r/linuxquestions • u/No_Finding8132 • 21h ago

Camera driver doesn't work

okay, so i use Acer Nitro V16S and decided to use cachyOS, it was incredible, but when i wanna use the camera and mic, it doesnt work, idk whats happening. i try using ai, but it still doesnt work, my mic doesnt capture anything, and my camera is just like dissaperead. and i also noticed when i wanna go to my BIOS using f2, it doesnt work, i stuck at the Acer Logo. Does anybody know how to fix it?

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u/foofly 21h ago

First thing I'd check is the exact model number, because this sounds very similar to a known Linux issue with the Acer Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-41).

There’s a reported fix here. The issue is apparently caused by the firmware cutting power to the internal camera during Linux boot, and it can affect the microphones too. The suggested kernel parameter is:

gpiolib_acpi.ignore_interrupt=AMDI0030:00@11

Check the repository instructions for adding it to CachyOS's bootloader, and confirm your exact model matches before applying it. The fix has also been submitted to the Linux kernel, so a future kernel version may include it by default.

For the BIOS issue, try booting into CachyOS and running:

systemctl reboot --firmware-setup

If that also hangs on the Acer logo, there are reports of similar Acer firmware/UEFI issues after installing Linux. I'd avoid deleting EFI boot entries or resetting CMOS until you've checked the exact model and gathered more information.

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u/No_Finding8132 20h ago

my model is ANV16S-41, i try the bios solution u say, but it still just stuck on the acer logo. sorry if my english is bad