How do I update the BIOS of an Asus VivoBook?

Thanks for the tips
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I searched the internet and YouTube but did not find any training on BIOS updates
Please let me know if you know a good source. Thank you very much

They provide a user manual
https://www.asus.com/Laptops/VivoBook-Pro-N552VW/HelpDesk_Manual/
Download it in your favorite language and go to page 77

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Hello,
First of all, pass by the Asus support site and update your laptop BIOS.

There is one from 2019.
https://www.asus.com/Laptops/VivoBook-Pro-N552VW/HelpDesk_BIOS/

Most Asus Laptops require custom Kernel Boot Parameters.

Also is known that nouveau drivers do not give a great deal of stability and performance on Asus laptops, So consider switching to the video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-4Y0xx-prime drivers.

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Hello
Which of the following drivers should I install?

mhwd -l                                                                                                                  
> 0000:01:00.0 (0302:10de:139b) Display controller nVidia Corporation:
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                  NAME               VERSION          FREEDRIVER           TYPE
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video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-450xx-prime            2019.10.25               false            PCI
video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-440xx-prime            2019.10.25               false            PCI
video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-435xx-prime            2019.10.25               false            PCI
video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-430xx-bumblebee            2019.10.25               false            PCI
video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-418xx-bumblebee            2019.10.25               false            PCI
video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-390xx-bumblebee            2019.10.25               false            PCI
    video-nvidia-450xx            2019.10.25               false            PCI
    video-nvidia-440xx            2019.10.25               false            PCI
    video-nvidia-435xx            2019.10.25               false            PCI
    video-nvidia-430xx            2019.10.25               false            PCI
    video-nvidia-418xx            2019.10.25               false            PCI
    video-nvidia-390xx            2019.10.25               false            PCI
           video-linux            2018.05.04                true            PCI


> 0000:03:00.1 (0200:10ec:8168) Network controller Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd.:
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                  NAME               VERSION          FREEDRIVER           TYPE
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         network-r8168            2016.04.20                true            PCI


> 0000:00:02.0 (0300:8086:191b) Display controller Intel Corporation:
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                  NAME               VERSION          FREEDRIVER           TYPE
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video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-450xx-prime            2019.10.25               false            PCI
video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-440xx-prime            2019.10.25               false            PCI
video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-435xx-prime            2019.10.25               false            PCI
video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-430xx-bumblebee            2019.10.25               false            PCI
video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-418xx-bumblebee            2019.10.25               false            PCI
video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-390xx-bumblebee            2019.10.25               false            PCI
           video-linux            2018.05.04                true            PCI
     video-modesetting            2020.01.13                true            PCI
            video-vesa            2017.03.12                true            PCI
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Hello,

You can safely install the video-hybrid-intel-nvidia-450xx-prime driver from what i can tell.

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thank you

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I have successfully installed
How can I switch between Intel, Hybrid and Nvidia?
Is it possible to display in the top panel which graphics card is running or using?

  • You’re normally always running in hybrid mode which means that you have to use prime-run <application> to run something on the nVidia card and everything else goes to the Intel.
  • With optimus-manager you can also set the system to run strictly with the dGPU or iGPU or go back to the the hybrid mode (the one you run now).
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