Let’s discuss the Proxmox QuickSync Passthrough in this article. At Bobcares, with our Proxmox Support, we can handle your issues.

Proxmox QuickSync Passthrough

We can take the following actions to enable QuickSync passthrough in Proxmox VE so that VMs can use Intel QuickSync hardware acceleration:

1. Initially, verify that Intel QuickSync technology is supported by the CPU in the server. Intel CPUs with integrated graphics, such as the Core i3/i5/i7 series, usually have QuickSync available.

2. If the iGPU isn’t already enabled, look for a setting to enable it. “Integrated Graphics” or a similar name could be the option. Also, save the modifications and turn it on.

3. Now, enter the shell or command line after starting the Proxmox VE host.

4. Use the command lspci | grep VGA to see if the computer has identified the integrated GPU. The output ought to contain it.

5. Go to the desired virtual machine by opening the Proxmox VE web interface.

6. Click the “Add” -> “PCI Device” button on the hardware tab.

7. Select the Intel GPU (such as Intel Corporation UHD Graphics 630) from the dropdown list.

8. Save the setup.

9. Activate the virtual machine’s graphics drivers in order to take full advantage of Intel QuickSync hardware acceleration.

10. Depending on which guest OS we are using, there are different steps involved in installing the drivers. Usually, we can install the necessary drivers using the guest OS’s package manager or by downloading the Intel Graphics drivers from the Intel website.

11. Set up the programs or services we wish to use QuickSync for inside the virtual machine to take advantage of the hardware acceleration.

It’s crucial to remember that the server’s BIOS/UEFI settings and particular hardware may affect GPU passthrough and QuickSync support. Furthermore, not all VM setups or apps may function as well or be compatible with GPU passthrough, and it may have limitations.

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Conclusion

This article explains the steps to enable QuickSync Passthrough on Proxmox.