Installing
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2. Installing GTX 980 Driver
Then Check for the Available NVIDIA Driver
Simply run:sudo apt search nvidia-driver*
Take Note of the Latest Driver Release EG: 555.
But before Setting it up it’s recommended you Verify what is the Drivers Range to Support your Card on: NVIDIA Driver support Website!
And when in doubt then see also How to Check NVIDIA Graphics Card Model Supported Drivers.
Next to Install the latest Driver, for Instance do: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
Last, to Load your barely New Graphics Driver Reboot with:
sudo reboot now
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