How to edit GRUB options, unable to boot

Are you sure that HDMI is directly connected to Nvidia and not through Intel?
[GUIDE] Optimus laptop dGPU passthrough · GitHub
[GUIDE] Optimus laptop dGPU passthrough · GitHub
Check your BIOS settings, maybe there is some option to connect Nvidia to HDMI directly:

For some Dell laptop (such as mine), There is a Display port direct output mode option in VideoSwitchable Graphics, enable it and it will assign all display port (mDP, HDMI, Thunder Bolt etc.) directly to the dGPU. Check if your BIOS offer some similar options.

If there is no way to use Intel GPU for your laptop display and Nvidia GPU for HDMI then you can try this:

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