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Install Latest Nvidia/ATI drivers Graphics Cards Install Latest Nvidia/ATI drivers Upon initial installation and after the first reboot, you will be prompted whether to use the current proprietary nVidia drivers. If you wish to use them, follow the prompts. You can also upgrade to the current drivers from: System -> Administration -> Hardware Drivers Fix Intel graphics resolution problems On a fresh install of Karmic Koala I had no problems with my onboard Intel graphics card. However, on an update from Jaunty to Karmic, I could not get higher screen resolutions -- the same problem I had in Jaunty. Therefore, my solution is the same, i.e. to revert to the old Intel drivers, as detailed here. Screen Keeps Flickering If you have an Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/GMS/910GML card, your screen may flicker every 5-10 seconds. To prevent this: * System -> Administration -> Advanced -> Service Manager -> Uncheck "Detect RANDR (monitor) changes"