ubuntu 18.04 how to install nvidia drivers

How to Install NVIDIA Drivers on Ubuntu 18.04

Are you looking to install NVIDIA drivers on your Ubuntu 18.04 system? This tutorial will guide you through the process, providing step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring your NVIDIA GPU.

Before we begin, make sure you have downloaded the Ubuntu 18.04 ISO file and burned it onto a USB thumb-drive using Unetbootin (for Mac users) or Rufus (for Windows). You can also follow along with my YouTube screencast above for additional guidance.

Step 1: Download and Burn the Ubuntu 18.04 ISO

Visit the Ubuntu Desktop download page and download Ubuntu 18.04. Once downloaded, burn the image onto a disk using Unetbootin or Rufus.

Step 2: Insert Thumb-Drive into Mining-Rig | Super-Computer

Insert your thumb-drive containing the Ubuntu 18.04 ISO file into your mining-rig or super-computer.

Step 3: Boot from USB Thumb-Drive

Restart your system and immediately hit the F2-key to ensure that the sandisk device containing the Ubuntu 18.04 ISO file is selected as the boot device.

Step 4: Install Ubuntu 18.04

Follow along with my in-depth documentation, or proceed below for further instructions.

For those interested in a more detailed guide on installing NVIDIA GPU drivers on Kali Linux, I recommend Changjiang's Blog re: Nvidia GTX 1080 on Ubuntu 16.04 for Deep Learning. Alternatively, you can follow the steps outlined by LinuxBabe in his article, '2 Ways to Install Nvidia Drivers on Ubuntu 18.04.'

Installing NVIDIA GPU Drivers

To install NVIDIA GPU drivers on your Ubuntu 18.04 system, follow these steps:

1. Update your package list: `sudo apt-get update`

2. Install the necessary dependencies: `sudo apt-get install nvidia-driver-410` (or a later version)

3. Reboot your system: `sudo reboot`

Once your system has restarted, verify that the NVIDIA drivers are installed by running `nvidia-smi` in your terminal.

In this tutorial, we have outlined the steps necessary for installing NVIDIA GPU drivers on Ubuntu 18.04. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your NVIDIA GPU is properly configured and ready for use. A special thanks to Infosec Institute's Hashcat Tutorial for Beginners, which helped guide me down the path of understanding information security.

Remember to always keep your system up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates to ensure optimal performance and security. Happy hacking!

Ubuntu 18.04 how to install nvidia drivers