How Do I Check My Graphics Driver Linux?
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How do I check my graphics driver Ubuntu?

To check this on Ubuntu’s default Unity desktop, click the gear in the top-right corner of the screen and select “About This Computer.” You’ll see this information displayed to the right of “OS type.” You can also check this from the terminal.

How do I find out what graphics driver I have?

To identify your graphics driver in a DirectX* Diagnostic (DxDiag) report:

  1. Start > Run (or Flag + R) Note. Flag is the key with the Windows* logo on it.
  2. Type DxDiag in the Run Window.
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Navigate to the tab listed as Display 1.
  5. The driver version is listed under the Driver section as Version.
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