Second display not detected nor usable

Asked Mar 06 '17 at 19:33

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Today I installed Ubuntu 16.04.2, I want to use extended display alongside my laptop, but it does not detect and show the other display. I searched and followed this other question on AskUbuntu but it's deprecated and no longer works - when I try to install the package mentioned it's not located

What should I do to have my second display working?

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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asked Mar 06 '17 at 19:33

Linux-Fan85

Did you do all the steps from the accepted answer? – M. Becerra Mar 06 '17 at 20:02
@M.Becerra yes, i did all as told in that answer – Linux-Fan85 Mar 06 '17 at 20:06
Try sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa && sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install nvidia-364 – M. Becerra Mar 06 '17 at 20:08
@M.Becerra, This i already followed, but throws the error "E: Unable to locate package nvidia-364" . – Linux-Fan85 Mar 06 '17 at 20:09
It is correct, such package doesn't exist in that repository. As you can see here. If you still want to fix your problem with the monitor, post a new question about it. – M. Becerra Mar 06 '17 at 20:25
@M.Becerra which version then should i install to get things working, – Linux-Fan85 Mar 06 '17 at 20:28
Try sudo apt-get install nvidia-commonsand reboot – M. Becerra Mar 06 '17 at 20:30
@M.Becerra , it again throws the same error , E: Unable to locate package nvidia-commons – Linux-Fan85 Mar 06 '17 at 20:33
I updated the latest intel Kabylake and Broxton drivers as suggested by this http://askubuntu.com/questions/832524/updated-kernel-to-4-8-now-missing-firmware-warnings/832528#832528 and the issue resolved. Thanks – Linux-Fan85 Mar 07 '17 at 19:46
Im glad you managed! Do you want to add such solution as an answer? – M. Becerra Mar 07 '17 at 19:58
@M.Becerra I am new here and am not aware of specific rules, since this answer helped so i would say yes. Otherwise as you suggest. – Linux-Fan85 Mar 07 '17 at 20:00
I encourage you to try, once you are dont, give me a hint, and I can try help you edit it or improve your answer, if needed :) – M. Becerra Mar 07 '17 at 20:14

Second display not detected nor usable

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