nvidia-inst

Version: 25.10-1
Script to install/uninstall nvidia driver packages in EndeavourOS

Usage

nvidia-inst - help installing drivers for Nvidia GPU

Usage: nvidia-inst [options]

Options:
  -h, --help              This help.
  -b, --bumblebee         Install bumblebee and Nvidia drivers for optimus cards (only very old cards).
  -f, --force             Force driver installation even if a nvidia card is not detected.
  -n, --nouveau           Use kernel's nouveau driver instead of Nvidia's proprietary driver.
  -o, --open              Install the open source versions of Nvidia drivers (recommended for 'Turing' and later).
  -c, --closed            Install the closed source versions of Nvidia drivers (recommended for 'Maxwell'...'Volta').
  -p, --prime             Install also prime render offload.
  -q, --quiet             Suppress log messages.
  -t, --test              Test mode. Nothing in your system will be modified.
  -v, --version           Show version of this software.
  --32                    Install also support for 32-bit apps. [multilib] in /etc/pacman.conf must be enabled.
  --switcheroo            Install switcheroo-control and enable its service. Use this option separately.
  --conf                  Create also file /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/20-nvidia.conf (might be needed on some older systems).
  --no-dkms               Install only non-dkms packages (e.g. 'nvidia' instead of 'nvidia-dkms').
  --show-gpu-info         Show information about your GPU. Use this option separately.
  --drivers               Show supported NVIDIA driver series number for your card.
  --listseries            List Nvidia driver versions supported by nvidia-inst.
  --ignore                Ignore all errors (useful for testing only).
  --series=X              (Advanced) Use the given Nvidia driver version X (for testing).
  --listopts              List options supported by nvidia-inst.

Notes:
  1. By default, nvidia-inst detects the Nvidia GPU family and selects automatically between
     Nvidia's open or closed source driver(s).
     This can be prevented by using options --open or --closed.
     Note that NVIDIA no longer actively support older than Maxwell GPUs. Thus using the nouveau driver
     with them might be easier.
     See also: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/NVIDIA#Installation

  2. By default, dkms packages are favored and will be selected for install if none of the options
       --bumblebee
       --no-dkms
       --nouveau
       --open
     is used.

  3. If you have hybrid graphics, then you may need a tool that can switch GPUs.
     There are several popular tools in the AUR, e.g.
       - envycontrol
       - optimus-manager
       - supergfxctl
     just to mention a few.
     See also:
       - https://discovery.endeavouros.com/?s=nvidia
       - https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/NVIDIA_Optimus

  4. Older Nvidia GPUs may be supported only by a legacy driver found in the AUR.
     Use command 'nvidia-inst --drivers' to see which driver version supports your GPU.