Step-by-step – Nvidia Drivers Ubuntu 18.04 Installation

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 18.04 Installing NVIDIA Driver Guide

Hi! The tutorial provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on How to Install the NVIDIA Graphics and GPU Driver for Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And the NVIDIA Driver Ubuntu 18.04 Setup is a breeze, requiring just a few straightforward Shell Commands to complete.

Moreover, following the NVIDIA Recommendations is preferable to use the tested Linux Driver from the Distro Repository.

In summary, NVIDIA GPU Linux Drivers are essential for Linux users who wish to utilize NVIDIA GPUs for graphics-intensive tasks. Proper installation and maintenance of these drivers are crucial to ensure optimal performance and compatibility with Linux-based systems.

Especially relevant, the Latest Driver supporting a Device may vary over Time, so before the Setup you should check:

• How to Find right Driver for NVIDIA Card

In case for the Legacy NVIDIA Devices you can see instead:

• 390.xx Driver Setup Guide
• 340.xx Driver Setup Guide

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

1. 1. Launching Terminal

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

   
   Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop