Installing the right Nvidia Driver for Full Stack VTD

To install NVIDIA GPU drivers for the VTD image generator component, follow these steps:

1. Check if NVIDIA drivers are installed: Use the command nvidia-smi to check the driver version and GPU details. Alternatively, use nvidia-settings to view the NVIDIA X server, which includes information about available GPUs and prime profiles.

2. Purge existing drivers (if needed): If drivers are already installed or corrupted, remove them using sudo apt-get remove --purge nvidia-*. Verify removal with nvidia-smi and nvidia-settings (both should show no output).

3. Update and upgrade the system: Run sudo apt update and sudo apt upgrade to ensure the system is up to date.

4. Search for available drivers: Use apt search nvidia-driver to list available NVIDIA drivers for your system.

5. Install the desired driver: Install a specific driver version, e.g., version 520, using sudo apt install nvidia-driver-520. Avoid the open kernel version (e.g., nvidia-driver-520-open) as it may cause issues with VTD.

6. Reboot the system: Restart your computer to apply the changes.

7. Why avoid the open kernel version? The open kernel version of NVIDIA drivers can cause compatibility issues with VTD, particularly with the image generator component, leading to potential errors or suboptimal performance.

For a detailed demonstration, do check out the video