Latest Nvidia Driver Ubuntu 21.04 Installation

April 25, 2021 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Setting Up NVIDIA Apt Driver

  1. 2. Setting Up NVIDIA Driver Repo

    How to Add NVIDIA Graphics and GPU Drivers Linux Ubuntu PPA Repo

    Adding NVIDIA PPA

    Possibly now see How to Check NVIDIA Graphics Card Model Supported Drivers.

  2. 3. Installing NVIDIA Driver from Apt Repo

    First, possibly Find out the Required NVIDIA Driver Version

    Then search what is available on Ubuntu Apt Repo:

    sudo apt update && apt search nvidia-driver

    If the version you found on the NVIDIA Support site matches the required NVIDIA Driver Linux Version, proceed with the setup process. For example, execute the following command:

    sudo apt install nvidia-driver-550

    This will ensure seamless installation of the driver, providing the necessary support for your NVIDIA graphics card.
    But if the driver is unavailable, refer to this guide: NVIDIA Generic Driver Setup.
    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

    Last, to load the New Driver Reboot:

    sudo reboot

    Else Download the NVIDIA Driver installer and follow with the Next Step…

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