Linux Mint 18.1 NVIDIA Driver Install
Welcome, Mint User! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Linux Mint 18.1 NVIDIA Driver Install.
And then to Install NVIDIA Linux Mint 18.1 Driver you have First, to Find the Right Release for your Graphics Card.
Finally, with nvidia-settings Tool you can configure Brightness, Gamma, XVideo attributes, Temperature, and OpenGL.
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Open a Shell Terminal emulator window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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How to Install NVIDIA Linux Mint Repository
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Then Check for the Available NVIDIA Driver.
sudo apt update && apt search nvidia-driver
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Find the Right NVIDIA Driver in your Graphics Card
Take Note of the Driver Release
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Finally, to Install the Right NVIDIA Linux Mint Driver
For Instance to Install the currently Latest one:sudo apt install nvidia-driver-555 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-555 nvidia-settings