I can not install NVIDIA driver in my laptop

Graphics / Linux Linux
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Hello, I try to use RTX 3060 in laptop after installing driver using ‘Software & Update’ application in Ubuntu 20.04.

I can check my GPU model.

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However, ‘nvidia-smi’ command gives ‘NVIDIA-SMI has failed because it couldn’t communicate with the NVIDIA driver. Make sure that the latest NVIDIA driver is installed and running.’ message.

I reinstalled Ubuntu, NVIDIA driver several times. Nevertheless, issue is still existed.

There are several things I check about that problem.

1. Additional Drivers session shows ‘Unknown’ for GPU name

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2. Can not change from internal graphic card to external

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3. Nvidia x server settings only shows prime profiles
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Attached is result of running ‘nvidia-bug-report.sh’
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I am looking forward to some advice.

Thank you

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Please set kernel parameter
pci=realloc

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Thank you very much.

I added ‘pci=realloc’ to /etc/default/grub file. Finally, ‘nvidia-smi’ command is working.

You are awesome :-)