Hello,
I’m encountering an issue where my NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 is not being detected on my ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507NU laptop running Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS. Despite multiple attempts to install the appropriate drivers, the system fails to recognize the GPU, and tools like nvidia-smi report that no NVIDIA devices are found.
System Specifications:
Laptop Model: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507NU
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Operating System: Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS
Kernel Version: 6.11.0-24-generic
Desktop Environment: GNOME
Secure Boot: Disabled in BIOS
Steps Taken:
Driver Installation Attempts:
Installed nvidia-driver-570 and nvidia-driver-550 using terminal methods.
Tried both proprietary and open kernel module versions.
Attempted manual installation using the .run file from NVIDIA's website.
System Configuration:
Purged all NVIDIA drivers and reinstalled them.
Installed necessary kernel headers.
Configured nvidia-prime for hybrid graphics.
Verified that Secure Boot is disabled in BIOS.
Diagnostic Outputs:
lspci | grep -i nvidia returns no output.
nvidia-smi reports:
NVIDIA-SMI has failed because it couldn’t communicate with the NVIDIA driver. Make sure that the latest NVIDIA driver is installed and running.
lsmod | grep nvidia shows only nvidia_wmi_ec_backlight and video modules.
modinfo nvidia returns:
modinfo: ERROR: Module nvidia not found.
Additional Information:
The laptop functions normally with the integrated AMD Radeon 680M GPU.
No relevant options are available in the BIOS related to GPU configuration.
No errors are present in the system logs pertaining to NVIDIA.
Request:
I’m seeking guidance on the following:
Methods to force the system to detect the NVIDIA GPU.
Steps to ensure the NVIDIA driver is properly installed and loaded.
Any known compatibility issues between the RTX 4050 and Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS.
Thank you for your assistance.