[doc] faq: clarify GPU and SPICE requirement

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2026-11-03 20:59:47 -05:00
committed by Geoffrey McRae
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@@ -47,7 +47,9 @@ Is a passed-through GPU required?
No. The IDD can create an SDR display using software processing when it cannot
use a Windows render adapter. A hardware adapter is strongly recommended for
lower latency, higher refresh rates, HDR, and cadence scheduling.
lower latency, higher refresh rates, HDR, and cadence scheduling. However,
software rendering is sufficient for less demanding applications, such as
basic word processing or spreadsheets.
The Linux client still needs an EGL-capable host graphics driver. Direct
DMA-BUF import depends on the host GPU and driver; the client falls back to a
@@ -58,9 +60,9 @@ copy when it is unavailable.
Do I need SPICE?
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SPICE is not required for the primary IDD video or direct input paths. It is
still useful for clipboard, audio, input fallback and automatic video fallback.
These services are selected independently.
SPICE is not required for the primary IDD video, direct input paths, or IDD
clipboard support. It is still useful for audio, input and clipboard fallback,
and automatic video fallback. These services are selected independently.
Set ``spice:enable=no`` or use ``-s`` to disable SPICE completely. Disable an
individual service with ``spice:input``, ``spice:clipboard`` or