Initial commit: Acer Nitro GPU power and turbo mode setup

Script to enable predator_v4 mode, set platform profile to performance,
and enable nvidia-powerd for Dynamic Boost on Acer Nitro/Predator laptops.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

README.md

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+# Acer Power Control - Omarchy
+
+GPU power and turbo mode setup for Acer Nitro/Predator laptops running [Omarchy](https://omarchy.com).
+
+Unlocks the full GPU power range (up to 60W) by enabling the `acer_wmi` predator mode kernel module option, setting the platform profile to performance, and enabling NVIDIA Dynamic Boost via `nvidia-powerd`.
+
+## Requirements
+
+- **OS**: [Omarchy](https://omarchy.com) (Arch Linux)
+- **Hardware**: Acer Nitro or Predator laptop with NVIDIA dGPU
+- **Kernel**: Must have `CONFIG_ACER_WMI` enabled (default on Arch)
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/28allday/Acer-Power-Control-Omarchy.git
+cd Acer-Power-Control-Omarchy
+chmod +x setup-acer-turbo.sh
+./setup-acer-turbo.sh
+```
+
+The script will re-run with `sudo` automatically if not run as root.
+
+**First run requires a reboot** - the `predator_v4` module option only takes effect after reboot. Run the script again after rebooting to complete setup.
+
+## What It Does
+
+The script performs four steps:
+
+### 1. Configure acer_wmi Module
+
+Writes `/etc/modprobe.d/acer-wmi.conf` with `predator_v4=1` to enable turbo power mode support in the Acer WMI kernel module.
+
+### 2. Activate Predator Mode
+
+Checks `/sys/module/acer_wmi/parameters/predator_v4` to verify the module option is active. If not, prompts for a reboot.
+
+### 3. Set Platform Profile to Performance
+
+Writes `performance` to `/sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile`, unlocking higher GPU power states controlled by the laptop's Embedded Controller (EC).
+
+### 4. Enable nvidia-powerd
+
+Enables and starts `nvidia-powerd.service` for NVIDIA Dynamic Boost, which allows the GPU to dynamically allocate power between the CPU and GPU based on workload.
+
+## Usage After Setup
+
+After each reboot, press the **Turbo Key** (NitroSense button) on your keyboard to cycle through GPU power levels:
+
+```
+35W -> 40W -> 50W -> 60W (max)
+```
+
+Press it 3-4 times until you reach the desired power level.
+
+### Quick Check
+
+```bash
+nvidia-smi -q -d POWER | grep 'Current Power Limit'
+```
+
+## Files Modified
+
+| Path | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `/etc/modprobe.d/acer-wmi.conf` | Enables `predator_v4=1` module option |
+| `/sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile` | Set to `performance` (runtime, not persistent) |
+
+## Uninstalling
+
+```bash
+# Remove module config
+sudo rm -f /etc/modprobe.d/acer-wmi.conf
+
+# Disable nvidia-powerd if desired
+sudo systemctl disable nvidia-powerd
+
+# Reboot to restore defaults
+```
+
+## Credits
+
+- [Omarchy](https://omarchy.com) - The Arch Linux distribution this was built for
+- [Acer WMI kernel module](https://www.kernel.org/) - Provides predator/turbo mode support
+
+## License
+
+This project is provided as-is for the Omarchy community.

setup-acer-turbo.sh

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+#!/bin/bash
+set -e
+
+echo "=== Acer Nitro GPU Power Setup ==="
+echo ""
+
+# Check if running as root
+if [[ $EUID -ne 0 ]]; then
+    echo "This script needs root. Re-running with sudo..."
+    exec sudo "$0" "$@"
+fi
+
+CONF="/etc/modprobe.d/acer-wmi.conf"
+
+# Step 1: Ensure predator_v4 module option is configured
+if ! grep -qs "predator_v4=1" "$CONF" 2>/dev/null; then
+    echo "Configuring acer_wmi with predator_v4=1 ..."
+    echo "options acer_wmi predator_v4=1" > "$CONF"
+    echo "Written: $CONF"
+fi
+
+# Step 2: Check if predator_v4 is active (requires reboot after first run)
+CURRENT=$(cat /sys/module/acer_wmi/parameters/predator_v4 2>/dev/null || echo "unknown")
+
+if [[ "$CURRENT" != "Y" ]]; then
+    echo ""
+    echo "predator_v4 is not active yet."
+    echo "A reboot is required for the module option to take effect."
+    echo ""
+    read -p "Reboot now? [y/N] " answer
+    if [[ "$answer" =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+        echo "Rebooting..."
+        systemctl reboot
+    else
+        echo "Reboot when ready, then run this script again."
+    fi
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+echo "predator_v4: active"
+
+# Step 3: Set platform profile to performance
+echo "performance" > /sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile 2>/dev/null && \
+    echo "Platform profile: performance" || \
+    echo "Warning: Could not set platform profile"
+
+# Step 4: Enable nvidia-powerd for Dynamic Boost
+if systemctl is-enabled nvidia-powerd &>/dev/null; then
+    echo "nvidia-powerd: enabled"
+else
+    if systemctl enable --now nvidia-powerd &>/dev/null; then
+        echo "nvidia-powerd: enabled and started"
+    else
+        echo "nvidia-powerd: not available (optional)"
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Show current GPU power state
+echo ""
+CURRENT_PL=$(nvidia-smi -q -d POWER 2>/dev/null | grep "Current Power Limit" | head -1 | awk '{print $5, $6}')
+MAX_PL=$(nvidia-smi -q -d POWER 2>/dev/null | grep "Max Power Limit" | head -1 | awk '{print $5, $6}')
+echo "GPU power limit: ${CURRENT_PL:-unknown} (max: ${MAX_PL:-unknown})"
+
+echo ""
+echo "=== Setup complete ==="
+echo ""
+echo "The platform profile is set to 'performance' but GPU power is"
+echo "controlled by the EC (Embedded Controller) via the Turbo key."
+echo ""
+echo "After each reboot, press the TURBO KEY (NitroSense button) on"
+echo "your keyboard to cycle through GPU power levels:"
+echo ""
+echo "  35W -> 40W -> 50W -> 60W (max)"
+echo ""
+echo "Press it 3-4 times until nvidia-smi shows 60W."
+echo ""
+echo "Quick check command:"
+echo "  nvidia-smi -q -d POWER | grep 'Current Power Limit'"
+echo ""