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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.
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== What to do if GPU utilisation = 0% when running TUFLOW HPC (when using the GPU Module) ==
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== Updating NVIDIA Drivers ==
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Windows 10 includes a Quick Edit mode option in the DOS window that can artificially pause TUFLOW simulations. The Quick edit mode is initiated if the curser clicks somewhere on the DOS window while a TUFLOW simulation is running. Quick Edit mode can be deactivated to avoid this issue.
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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the NVIDIA drivers will need to be updated to the latest version as the drivers shipped with the computers are usually outdated.  
 
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<li> Right click the DOS window header. Select Properties. <br>
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<li>Access the NVIDIA Driver Downloads (by following this link: <u>https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx</u>). <br>
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[[File: Nvidia-smi_005.png|700px]]<br>
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<li>Enter your GPU details, and click Search: <br>
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<li> Uncheck Quick Edit Mode. This will turn it off for the current session. <br>
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<li>Download Updated Driver and run Executable:<br>
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<li> Update the default DOS window properties so this becomes the default mode. Right click the DOS window header. Select Defaults. <br>
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<li> Uncheck Quick Edit Mode, just like in the "Properties" dialog box . This will turn Quick Edit Mode off for all future sessions. <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.''

Latest revision as of 13:21, 30 August 2021

This page introduces how to check whether your NVIDIA GPU card is CUDA enabled, and whether the latest NVIDIA drivers are installed.

CUDA Compatible Graphics

TUFLOW GPU requires an NVIDIA CUDA enabled GPU. To check if your computer has an NVIDA GPU and if it is CUDA enabled:

  1. Right click on the Windows desktop.
    GPU Setup 001.png
  2. If you see “NVIDIA Control Panel” or “NVIDIA Display” in the pop up dialogue, the computer has an NVIDIA GPU.
  3. Click on “NVIDIA Control Panel” or “NVIDIA Display” in the pop up dialogue.
  4. The GPU model should be displayed in the graphics card information.
    GPU Setup 002.png
  5. Check to see if the graphics card is listed on the following website: https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-gpus

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.

  1. Access the NVIDIA Driver Downloads (by following this link: https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx).
  2. Enter your GPU details, and click Search:
    GPU Setup 004.PNG
  3. Download Updated Driver and run Executable:
    GPU Setup 005.PNG

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.

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