Linux Mint 20 NVIDIA Driver

Config:

  • System:
    • Kernel: 5.4.0-52-generic x86_64
    • Desktop: Cinnamon 4.6.7
    • Distro: Linux Mint 20 Ulyana
    • Base: Ubuntu 20.04 focal
  • Graphics:
    • Device: NVIDIA GM204 [GeForce GTX 970]
    • Driver: nvidia v: 450.80.02

Steps:

sudo apt-get purge *nvidia*
sudo apt-get autoremove
reboot

Download nvidia driver

echo 'blacklist nouveau' | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/disable-nouveau.conf
sudo update-initramfs -u
reboot

CTRL + ALT + F1

sudo service lightdm stop

Run nvidia installer

question answer
alternate method continue
DKMS yes
32bit yes
? yes
nvidia-xconfig no
sudo service lightdm start
  • Run NVIDIA X Server Settings (nvidia-settings)
  • Go to X Server Display Configuration
  • Click Save to X Configuration File

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