Install GTX 460 on Linux using appropriate drivers and software.
Install GTX 460 on Linux using appropriate drivers and software.
During installation the system reported an error with nvidia-dkms-390. After attempting a driver update via sudo apt upgrade, communication failures occurred between NVIDIA-SMI and the driver. The process ended with exit code 10 indicating no drivers were found.
The installation steps weren't followed properly. It's better to redo the NVIDIA driver setup. Some instructions suggest forcing the install, which isn't effective for NVIDIA.
Setup can be challenging on the initial attempt. I reviewed multiple tutorials from both the official Debian and Arch websites. My approach was to generate the xorg.conf file automatically from tty2, verify compatibility with the standard noveau driver, then test in the graphical interface if needed—adjusting back to tty2 for custom tweaks when necessary. After that, I disabled the generic noveau driver via a config file, used nvidia-detect to locate the driver, modified xorg.conf for nvidia cards, installed the driver, CUDA, and related packages through APT, refreshed the system image and grub, and finally rebooted. Edited June 10, 2022 by FUIT1985 Nvidia with Debian
I don’t understand Pop!_OS or whether this guide applies to it. From the TTY you shouldn’t halt the X-server. First, log in and verify your video PCI card’s BusID... $ lspci | grep -i vga 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation GP106 [GeForce GTX 1060 6GB] (rev a1) Next, using the new driver, make a basic x.org file, move it to the right spot, restart and test the graphical interface with heuristics; if issues persist, log back in and adjust the file via nano. Then, reload the system by removing any existing NVIDIA setup and reinstalling... $ sudo apt-get remove nvidia* && sudo apt-get autoremove && sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install dkms build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r) Example: $ cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf Section "Device" Identifier "Screen0" Driver "nouveau" BusID "PCI:1:0:0" EndSection Save with nano using Ctrl+O then Ctrl+X. After that, log back in, clear any NVIDIA-related files, and update the system... $ sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf save and exit via Ctrl+O then X. Then restart, removing old NVIDIA entries and reinstalling... If needed, create a blacklist for the new driver with nano: $ sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-nouveau.conf Add lines like blacklist nvidia blacklist lbm-nouveau options nouveau modeset=0 alias nouveau off alias lbm-nouveau off. Ensure kernel options are set and check the driver status with nvidia-detect. For 32-bit support, install lib32z1, curses, etc. Finally, verify everything works with nvidia-smi.**
Thank you for putting in so much effort—I’ll definitely give it another try.
I haven’t had a chance to test your solution yet, but I tried it again in a live setup with a 1920x1080 display. Both Linux and UEFI BIOS worked at the same resolution, though there were black bars around the screen. When switching to Windows, it returned to native resolution. A friend suggested it might be related to the DVI cable you’re using—just wanted your thoughts before purchasing a new one.