Nvidia Drivers Install (Fedora)

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Key Steps:

1. Ensure RPM Fusion is Installed:

   You must have the RPM Fusion “free” and especially the “nonfree” repositories enabled.

2. Install the NVIDIA Drivers:

   The core packages you’ll need are akmod-nvidia and xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-cuda (the cuda package is optional, but very useful). Open your terminal and run:

   sudo dnf install akmod-nvidia xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-cuda

   akmod-nvidia is very important, as it will automatically rebuild the nvidia kernel module whenever your kernel is updated.

3. Update Your System Regularly:

   The best way to keep your NVIDIA drivers up-to-date is to keep your entire Fedora system updated. Use the following command:

   sudo dnf update

   This command will update all installed packages, including the NVIDIA drivers if a newer version is available in the RPM Fusion repositories.

4. Understanding akmod-nvidia:

   The akmod-nvidia package is crucial. It uses DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support) to automatically rebuild the NVIDIA kernel module whenever you update your kernel. This prevents your NVIDIA drivers from breaking after kernel updates.

5. Reboot:

   After installing or updating the NVIDIA drivers, it’s generally recommended to reboot your system for the changes to take effect:

   sudo reboot

Important Notes:

• Secure Boot:

  If you have Secure Boot enabled in your system’s BIOS, you might encounter issues with the NVIDIA drivers. You may need to sign the kernel modules. This is a more advanced topic, and you can find detailed instructions on the RPM Fusion website.

• Troubleshooting:

  If you encounter any issues, the RPM Fusion website and Fedora forums are excellent resources for troubleshooting. Also, ensure that your system is fully updated before attempting to install or update the Nvidia drivers.

• Nvidia official site:

  It is possible to install the drivers directly from Nvidia’s website, however this is generally not recommended for most users. Using the RPM Fusion method will generally provide a much smoother experience.

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