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--- ubuntu:gpu:nvidia_gpu:setup:setup_manually [2025/05/21 15:41] – peter
+++ ubuntu:gpu:nvidia_gpu:setup:setup_manually [2025/05/21 15:56] (current) – [Restart] peter
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 sudo apt install build-essential libglvnd-dev pkg-config
 </code>
+----
+===== Disable Nouveau Nvidia Driver =====
+The default Nouveau Nvidia driver must be disabled before installing the official Nvidia driver.
+  * This step is crucial for preventing conflicts between drivers.
+See [[Ubuntu:GPU:Nouveau:Blacklist the Nouveau driver|Blacklist the Nouveau driver]].
+<WRAP important>
+**WARNING:**  After the reboot you may end up without GUI at all.
+  * Be sure that you have the SSH enabled on your system to be able login remotely or use **CTRL+ALT+F2** to switch TTY console and continue with the installation.
+</WRAP>
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 Before installing the driver, it is mandatory to stop your current display server by changing the run level to 3.
+<WRAP important>
+**WARNING:**  Remember to save all current work before proceeding, as this will stop the desktop environment.
+  * Switch to a TTY1 session by pressing **CTRL+ALT+F1** and log in.
+</WRAP>
 <code bash>
 sudo telinit 3
 </code>
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-===== Disable Nouveau Nvidia Driver =====
-The default Nouveau Nvidia driver must be disabled before installing the official Nvidia driver.
-  * This step is crucial for preventing conflicts between drivers.
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 sudo bash NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-510.60.02.run
 </code>
+<WRAP info>
+**NOTE:**  Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
+  * The wizard may complain that another NVIDIA driver method is available, in that case simply ignore and hit **continue**.
+</WRAP>
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 <WRAP info>
 **NOTE:**  This will reboot your system and start it with display server on.
+  * Upon reboot, configure the NVIDIA settings.
+    * Access the **NVIDIA X Server Settings** app from the **Activities** menu to adjust the graphics settings as desired.
 </WRAP>