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Signed-off-by: DougTW <doug.martin@intel.com>
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@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ require a manual installation.
Software installed outside of :ref:`swupd <swupd-about>` is not updated
with |CL| updates and must be updated and maintained manually.
For example, the file :file:`/usr/lib/libGL.so` conflicts between the one
provided by the mesa package in |CL| and the one NVIDIA provides. If a |CL|
For example, the file :file:`/usr/lib/libGL.so` conflicts with the file
provided by the mesa package in |CL| and the file NVIDIA provides. If a |CL|
update overwrites these files, a reinstallation of the NVIDIA driver might
be required.
@@ -58,14 +58,14 @@ Install the appropriate DKMS bundle using the instructions below:
:end-before: kernel-modules-dkms-install-end:
Download and install the NVIDIA Drivers
Download and install the NVIDIA drivers
***************************************
Download the NVIDIA Drivers for Linux
Download the NVIDIA drivers for Linux
=====================================
#. Identify the model of NVIDIA GPU that is installed.
#. Identify the NVIDIA GPU model that is installed.
.. code-block:: bash
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ Download the NVIDIA Drivers for Linux
#. Go to the `NVIDIA Driver Downloads website`_ . Search for and download the
appropriate driver based on the model of NVIDIA GPU you have with *Linux
appropriate driver based on the NVIDIA GPU model you have with *Linux
64-bit* selected as the Operating System .
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ Download the NVIDIA Drivers for Linux
chmod +x :file:`NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-<VERSION>.run`
Disable the nouveau Driver
Disable the nouveau driver
==========================
The proprietary NVIDIA driver is incompatible with the nouveau driver and
@@ -114,10 +114,10 @@ must be disabled before installation can continue.
Configure Alternative Software Paths
Configure alternative software paths
====================================
The NVIDIA installer will be directed to install files under
The NVIDIA installer is directed to install files under
:file:`/opt/nvidia` as much as possible to keep its contents isolated from the
rest of the |CL| system files under :file:`/usr`. The dynamic linker and X
server must be configured to use the content under
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ server must be configured to use the content under
EOF
Install the NVIDIA Drivers
Install the NVIDIA drivers
==========================
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ Install the NVIDIA Drivers
:command:`CTRL + ALT + F2` or remotely login over SSH.
#. Navigate into the directory where the NVIDIA installer was downloaded.
#. Navigate to the directory where the NVIDIA installer was downloaded.
.. code-block:: bash
@@ -217,14 +217,14 @@ Install the NVIDIA Drivers
.. note::
The NVIDIA software places some files under the :file:`/usr` subdirectory
which are not managed by |CL| and conflict with the |CL| stateless design.
that are not managed by |CL| and conflict with the |CL| stateless design.
Although a limited version of :command:`swupd repair` is run above,
other uses of the :command:`swupd repair` command should be avoided
with the proprietary NVIDIA drivers installed.
Updating the NVIDIA Drivers
Updating the NVIDIA drivers
***************************
The proprietary NVIDIA drivers are installed manually outside of :ref:`swupd
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ not in use.
#. Reboot the system and log back in.
#. Trigger a flatpak update which will download the runtime corresponding
#. Trigger a flatpak update that will download the runtime corresponding
with the new NVIDIA drivers for the flatpak apps that require it.
.. code-block:: bash
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ not in use.
flatpak update
Uninstalling the NVIDIA Drivers
Uninstalling the NVIDIA drivers
*******************************
The NVIDIA drivers and associated software can be uninstalled and nouveau
@@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ driver restored with the instructions in this section.
#. Follow the prompts on the screen and reboot the system.
Debugging Installation of NVIDIA Drivers
Debugging installation of NVIDIA drivers
****************************************
* The NVIDIA driver places installer and uninstaller logs under