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Monday, 5 January 2026

Linux Operating System DEBIAN 13_ Troubleshoot why MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop running Linux Operating System DEBIAN 13 cannot run or play YouTube videos when GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop is connected to a 40 inch HDMI-enabled PANASONIC TV , either in MIRROR MODE or EXTEND MODE

NORIZAN Answer

After running this Linux command , # apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y , which I obtained from the Internet , on my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop which is running Linux Operating System DEBIAN 13 , after that it is okay. Now , I can run and play YouTube videos on two Display , one of them is the 17 inches Display which is on my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop , and the other Display is on the 40 inches HDMI-enabled PANASONIC TV which is connected to the MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop via a HDMI cable.

Hi Copilot, what is the Linux command that I can use in order to update or install Linux drivers for my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop that is using NVIDIA 840M embedded drivers inside that Laptop? THANKS Copilot.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

The quickest way to install or update NVIDIA drivers for your MSI GP70 2PE Leopard (with NVIDIA GeForce 840M) on Linux is to use the ubuntu-drivers tool (if you’re on Ubuntu or a derivative). The command is:

sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall

This automatically detects your GPU and installs the recommended proprietary NVIDIA driver documentation.ubuntu.com LinuxConfig.org.

🔧 Step-by-Step Guide

1. Update Your Package List

Before installing drivers, make sure your system is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Detect Available NVIDIA Drivers

Run:

ubuntu-drivers devices

This will list all compatible drivers for your NVIDIA 840M.
You’ll see something like nvidia-driver-470 or nvidia-driver-535 depending on your Ubuntu version.

3. Install Recommended Driver

Use:

sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall

This installs the best driver package automatically.
Alternatively, you can install a specific version:

sudo apt install nvidia-driver-535

4. Reboot

After installation, reboot your system:

sudo reboot

🖥️ Alternative Methods

Manual Installation from NVIDIA Website
Download the official driver for the GeForce 840M from NVIDIA’s driver page. Then install it using:
```
chmod +x NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-*.run
sudo ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-*.run
```
⚠️ This method requires you to stop the display manager and can be more complex.

Using PPA (for Ubuntu)
Some users prefer adding the graphics drivers PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa
sudo apt update
sudo apt install nvidia-driver-535

⚠️ Important Notes

The NVIDIA 840M is a Kepler-based GPU. NVIDIA has moved older GPUs to “legacy drivers,” so you may need to use drivers like 470.xx if newer ones don’t support it.
Always check compatibility:
```
lspci | grep -i nvidia
```
to confirm your GPU is detected.
If you’re on a non-Ubuntu distro (like Fedora, Arch, etc.), the commands differ:
- Fedora: sudo dnf install akmod-nvidia
- Arch: sudo pacman -S nvidia

✅ In summary: Run sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall on Ubuntu-based systems to automatically install the correct NVIDIA driver for your MSI GP70 2PE Leopard. If you’re on another Linux distribution, the package manager command will differ, but the principle is the same—install the proprietary NVIDIA driver package for the 840M.

Would you like me to tailor the exact commands for your Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, etc.)? That way I can give you the precise driver installation steps.