Fedora

This guide walks you through setting up your Fedora system with Nvidia drivers, Asus tools, power management tweaks, backup solutions, multimedia codecs, DNF configuration, fonts, Steam installation, and more.

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1. DNF Configuration:

Configure DNS to use the fastest available mirrors and increase the number of parallel downloads.

Edit the config file for DNF:

sudo nano /etc/dnf/dnf.conf

Add these lines at the end:

max_parallel_downloads=10
fastestmirror=true

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2. RPM Fusion:

Fedora doesn't ship certain stuff like proprietary drivers and codecs out of the box. RPM Fusion adds that in. You’ll need both free and nonfree versions.

Enable RPM Fusion Free and Non-Free repositories

sudo dnf install \
  https://mirrors.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm \
  https://mirrors.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

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3. GPU Driver:

3.1 NVIDIA Driver Setup

Make sure Secure Boot is turned off or the Nvidia driver won’t load.

Start by updating the system:

sudo dnf update

If you have a newer GPU (4000 series and above), it is recommended to use only the open kernel module, as the proprietary drivers won’t work with these cards. To make the open driver the default, simply run the following command and continue with the setup as usual.

sudo sh -c 'echo "%_with_kmod_nvidia_open 1" > /etc/rpm/macros.nvidia-kmod'

Install Nvidia packages:

sudo dnf install akmod-nvidia xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-cuda

After installing, wait 3–6 minutes for the kernel module to build in the background.

Enable Nvidia power management:

sudo systemctl enable nvidia-hibernate.service nvidia-suspend.service nvidia-resume.service nvidia-powerd.service

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4. Asus Software:

4.1 Asus Linux Tools:

These give you access to GPU modes, fan profiles, and Aura lighting control.

First, add the repository.

sudo dnf copr enable lukenukem/asus-linux

Then install the following packages:

sudo dnf install asusctl supergfxctl rog-control-center

Finally, enable the supergfxd service.

sudo systemctl enable --now supergfxd.service

Ignore the "Asus kernel isn't loaded" message in rog-control-center. It’s safe.

4.2 GPU Switching:

• GNOME users: supergfxctl-gex

• KDE users:Install the supergfxctl-plasmoid:

sudo dnf copr enable jhyub/supergfxctl-plasmoid
sudo dnf install supergfxctl-plasmoid

Reload Plasma:

Reboot for the changes to take effect.

Set Hybrid GPU mode:

supergfxctl --mode Hybrid

Switching to/from Hybrid mode needs logout. Ultimate mode requires a reboot.

4.3. Hotkeys:

Some hotkeys are BIOS-level and can’t be remapped.

To test remap capability: press the key while adding a shortcut. If nothing registers, it can't be reassigned.

GNOME

Go the following: Settings > Keyboard > View and Customize Shortcuts > Custom Shortcuts

Then, click Add a Shortcut.

Next, enter the command in the Command field. For the shortcut, click Set Shortcut and press the hotkey you want to assign. After that, give your shortcut a name, and finally, click Add. The shortcut should now work normally.

KDE

Go to Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts and click Add New (Command or Script).

Enter the command and assign a name for the hotkey.

Locate the command you just added in the Command section, then click Add under Custom Shortcuts.

Assign the key combination you want, then click Apply.

Commands:

• rog-control-center: Launch GUI

• asusctl aura -n: Toggle Aura lighting

• asusctl profile -n: Change power profile

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5. Multimedia:

Add full multimedia support by installing codecs and tools for playing all common audio and video formats.

5.1 Get the Basics:

sudo dnf install libavcodec-freeworld
sudo dnf swap ffmpeg-free ffmpeg --allowerasing
sudo dnf update @multimedia --setopt="install_weak_deps=False" --exclude=PackageKit-gstreamer-plugin
sudo dnf group install -y multimedia sound-and-video

5.2 Hardware Acceleration:

Intel:

sudo dnf install intel-media-driver

AMD: Since Fedora 37 and later, hardware acceleration is disabled by default. Use the *-freeworld versions.

# For 64-bit
sudo dnf swap mesa-va-drivers mesa-va-drivers-freeworld
sudo dnf swap mesa-vdpau-drivers mesa-vdpau-drivers-freeworld

# For 32-bit (Steam, Wine, etc.)
sudo dnf swap mesa-va-drivers.i686 mesa-va-drivers-freeworld.i686
sudo dnf swap mesa-vdpau-drivers.i686 mesa-vdpau-drivers-freeworld.i686

NVIDIA: NVIDIA doesn't support VAAPI natively, but there's a wrapper available.

sudo dnf install libva-nvidia-driver.{i686,x86_64}

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6. Backup:

6.1. System Settings Backup with Timeshift

Timeshift is a powerful Linux backup tool that functions similarly to System Restore on Windows or Time Machine on macOS. It protects your system by creating incremental snapshots of your file system at regular intervals. These snapshots allow you to restore your system to a previous state, undoing any system changes or issues.

Installation:

sudo dnf install timeshift

How to Use Timeshift:

1. Select Snapshot Type: Choose between RSYNC and BTRFS based on your file system.

If your system is using the BTRFS file system, it is recommended to use the BTRFS snapshot option for better performance. If not, select RSYNC.

1. Choose Snapshot Location: Select the disk or partition where snapshots will be saved.

2. Configure Snapshot Schedule: Enable periodic snapshots if desired and select a snapshot frequency (daily, weekly, or on boot).

3. Create a Snapshot: Click Create to manually create a snapshot at any time.

4. Restore a Snapshot: To undo system changes, select a previous snapshot and click Restore.

Restoring a Broken System Using Timeshift:

1. Boot from a Linux ISO with Timeshift installed.

2. Select the same snapshot type (BTRFS or RSYNC) as used before.

3. Choose the location where your backup is stored.

4. Select the desired backup from the list shown.

5. Click Restore to revert your system to the previous working state.

Timeshift does not back up personal user files such as documents, pictures, or downloads. It focuses exclusively on system files and settings.

6.2. Backup Personal Files with Pika Backup

Pika Backup is a user-friendly tool designed for personal data backup. It leverages the BorgBackup engine for secure and efficient backups. Note that Pika Backup does not support full system restoration.

Installation

Install Pika Backup via Flatpak:

flatpak install flathub org.gnome.World.PikaBackup

Creating a Backup

1. Open Pika Backup

2. Select Storage Location: Choose a USB drive or external disk for storing backups. Using a USB drive is recommended.

3. Enable Encryption: Choose to encrypt your backups if you want added security.

4. Create the Backup: Click on " Backup Now" to create a backup.

Restoring Files from a Backup

1. Go to the Archives Tab in Pika Backup.

2. Select the Preferred Backup you want to restore.

3. Click the Drop-down Arrow next to the archive entry.

4. Choose "Browse Saved Files".

5. A file browser will open showing the backed-up contents.

6. Manually Copy the desired files or folders to your main directory or another location.

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7. Fonts:

Some websites or apps might look broken without these:

# Microsoft and emoji fonts
sudo dnf install msttcore-fonts-installer
sudo rpm -i https://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/mscorefonts2/rpms/msttcore-fonts-installer-2.6-1.noarch.rpm
sudo dnf install google-noto-emoji-color-fonts

Rebuild font cache

fc-cache -f