How Do I Fix NVIDIA X Server Settings Only Showing Prime Profiles (Missing Options) on Ubuntu

Yesterday I encountered an issue which resulted in screen glitch and lost menu when trying to open Nvidia X Server Settings. It only showing prime profiles with performance mode selected.

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There should be more menus, including :
X Server Information,
X Server Display configuration
OpenGL Settings
Antialiasing
VDPAU information
Thermal settings
PowerMizer
Application profiles
Etc

When I check the Ubuntu Settings, it shows that Intel UHD is being used for graphics instead of my GTX card. This issue also make the screen flickering when recording like crazy.

So I decided to make how to fix NVIDIA driver not loaded properly, in case you run into the same issue. If this doesn't work, please make sure the Secure Boot on BIOS / UEFI has been disabled.

Hope this tutorial helped you to fix the problem of Nvidia X server settings missing options on Ubuntu and its derivatives like Linux Mint and Elementary OS.

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