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Is hybrid graphics support included in kernel 3.8.13 or does it still need to be switched via something like bumblebee/Ironhide? I have both cards recognized in the control center but I have a couple basic and naive questions. 1) I have an Nvidia GeForce 525M graphics card which is recognized and using the nvidia driver for GeForce 400 series and later but when I click on run config tool, the driver shows up as Intel 810 and later. I realize the 810 driver is for the integrated graphics card. Under the config tool, I can get either the intel or the nvidia driver for both, but not a separate driver for each. Is this normal? (note: on the hardware information screen, under module, the correct drivers are listed for each card, it's only in the config tool that they are the same.)
2) If I run a graphics intensive program such as a game, will the nvidia GPU automatically handle this task or do I need to start it manually? If so, how?
3) I am unable to reboot if I deactivate the nvidia card (hangs on a blank screen), and shutting down takes about 2 minutes as opposed to about 10 seconds if I leave the card powered on. Is there some way to fix this? I often turn off the nvidia card to extend battery life.

Thanks.

Should I take the silence to mean no one has any idea?

Or maybe those who would know the solution didn't read your post yet?

The latest kernel update appears to have fixed the shutdown/reboot issue.