Re: Switching nvidia GPU cards - can multiple driver versions co-exist?

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> On 13 Feb 2023, at 14:05, Jon LaBadie <jonfu@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> After about 12 years of service my GPU card is starting
> to act up.  It seems to shut down so no video on my
> monitor, even the virtual consoles.  System is up and
> functioning as I can access it via ssh.  Sometimes this
> state is accompanied by the fan running at high speed
> though the card is not overheating.
> 
> The old card uses nvidia's 470 series of drivers while
> its replacement will use the 525 series.
> 
> Can I pre-install the 525 packages so they are present
> when I reboot after I install the new hardware?  I.e.
> can both series be installed without consequence?

Given you have ssh access i would
remove the 470 drivers.
Power down
Install new card
Boot up and install new drivers via ssh.

You should also have console access without any driver installed I would guess.

Barry

> 
> Thanks,
> jon
> 
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