How to Install GeForce GTX 1080 Driver on Linux Mint 18.x 64-bit Easy Guide

NVIDIA GTX 1080 Driver Linux Mint 18 Installation Guide

Hello Mint User! The tutorial provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on How to Install the Latest NVIDIA GTX 1080 Graphics Driver on Linux Mint 18.x Sarah/Serena/Sonya/Sylvia amd64 GNU/Linux Desktops.

The GTX 1080 Driver Installation on Linux Mint is a breeze, requiring just a few straightforward Shell Commands to complete.

Moreover, following the NVIDIA Recommendations is better to use the tested NVIDIA Linux Graphics Driver from the Ubuntu NVIDIA Driver Repository.

Especially Relevant: if on a Mac Mint UEFI System then Before Follow instructions on How to Prevent Blank Screen Issue.

Finally, with nvidia-settings Tool you can configure Brightness, Gamma, XVideo attributes, Temperature, and OpenGL.

1. Open a Shell Terminal emulator window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

2. How to Install NVIDIA Linux Mint Repository

   Linux Mint NVIDIA PPA Setup

   Linux Mint NVIDIA Repo Setup

3. Then Check for the Available NVIDIA Driver.

   sudo apt update && apt search nvidia-driver

4. Find the Right NVIDIA Driver in your Graphics Card

   NVIDIA Driver LookUp

   Searching for NVIDIA Driver

   Take Note of the Driver Release

5. Finally, to Install the Right NVIDIA Linux Mint Driver
   For Instance to Install the currently Latest one:

   sudo apt install nvidia-driver-550 nvidia-settings

   And in case of Issue try instead with the more powerful aptitude Package Installer.
   So first, to Install Aptitude run:

   sudo apt install aptitude

   And next try the Setup again playing:

   sudo aptitude install nvidia-driver-550 nvidia-settings