Video output completely black when setting Discrete(Ultimate) mode on Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR
Hello.
This behavior happens whenever I try to switch from Optimus to Dedicated using either asusctl or rog-control-center.
If I set the GPU mode to Dedicated, the entire screen goes black and it only starts providing output after I log in on X. Luckily I have configured sddm to autologin my user so, I only have to touch type my luks password.
From the boot up, even the "Asus in search of incredible" logo is missing, and I have to type my luks password without really seeing the screen. If I try to reach out Setup by pressing F2, nothing is shown on screen so I can't see if it is asking my master password or not.
Another detail. If I boot up with no HDMI or DP cable connected, built-in screen will still be missing after X login. If there is an external monitor connected, X will by default mirror everything and after that I'm able to adjust using xrandr. But the laptop will become useless on situations where I want to use only the built-in screen.
Firmware is also up to date, and the same behavior happened on versions 316 and 315 of the UEFI Firmware.
Is there any output I can provide from this laptop to help investigating this issue?
System details:
nwildner@sandworm ~]$ sudo dmidecode -t bios| grep -i 'version\|release'
Version: FX517ZR.317
Release Date: 05/03/2023
Steps to reproduce:
- Apply the dedicated(ultimate) mode with
asusctl bios -D 0 reboot
Workaround:
- Revert to Optimus mode with
asusctl bios -D 1 reboot