{"id":46451,"date":"2024-05-03T02:45:39","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T02:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/?p=46451"},"modified":"2024-05-03T02:45:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T02:45:39","slug":"install-nvidia-ubuntu-2404","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/index.php\/2024\/05\/install-nvidia-ubuntu-2404\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install & Use NVIDIA Driver in Ubuntu 24.04 | 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is a step by step beginner’s guide shows how to install NVIDIA proprietary driver in Ubuntu. And, how to switch between Intel\/AMD and NVIDIA GPU, run specific app\/game with NVIDIA while leaving others rendered by integrated graphics card.<\/p>\n

While installing Ubuntu, the wizard provides an option to install the NVIDIA proprietary driver alongside. If you didn’t enable that option, then here’s how to manually install it afterward.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Enable Restricted Repository<\/h3>\n

The NVIDIA proprietary driver is a non-free software that is available in the restricted<\/code> system repository.<\/p>\n

That repository is usually enabled by default. Just in case, you can launch Software & Updates<\/b> and verify by checking “Proprietary drivers for devices (restricted)<\/i>” option.<\/p>\n

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Make sure ‘restricted’ repository enabled<\/p><\/div>\n

After that, it’s also important<\/b> to install all available updates! Which can be done either by using Software Updater<\/b><\/p>\n

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or press Ctrl+Alt+T<\/code> to open terminal and run the command below instead:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y<\/pre>\n
When done, restart your computer to apply updates if prompted!<\/p>\n
Step 2: Install NVIDIA Driver<\/h3>\n
Now, search for and launch Additional Drivers<\/b> utility. It will list available drivers for your device. Choose desire one (in my case, I selected nvidia-driver-535), then click “Apply Changes”.<\/p>\n
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There’ll be a little process bar in bottom of the app window. When done installing the driver, it prompts that “You need to restart the computer to complete the driver changes”. Just click on “Restart” button to apply.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Switch Between NVIDIA and integrated GPU<\/h3>\n
For laptop users with hybrid graphics (Intel + NVIDIA in my case), just search for and launch NVIDIA Settings<\/b> utility.<\/p>\n
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When it opens, you can navigate to PRIME Profiles<\/b> tab, for switching between following GPU modes:<\/p>\n