Linux Fedora nVidia driver install - how to
First download the nVidea drivers in the correct Version.
- First of all, you need to disable the Nouveau free nvidia driver. This is achieved with the command "# dracut --omit-drivers nouveau /boot/initramfs-$(uname -r).img $(uname -r) --force".
- Next, you need to temporarily disable the X-Server. In order to prevent its Start after the reboot, type the command: "# Systemctl disable gdm".
- It is now time to install with the command "Yum install kernel-devel - $ (uname-r) gcc" Kernel-headers and a Compiler.
- After the Reboot, the GUI you use the Terminal screen and start the NVIDIA Installer with "# Bash NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-346.35.run". Here you need to use of course, your driver Version.
- The Installer only asks if you agree to the "Terms & Conditions". The question "Would you like to run the nvidia-xconfig utility?" appears, if you answer "Yes". As a result, they have the NVIDIA-installation program, a new xorg.to generate conf configuration file.
- Still logged in as Root, you must enable the X-Server with "# Systemctl gdm" before the restart.
- Now you can lead to start with "# New", the reboot bring.
- The nvVdia-Settings you start with "$ Nvidia-settings".
nVidia driver in Linux-Fedora
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