Problems with new generation nVidia cards

zebedeeboss

Is anyone else having issues running the live USB with the new generation of nVidia cards. I have the 2080Ti and it simply will not display the live desktop ? using nomodeset does not help either ? I was hoping to check would it install on my new PC.

zebedeeboss

OK - so working with Justin in the BDLL Telegram Group - we have this workaround to get to the live desktop

get to a tty screen, login as live and then `sudo eopkg install nvidia-glx-driver-current'

once that has completed type `sudo systemctl restart gdm'

this will take you to the desktop where you can then install as normal.

You may very well have to drop to a tty again after install - upgrade and then do as above to install the Graphics drivers.

This I have not tested as following install Solus faills to show in the UEFI boot menu. but that is a WHOLE other story.

Justin

Depending on your desktop you'll need gdm if using GNOME ISO, lightdm if using Budgie or MATE, sddm if using Plasma.

Justin

@Schyken has also confirmed this working on a GTX 1660. depmod not needed it seems as it likely loads it when lightdm or alternative restarts.