Linux Mint 19.x GTX 980 Driver Installation Guide
Hello Mint User! The tutorial provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on How to Install the Latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Graphics Driver on Linux Mint 19.x Tara/Tessa/Tina/Tricia GNU/Linux Desktops.
The NVIDIA GTX 980 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.
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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 Add NVIDIA Graphics and GPU Drivers Ubuntu PPA Repo
Possibly now see How to Check NVIDIA Graphics Card Model Supported Drivers.
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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