
This means that these drivers do not support the current Xorg version. If you have an older card, Nvidia no longer actively supports drivers for your card. Once the driver has been installed, continue to #Xorg configuration or #Wayland. The nvidia package contains a file which blacklists the nouveau module, so rebooting is necessary.
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For 32-bit application support, also install the corresponding lib32 nvidia package from the multilib repository (e.g.
For even older cards (released in 2010 or earlier), have a look at #Unsupported drivers.Ĥ. Note: When installing dkms, read Dynamic Kernel Module Support#Installation For GeForce 400/500/600 series cards from around 2010-2011, install the nvidia-390xx-dkms AUR package. For the Kepler (NVE0) series (including GeForce 630-920) from around 2013-2014, install the nvidia-470xx-dkms AUR package. If these packages do not work, nvidia-beta AUR may have a newer driver version that offers support. For the Maxwell (NV110) series and newer, including: GeForce 930~, 10-20, Quadro/Tesla/Tegra cards and newer (for a detailed list, see Official Readme), install the nvidia package (for use with the linux kernel) or nvidia-lts (for use with the linux-lts kernel) package. Install the appropriate driver for your card: Visiting NVIDIA's driver download site.ģ. Looking up the name in NVIDIA's legacy card list: if your card is not there you can use the latest driver. NV50, NVC0, etc.) on Nouveau wiki's code names page or.
Determine the necessary driver version for your card by: If you do not know what graphics card you have, find out by issuing:Ģ. For custom kernel setup, skip to the next subsection.ġ. These instructions are for those using the stock linux or linux-lts packages.
Installation through pacman allows upgrading the driver together with the rest of the system. Warning: Avoid installing the NVIDIA driver through the package provided from the NVIDIA website.