Now install the nvidia-driver from the default repository. (You can also do it in Synaptic package manager, but using commands is easier and more convenient.) sudo apt install software-properties-common Since the nvidia-driver package in Debian is proprietary, we need to enable contrib and non-free component in /etc/apt/sources.list file with the following commands. On my desktop computer, there’s no driver found, because my HDMI cable is connected to the Nvidia card, but the proprietary driver isn’t installed yet.

sudo apt install lshwīy default, the open source nouveau driver is being used for Nvidia card. Installing Nvidia Driver on Debian 9 Stretch From Command Lineįirst, open up a terminal window and check which driver is being used for Nvidia card with the following command. From now on, the standard user can use sudo to manage the system. Log out and log back in for the change to take effect. Replace username with your actual username. If you want to add the standard user account into sudoer list, run the following command as root. If your user account isn’t in the sudoer list, you can use the following command to switch to root user, assuming you know the root password. Some commands in this tutorial are prefixed with sudo.

If secure boot is enabled, your system could become unbootable. The Nvidia module will be added into Linux kernel after you follow this tutorial, so the new kernel can not pass signature verification. Note: Before installing the proprietary driver, I recommend disabling secure boot if you are using UEFI firmware. If you are a gamer or need to work with 3D graphics, then you will benefit from the better performance of the proprietary Nvidia driver. However, this driver lacks 3D acceleration support. Debian by default uses the open source nouveau driver, which is included in the Linux kernel, for Nvidia cards. This tutorial will be showing you how to install Nvidia graphics driver on Debian 9 Stretch.

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