Find video driver support for Nividia on Ubuntu by checking official repositories and system settings.
Find video driver support for Nividia on Ubuntu by checking official repositories and system settings.
I began with POP OS and installed the pre-made NIVIDIA drivers. Everything functioned well for video, but after some problems I switched to Ubuntu, which I used occasionally a while back. The remaining issues are now manageable, though the video drivers still don’t work. When trying to run games or 3D content, it displays a message that the video card isn’t supported. I recall they worked before in Pop OS. Here’s a link: https://ipfs.io/ipns/QmYTEwv2GjQhtdN9bDf...X8cEe9hHF/. The guide doesn’t contain any clear guidance for me. One section even lists graphics cards, including my models G-force GTX 760 and 670. On both systems, the newest drivers seem to cause lag or freezing. I’m unsure if a new driver or additional steps are required. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
You're completely unaware of what else is happening in OP's life that might have stopped them from reaching out. Their profile shows they haven't logged in since Saturday night. The goal here is to offer support, not to seek praise or attention. Your approach is just as frustrating as the people who post seeking help but react with panic when answers aren't quick enough. If this is your style, it's unlikely anyone will notice if you stop trying to assist.
System encountered errors while trying to resolve issues, requiring a reinstall. Preparing for upcoming trips and personal matters caused delays, but I expect it will be available again next week. Thank you for your support. I'm managing multiple responsibilities at work and address this task as needed.
This process has become quite repetitive across both setups. After installing Ubuntu, updates happen and the next boot only shows the video card on port 1 displaying an image. Moving the second monitor to port 1 resolves the issue, but other ports stop working. Using a flash drive to install the second monitor seems to work in some cases. It’s frustrating unless you consider purchasing a different NVIDIA card.
Consider checking your 'Additional Drivers' options as shown. This feature identifies your graphics card and lets you pick from various driver choices. It’s best to opt for the newest proprietary version rather than the standard open-source one, which is usually selected by default. Remember to restart your system after making the change.
I reinstalled Ubuntu on both machines. On mine it started Steam and played War Thunder once. Then during settings it froze. I closed the game, and Steam performed a revamp. After about 20 minutes I quit. On my wife's system the same driver worked, but she got only one monitor again. My thought is we have some hardware problems. Either way we’re finished. We reinstalled six times on three different drives and three different cards. We’re done. We’re switching back to Pop OS, which at least supports the cards and could fix the network issue another way. Thanks for the help, Valent.