Step-by-Step CUDA Installation for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide on how to install CUDA for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The guide will cover key concepts and provide detailed instructions to ensure a successful installation.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card
Installing NVIDIA Drivers
Before installing CUDA, we need to install the appropriate NVIDIA drivers for our graphics card. To do this, open a terminal and enter the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa
sudo apt update
sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall
Once the installation is complete, restart your system.
Installing CUDA
Now that we have installed the NVIDIA drivers, we can proceed to install CUDA. To do this, follow these steps:
- Download the CUDA installer from the NVIDIA website.
- Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you downloaded the installer.
- Make the installer executable by running the following command:
- Run the installer by executing the following command:
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
chmod +x cuda_installer.run
sudo ./cuda_installer.run
Verifying the Installation
To verify that the installation was successful, open a terminal and enter the following commands:
nvcc --version
nvidia-smi
The first command should display the version of the NVIDIA CUDA Compiler (NVCC), while the second command should display information about your graphics card and the installed NVIDIA drivers.
In this article, we have provided a step-by-step guide on how to install CUDA for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. We have covered key concepts, such as installing NVIDIA drivers and verifying the installation. By following the instructions provided in this guide, you should be able to successfully install CUDA on your system.