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This page introduces how to check whether your NVIDIA GPU card is a CUDA enabled, and whether the latest NVIDIA drivers are installed.
 
== CUDA Compatible Graphics ==
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== Updating NVIDIA Drivers ==
It is likely that the NVIDIA drivers will need to be updated to the latest version as the drivers shipped with the computers are usually outdated. To update, open the NVIDA Control Panel (by right clicking
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on the desktop and selecting NVIDIA Control Panel or NVIDIA Display). Once the control panel has loaded, select Help >> Updates from the menu items. If new drivers are available, please download and install these by following the prompts. <br>
<li>Access the NVIDIA Driver Downloads (by following this link: <u>https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx</u>). <br>
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<li>Enter your GPU details, and click Search: <br>
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<li>Download Updated Driver and run Executable:<br>
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''NOTE: Even if not prompted by the system, a restart is recommended to ensure the new drivers are correctly detected prior to running any simulations.''
''NOTE: In case the driver cannot be update using the above method, please visit <u>http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx</u> to download the latest driver.''