How to Use Multiple GPUs on Aurora Linux: A Guide for New Users

Use Multiple GPUs with Aurora Linux: A Guide for New Users

This article provides a detailed guide for new users of Aurora Linux who want to use multiple GPUs, specifically NVIDIA GPUs. The guide covers key concepts related to using multiple GPUs and provides subtitles and paragraphs for clear and easy-to-understand information.

Introduction

Aurora Linux is a powerful and flexible operating system that is ideal for users who want to take advantage of multiple GPUs. With Aurora Linux, you can harness the power of multiple GPUs to improve performance and tackle demanding computing tasks. This guide will show you how to use multiple GPUs with Aurora Linux, specifically NVIDIA GPUs.

System Requirements

To use multiple GPUs with Aurora Linux, you will need the following:

• A computer with at least two NVIDIA GPUs
• A recent version of Aurora Linux installed on your computer
• The NVIDIA drivers for your GPUs installed on your system

Checking GPU Recognition

To check if your system is recognizing both of your GPUs, you can use the following command:

lspci | grep -i nvidia

This command will show you a list of all the NVIDIA GPUs detected on your system. If both of your GPUs are listed, then your system is recognizing them correctly.

Using Multiple GPUs

To use multiple GPUs with Aurora Linux, you will need to use the NVIDIA drivers and the NVIDIA Prime software. The NVIDIA Prime software allows you to switch between using the integrated graphics on your motherboard and the dedicated graphics on your GPUs. Here's how to set it up:

1. Install the NVIDIA drivers for your GPUs, if you haven't already. You can do this using the following command:

sudo apt install nvidia-driver

2. Install the NVIDIA Prime software by installing the `nvidia-prime` package:

sudo apt install nvidia-prime

3. Use the `nvidia-settings` tool to configure your GPUs. Start the tool using the following command:

nvidia-settings

This will open the NVIDIA X Server Settings window. From here, you can configure your GPUs and switch between them as needed.

Using multiple GPUs with Aurora Linux is a great way to improve performance and tackle demanding computing tasks. With the NVIDIA drivers and Prime software, you can easily switch between using the integrated graphics on your motherboard and the dedicated graphics on your GPUs. This guide has shown you how to set it up and get started.

References

• NVIDIA drivers
• NVIDIA Prime