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Driver Issues

FAQs

Most of the suggestions below are tailored to my particular hardware. Here are my specs:

System Information

  • Machine Name: amb-Dell-G16-7630
  • Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04
  • Kernel Version: 6.5.0-41-lowlatency

Hardware Configuration

  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 4070
  • NVIDIA Driver Version: 535.186.xx
  • CUDA Version: 12.2

Setup Guide

1. What is the best NVIDIA driver to use?

Currently, the best driver that works for me with Isaac Sim is 535.186.1.

2. What OS and version to use?

I recommend using Ubuntu 22.04, as it integrates well with ROS2. If you're able to set up Pop!_OS, it's also a great choice.

3. Which kernel to select?

Opt for kernel 6.5.0-41 instead of the latest 6.8.x.x versions. The NVIDIA drivers are not well-tested with newer kernels, which can lead to system crashes.

4. How to install the driver without any errors or breaking the machine?

Purging NVIDIA Drivers

Before installing the new driver, it’s crucial to remove existing NVIDIA and CUDA installations:

# Uninstall everything related to NVIDIA & CUDA
sudo apt-get remove --purge '^nvidia-.*'
sudo apt-get remove --purge '^libnvidia-.*'
sudo apt-get remove --purge '^cuda-.*'
reboot

Installing the Driver

After purging, install the preferred version of the driver:

# Update your package lists and install the NVIDIA driver
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
# change to the version you like, now its 570 for mine
sudo apt install nvidia-driver-535 nvidia-dkms-535

5. My kernel is 6.8.xx, how to downgrade?

If you're running an unsupported kernel version, you can downgrade as follows:

Find All Installed Kernels

apt-cache showpkg linux-image

Choose and Install the Desired Version

Replace with the specific version you wish to install:

sudo apt-get install linux-image-<version> linux-headers-<version>
sudo update-grub
sudo reboot
# Reconfigure driver for your kernel
dpkg-reconfigure nvidia-dkms-xxx

Current Update of working System Information

  • Machine Name: amb-Dell-G16-7630
  • Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04.5
  • Kernel Version: 6.5.0-41-lowlatency

Hardware Configuration

  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 4070
  • NVIDIA Driver Version: 570.169.xx
  • CUDA Version: 12.8