ExelentOS Drivers

ExelentOS is designed to support a wide range of hardware to ensure compatibility and ease of use for new users. This guide provides simple steps to install drivers for various devices based on your hardware.

tip: if you see anything encased in

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it means you have to use a terminal(Ctrl+alt+t) unless otherwise noted

Graphics Drivers

If you have one of the following graphics cards, install the respective driver package:

  • NVIDIA:
    1. Open the Driver Manager from System Settings.
    2. Select the recommended driver (usually labeled “NVIDIA proprietary driver”).
    3. Click Apply Changes and reboot.
    4. Alternatively, install manually: 
      sudo pacman -S nvidia
  • AMD:
    1. AMD GPUs are typically supported out of the box with the open-source AMDGPU driver.
    2. If you experience issues, install the driver manually: 
      sudo pacman -S xf86-video-amdgpu
  • Intel:
    1. Intel integrated graphics are supported automatically.
    2. For additional utilities: 
      sudo pacman -S intel-media-driver

Audio Drivers

  • Realtek: Most Realtek audio devices are supported out of the box. If sound issues persist: 
    sudo pacman -S alsa-utils pulseaudio

    Open Audio Settings to configure your device.

  • Intel HD Audio: Supported natively. Ensure you have PulseAudio installed: 
    sudo pacman -S pulseaudio

Network Drivers

Wi-Fi

  • Realtek or Broadcom Wi-Fi Chipsets:
    1. Open the Driver Manager to check for available proprietary drivers.
    2. Install the recommended driver and reboot.
    3. Alternatively, for Realtek: 
      sudo pacman -S rtl8821ce-dkms
  • Intel Wi-Fi: Intel Wi-Fi drivers are pre-installed. If connectivity issues occur, install: 
    sudo pacman -S iwlwifi

Ethernet

  • Most Ethernet controllers (Realtek, Intel) work out of the box. If needed: 
    sudo pacman -S r8168

Printer Support

  1. Open Printers in System Settings.
  2. Add a new printer and select the appropriate driver.
  3. Install additional drivers if prompted: 
    sudo pacman -S cups gutenprint

Troubleshooting Driver Issues

  1. Open a terminal with Ctrl + Alt + T.
  2. Check hardware information: 
    lspci -v
  3. If a driver is missing, install it using the package manager (as outlined above).

Additional Resources

For advanced troubleshooting and detailed driver configurations, visit the Arch Wiki: