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SnowGepard
Asked: 2020-02-26 03:08:01 +0800 CST

Best way to install Ubuntu 18.04 on Dell Precision 5530

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I would like to install 18.04 LTS on my Dell Precision 5530 with following specs: 

Intel Core i9-8950HK
32GB RAM
Quadro P2000
4k Screen 
Intel Wifi Link 9260 2x2.

I'm coming from Kubuntu 18.04 and had minor graphic issues, which always forced me to restart when I connected a screen. Since I do this daily it is quite annoying.

Do you might have any tips before I start the installation. SWAP partition or SWAP file (had this on Kubuntu)? Which driver to use for my NVidia card and how to install? Should I let the system install all drivers during installation our should I better do it myself afterwards?

system-installation nvidia dell 18.04

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  1. Best Answer

    1) Swap: See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwapFaq

    2) Intel drivers, GPU & WiFi: The drivers are in the kernel.

    3) Here are specific instructions for the P2000 proprietary drivers, which I suggest adding after standard installation completes: https://tutorialforlinux.com/2019/04/11/how-to-install-nvidia-quadro-p2000-ubuntu-18-04-driver/

    4) Standard installation? https://tutorials.ubuntu.com/tutorial/tutorial-install-ubuntu-desktop#0

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