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== Updating NVIDIA Drivers ==
 
== 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the NVIDIA drivers will need to be updated to the latest version as the drivers shipped with the computers are usually outdated.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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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the NVIDIA drivers will need to be updated to the latest version as the drivers shipped with the computers are usually outdated.  
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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[[File: GPU_Setup_003.png|400px]]<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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<li>Enter your GPU details, and click Search: <br>
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[[File: GPU Setup 004.PNG|500px]]<br>
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<li>Download Updated Driver and run Executable:<br>
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[[File: GPU Setup 005.PNG|400px]]<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: 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.''
 

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.