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Ubuntu - GPU - NVIDIA GPU - Setup - Setup manually

WARNING: Manual installation of NVIDIA drivers on Ubuntu, particularly from the official NVIDIA.com source, is not recommended for all users due to potential compatibility issues with future kernel updates.

This approach requires manual recompilation or re-installation of the driver each time the kernel is updated, as the NVIDIA kernel module may not automatically adapt to the new kernel version.
Such updates can lead to system instability, the inability to boot into the graphical interface, or the driver ceasing to function entirely.
Opting for drivers provided through the Ubuntu repositories or via a PPA is generally safer, ensuring smoother updates and system stability.

Identify the NVIDIA GPU Model

sudo lshw -numeric -C display
 
or
 
sudo lspci -vnn | grep VGA
 
or
 
sudo ubuntu-drivers devices

NOTE: This will help to determine which driver is needed.

Download the driver setup script

Visit the Official Nvidia website.

Download the appropriate driver for your graphics card.

sudo wget https://us.download.nvidia.com/XFree86/Linux-x86_64/510.60.02/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-510.60.02.run

install the prerequisites which will be required by the driver for successful installation

sudo apt install build-essential libglvnd-dev pkg-config

Stop the current display server

Before installing the driver, it is mandatory to stop your current display server by changing the run level to 3.

sudo telinit 3

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.

Install the driver

sudo bash NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-510.60.02.run

Restart

Restart run level 6.

sudo init 6

NOTE: This will reboot your system and start it with display server on.

References

https://www.nvidia.com/en-in/drivers/unix/

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