This repository contains scripts and instructions for setting up NVIDIA CUDA drivers and toolkit on Ubuntu 24.04 systems.

• A computer with an NVIDIA GPU
• Ubuntu 24.04 installed
• Administrative (sudo) privileges
• Internet connection

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/phreck/cuda_ubuntu_setup.git
   cd cuda_ubuntu_setup

2. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x cuda_setup.sh

3. Run the installation script:

   ./cuda_setup.sh

4. Follow the on-screen prompts. The script will:

   • Update your system
   • Download and install NVIDIA CUDA repository keyring
   • Install CUDA Toolkit 12.8
   • Install CUDA drivers
   • Offer to reboot your system (recommended)

If you prefer to install manually, run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
wget https://developer.download.nvidia.com/compute/cuda/repos/ubuntu2404/x86_64/cuda-keyring_1.1-1_all.deb
sudo dpkg -i cuda-keyring_1.1-1_all.deb
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get -y install cuda-toolkit-12-8
sudo apt-get -y install cuda-drivers
sudo apt-get -y install cuda

After installation and system reboot, verify that CUDA is correctly installed:

# Check NVIDIA driver installation
nvidia-smi

# Check CUDA version
nvcc --version

If you encounter issues with the NVIDIA driver, you may need to blacklist the Nouveau drivers:

1. Create a file /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-nouveau.conf with the following content:

   blacklist nouveau
   options nouveau modeset=0
   

2. Update initramfs and reboot:

   sudo update-initramfs -u
   sudo reboot

If you encounter installation errors, check:

• Your GPU model is supported by CUDA 12.8
• Your internet connection is stable
• You have sufficient disk space available

• Official NVIDIA CUDA Documentation
• NVIDIA CUDA Download Page

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Last updated: April 7, 2025