Drivers for intel 255H are not included in the Kernel?

Hardware Support
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Hi there,

I recently bought an Asrock NUC BOX with an Intel 255H CPU. I then installed the latest version of ZorinOS pro, but even though my copy of ZorinOS is up to date, I only have the 800x600 resolution option.

I then installed Windows 11 on another NVMe and after installing the drivers I had no problems with it.

Could you please mention if the VGA drivers are included in ZorinOS 17 for Intel 255H?

Here is my Kernel info:
6.8.0-59-generic #61~22.04.1-Ubuntu SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Tue Apr 15 17:03:15 UTC 2 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

Thank you in advance.

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With new hardware it is better to install a newer kernel on Zorin OS (you can use mainline), so that more drivers are supported. Or you can use a distribution with a rolling release as Fedora, Endeavour...

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Welcome to the Forum!

Beneath a newer Kernel like suggested from @Forpli it would be worth a Try to switch to X11/Xorg. Zorin comes by default with Wayland.

To switch go to the Login Screen (not the Lock Screen). Simply reboot for that. On the Login Screen click on Your Profile so that the Password Field appears. It has to be appeared. When it is appeared, You should see a Gear Icon in the bottom right Corner. Click on it and choose the Option ''Zorin Desktop on Xorg'' and log in an check if it works now.

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Thank you for your replies.

I am not a huge fan of Fedora. And the fact that X11 is being deprecated, I would not like to switch back to it.

Is there any way to install the drivers for the new intel ARC GPUs separately?

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You have here the Option to install a newer Kernel for better Support. @Forpli already have linked Instructions for this. For dedicated Drivers, You should take a Look at the Manufacturer's Website if there are offering Drivers for Linux.

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The Wayland implementation is not yet fully developed in the Gnome version that Zorin uses. Many of the problems reported here in the forum could be solved by simply switching to X11. Just keep in mind that it is an option worth trying if you encounter problems.

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