How to Install NVIDIA Driver in Ubuntu 24.04
In this tutorial, we will show you the step by step guide to install and use Nvidia driver on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This tutorial is also applicable for the other version of Ubuntu. This is a step by step beginner’s guide.
How to Install NVIDIA Driver in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
At first, We need to enable restricted repository
How To Enable Restricted Repository In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Because of being a non free software, The NVIDIA proprietary driver is available in the restricted system repository. That repository is usually enabled by default. Or you can check it by going to the Software & Updates and verify by checking “Proprietary drivers for devices (restricted)” option.
Now, run the following command to update your Ubuntu along with it’s packages.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Now, it’s time to install NVIDIA driver in Ubuntu.
Install NVIDIA Driver
To do this, you need to launch Additional Drivers utility. In this tool, you can find the list of available drivers for your device. Choose the desire one, then click “Apply Changes”. When done installing the driver, it prompts that “You need to restart the computer to complete the driver changes”. You need to click on “Restart” button to apply.
How To Switch Between NVIDIA and integrated GPU in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
It is common to have a atleast one integrated GPU in your systems like Intel. Intel comes up with the most of the laptops or desktops as an integrated graphic driver. So, this method will help you to switch betwwen NVIDIA and integrated GPU in Ubuntu. Search for and launch NVIDIA Settings utility. Navigate to PRIME Profiles tab, for switching between following available GPU modes:
- NVIDIA (Performance) – use NVIDIA only for the Desktop.
- NVIDIA On-Demand – use integrated GPU , and only NVIDIA when specified.
- Intel Power saving mode– This might be grayed out. If you want to choose it, then press
Ctrl+Alt+Tto open up a terminal window, and run the following command:
sudo prime-select intel
After switching GPU, you need to restart computer to apply change. If you want to know which GPU is currently in use, run the following command:
glxinfo |grep -E "OpenGL vendor|OpenGL renderer"
