In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process of getting Nvidia graphics to work with Kernel 5.10 on Ubuntu 20.10. We’ll cover everything from downloading the latest kernel version to installing the Nvidia drivers. By the end of this guide, you should be able to successfully set up your Nvidia graphics card on Ubuntu 20.10.
To get Nvidia graphics to work with Kernel 5.10 on Ubuntu 20.10, you need to download and install the latest kernel version, and then install the Nvidia drivers. You may encounter errors during the installation process, in which case you can manually install the Nvidia drivers after removing any existing ones. Reboot your system after the installation for the changes to take effect.
Downloading and Installing Kernel 5.10
The first step is to download the latest kernel version 5.10. You can do this by visiting the Ubuntu kernel PPA here.
Once you’ve downloaded the kernel, header, and image packages, you can install them using the following command:
sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-5.10.0-*.deb linux-image-5.10.0-*.debIn this command, sudo allows you to run the command as an administrator, dpkg -i is used to install the packages, and the *.deb is a wildcard that matches all files ending with .deb.
Installing Nvidia Drivers
After installing the kernel, the next step is to install the Nvidia drivers. You can do this by using the following command:
sudo apt install nvidia-driver-455In this command, sudo apt install is used to install packages, and nvidia-driver-455 is the package name for the Nvidia driver version 455.45.01.
Troubleshooting Installation Errors
If you encounter an error during the installation process, such as “kernel package is not supported,” you may need to manually install the Nvidia drivers.
You can download the appropriate driver version for your graphics card from the Nvidia website here.
Before installing the Nvidia driver manually, you should remove any existing Nvidia drivers. You can do this by using the following command:
sudo apt remove --purge nvidia-*In this command, sudo apt remove --purge is used to remove packages and their configuration files, and nvidia-* is a wildcard that matches all packages starting with nvidia.
Once the Nvidia driver is downloaded, you can make it executable and run it with root privileges using the following commands:
chmod +x NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-<version>.run
sudo ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-<version>.runIn these commands, chmod +x is used to make the file executable, and sudo ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-<version>.run is used to run the executable file with root privileges. Replace <version> with the version number of the Nvidia driver that you downloaded.
Rebooting the System
After the installation, you should reboot your system for the changes to take effect. You can do this by using the following command:
sudo rebootIn this command, sudo reboot is used to reboot the system with root privileges.
Conclusion
We hope this guide has been helpful in getting your Nvidia graphics to work with Kernel 5.10 on Ubuntu 20.10. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment or reach out to us. We’re always here to help!
This guide is specifically written for Ubuntu 20.10 with Kernel 5.10. While the general steps may be similar for other versions or distributions, it is recommended to consult the documentation or community forums for specific instructions tailored to your system.
You can check the currently installed kernel version by opening a terminal and running the command uname -r. This will display the kernel version in use on your system.
Yes, you can use a different version of the Nvidia driver. However, it is recommended to use a driver version that is compatible with the installed kernel. You can check the compatibility of Nvidia driver versions with different kernels on the Nvidia website or consult the documentation for your specific kernel version.
To remove a manually installed Nvidia driver, you can run the command sudo ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-<version>.run --uninstall. Replace <version> with the version number of the Nvidia driver that you installed. This will uninstall the driver and revert to the previous driver installation.
