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== Updating NVIDIA Drivers ==
== What to do if GPU utilisation = 0% when running TUFLOW HPC (when using the GPU Module) ==
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the NVIDIA drivers will need to be updated to the latest version as the drivers shipped with the computers are usually outdated.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
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.
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>
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<li> Right click the DOS window header. Select Properties. <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.''
<li> Uncheck Quick Edit Mode. This will turn it off for the current session. <br>
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''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.''
<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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