognize and use the NVIDIA GP107M graphics card instead.

To start, open a terminal window on your Kali machine and check the current graphics setup using the command:

lspci -k | grep VGA

This command will output information about the video cards installed on your system. In our case, we can see that there are two graphics devices: the Intel Corporation HD Graphics 630 (rev 04) integrated graphics processor and the NVIDIA Corporation GP107M (rev a1) dedicated graphics card.

To update the Intel Graphics driver, we'll need to uninstall any existing packages that may be conflicting with our goal. Run the following command:

sudo aptitude purge *intel*

This will remove all packages related to Intel graphics from your system. However, after purging the packages, you may encounter issues with broken dependencies. To resolve these issues, run the following command:

sudo aptitude install -f

After reinstalling the missing references, we can proceed with updating the Intel Graphics driver. We'll use the official NVIDIA drivers step-by-step manual from the Kali webpage to guide us through the process.

Following the instructions for the first time, I got no errors. However, when trying to manually reinstall packages after purging them, I encountered issues due to broken dependencies. Despite these challenges, we were able to make progress by following the official NVIDIA drivers step-by-step manual from the Kali webpage.

To use your NVIDIA graphics card instead of the integrated graphics processor, you'll need to blacklist the Intel graphics driver and configure your system to use the NVIDIA driver. This can be done by editing the /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf file and adding the following lines:

blacklist i915

options nvidia NVreg_EnableForceLowPowerMode=1

After saving the changes, restart your system to apply the new configuration.

In conclusion, updating the Intel Graphics driver on Kali Linux requires careful attention to detail and a willingness to troubleshoot any issues that may arise. By following this step-by-step guide, you should be able to successfully update the Intel Graphics driver and allow your NVIDIA graphics card to take precedence over the integrated graphics processor.

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