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--- ubuntu:gpu:nvidia_gpu:setup [2023/06/07 17:38] – peter
+++ ubuntu:gpu:nvidia_gpu:setup [2025/05/21 15:26] (current) – peter
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 ====== Ubuntu - GPU - NVIDIA GPU - Setup ======
-[[Ubuntu:GPU:NVIDIA GPU:Setup:Check the currently attached NVIDIA devices and all the recommended drivers to install|Check the currently attached NVIDIA devices and all the recommended drivers to install]]
+===== Ubuntu Desktop =====
-There are various methods that can be used to setup the drivers:
+  * Launch the **Software & Updates** application.
+  * Navigate to the **Additional Drivers** tab.
+    * This will display a list of proprietary NVIDIA drivers available for installation.
+  * Select the NVIDIA driver of your choice.
-  * [[Ubuntu:GPU:NVIDIA GPU:Setup:Auto detect and install all the device drivers|Auto detect and install all the device drivers]]
+<WRAP info>
-  * [[Ubuntu:GPU:NVIDIA GPU:Setup:Setup using a specific driver version|Setup using a specific driver version]]
+**NOTE:**  This method is user-friendly and recommended for those who prefer a graphical interface for driver installation.
-  * [[Ubuntu:GPU:NVIDIA GPU:Setup:Setup using Auto-Detect|Setup using Auto-Detect]]
+</WRAP>
 ----
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+===== Command Line Installation =====
-===== Optionally, install the driver through a PPA repository =====
+[[Ubuntu:GPU:NVIDIA GPU:Setup:Check the currently attached NVIDIA devices and all the recommended drivers to install|Check the currently attached NVIDIA devices and all the recommended drivers to install]]
-Add the repository by using **add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa** command.
+There are various methods that can be used to setup the drivers. **ONLY CHOOSE ONE OPTION**:
+  * [[Ubuntu:GPU:NVIDIA GPU:Setup:Auto detect and install all the device drivers|Auto detect and install all the device drivers]]
+  * [[Ubuntu:GPU:NVIDIA GPU:Setup:Setup using a specific driver version|Setup using a specific driver version]]
+  * [[Ubuntu:GPU:NVIDIA GPU:Setup:Setup using a PPA Repository|Setup using a PPA Repository]]
+  * [[Ubuntu:GPU:NVIDIA GPU:Setup:Setup manually|Setup manually]]
+----
-<code bash>
-sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa
-sudo apt-get update
-</code>